The £200 contribution a student is expected to make towards a computer
provided through the DSAs, was passed in regulations by the Government. SLC
have no discretion to wave the contribution based on personal circumstance.
Whilst we empathise with the student's predicament, I'm afraid "arguing
strenuously with SFE" isn't going to assist in this particular case. A
computer bought prior to the Assessment of Need will not be considered as a
fulfillment of the personal contribution. We have previously clarified this
matter with BIS policy.
Technical advice could be sought from an ATSP to understand the cost and
feasibility of upgrading the machines capability. This may be more
affordable than the £200, but it's not in SLC's expertise to advise.
Kind regards
Anthony Hill
Targeted Support Services Manager
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From: Tim Symons <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask],
Date: 11/11/2015 15:01
Subject: Re: Alternatives to Dragon
Sent by: "Discussion list for disabled students and their support
staff." <[log in to unmask]>
An interesting argument.
I would suggest this also applies to any AT, for those who have bought a
very cheap laptop prior to assessment which fails the benchmark test. They
have paid their contribution.
Would colleagues agree?
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [
mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Natalya D
Sent: 11 November 2015 14:31
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Alternatives to Dragon
I would argue strenuously with SFE that if the student had a laptop which
was otherwise suitable for a non-disabled students' study needs that the
£200 contribution for a laptop which will run Dragon is unreasonable.
Get the needs assessor to do this and don't give up, keep arguing this as I
have got somewhere with this line before where the student has had a thing
but not one which was good enough for disability needs. You may need to
escalate this a few times and if necessary take it to the top but the £200
is supposed to be a contribution and if the student HAS a laptop they have
in effect paid it!
You will need to show that the original laptop isn't fast enough for
Dragon.
Good luck.
Natalya
On 11/11/2015 12:39, Helen Stocker wrote:
> Dear All
>
> I just wondered what the alternatives to Dragon would be.
>
> I have a student who already bought a laptop (they were assessed only
> a month ago) and has been told that it's not fast enough to run all of
> the software they would need.
>
> I have attached a copy of the details of their laptop and software
> requirements
>
> They'd need to pay the £200 towards the cost of a new laptop, but the
> student does not have this and neither do we. Therefore, we trying to
> work out ways around it.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Helen.
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