Thanks John, I don't know why the snowdon trust completely slipped my
mind!! Have passed this info onto the student, so at least they can look
into this option in the meantime.
Ian
On 21/05/2014 11:49, Milligan, John wrote:
> Hi Ian
>
> We do get applications to the Snowdon Trust at times like this
>
> www.snowdontrust.org
>
> Best wishes
>
> John
>
> I'll leave the arguing about the right or wrongness for another day
> (smile)
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ian F.
> Sent: 21 May 2014 11:45
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> Subject: DSA and adapted accommodation costs
>
> Hi all
>
> I recently assessed a student starting uni in September who needs an
> adapted accessible room large enough for a powered wheelchair. The
> university charges a rate for this room that is higher than the standard
>
> shared accommodation many students might choose. SFE have refused to
> help cover the additional cost of the room (above the cost of a standard
>
> room) arguing that the uni shouldn't charge a higher rate for a student
> who needs the adaptations and larger room because of a disability.
>
> While I appreciate SFE's position and do agree that students shouldn't
> have to pay more just because they have a disability that requires
> adapted facilities/larger room, traditionally this is something DSA has
> been able to help with. I know this is something being introduced next
> year but this decision has come out of the blue and is causing real
> problems for the student.
>
> I've contacted the uni to ask them to look into whether or not there is
> a legal duty for the room cost not to be higher, so I can get back to
> SFE if there isn't a legal duty to try to argue that the funding should
> then come from DSA but am still awaiting a response.
>
> I just wondered if anyone else has had this problem this year and been
> able to resolve it? Are there other funding options such as housing
> benefit that might help at least cover the shortfall?
>
> Thanks
> Ian Francis
>
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