Yes - at Lancaster, we asked for some additional funding to cover this, as such courses are usually under 50% of a full time HEFCE recognised course, so DSA or ALF does not cover it. The university supported something like £18,000 for three students requiring BSL interpretation on short courses. A decision has not bene made yet about when or if it would be capped. Evidence IS required in the usual way. An informal assessment is made of any other support needs. As our courses are designed to be accessible, further adjustments have not yet been required. Further adjustments would be offered if needed.
Chris
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rhun Ap Harri [rha]
Sent: 12 June 2007 11:25
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Subject: DSA and Continuing Education
Has anyone raised the question anywhere about DSA and students following continuing education type courses?
Do you have any instances of high cost provision such as English/BSL Interpreting/Study Skills/Notetaking, following such courses?
If so, did the students provide evidence and a needs assessment just like students who are eligible to apply for DSA?
Any information welcomed.
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Rhun ap Harri
Swyddog Anabledd PCA/UWA Disability Officer.
Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth University of Wales.
Ystafell G7/Room G7 Cledwyn Building.
Campws Penglais Campus.
Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD.
Ffôn: / Tel:01970 628537.
Ffacs: / Fax: 01970 621759.
www.aber.ac.uk/welfare-disability
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