Dear colleagues.
I am currently very interested in looking into the number of students
disclosing disabilities and impairments within HEIs. As I am sure many of
you will have experienced, over the last 3-4 years, Loughborough university
has seen a vast increase in the numbers of students seeking support.
Obviously, this increase in numbers has a profound effect on the way that
resources are allocated and strategic planning takes place.
I am particularly interested in looking at the progression of numbers over
the last 3-4 years (as a proportion of overall student population) to see
whether any statistical trends can be predicted, and whether it would be
possible to predict with any degree of accuracy a "peak" level for which a
university should plan, both in terms of resources and numbers of students
being supported.
Clearly, this could be a complicated area, with raw numbers not necessarily
being proportional to the complexity of work necessary to provide an
appropriately inclusive environment.
Should any colleagues wish to share information about numbers of students
supported, or any information they may have about predicted peak levels of
support, I would receive this most gratefully.
Also, if enough data is available, I would be happy (given time) to report
back on this information, should anyone be interested.
I look forward to hearing from you.
James Kirby
Head of Disabilities
Loughborough University
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