At 17:48 24/10/96 +0100, you wrote:
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>We are currently reviewing our arrangements in respect
>of students with dyslexia and to help with this, would
>like to know what other institutions do. Would you
>spend a few minutes answering the following;
>
>1 Do you have someone within the institute who
>assesses students with dyslexia? Yes/No
NO
>If yes who is this?
>
>2 If students are assessed externally who pays for
>this;
> the student
> the LEA
> the University
IF A STUDENT ELIGIBLE FOR THE S. LOAN/ACCESS FUND, ACCESS USUALLY PAYS.
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>3 What special arrangements do you offer;
>
>a In the classroom
> additional notes
> a notetaker
> taping lectures
> other (please specify)
>
>b Marking class work and assignments
> extra time to complete work
> allowances in the marking scheme
> note about dyslexia on assignment
> other (please specify)
NOT YET REGULATED ENOUGH TO SAY. IT SEEMS TO DEPEND ON THE
FACULTY/DEPARTMENT INVOLVED. VIA DSA I'VE ATTEMPTED TO USE NOTETAKERS,
PURCHASED RECORDERS, SCANNERS, ETC..
>
>c In examinations
> Extra time (if yes how much)
YES; DEPENDS ON ASSESSMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS
> allowances in marking scheme (if yes how is
> this calculated
> note about dyslexia on script
> other (please specify)
NOT YET REGULATED ENOUGH TO SAY. IT SEEMS TO DEPEND ON WHETHER THE RESULTS
ARE BORDERLINE OR NOT.
>
>Any other information
>
>
>Thank you for your help. If you wish to receive a
>copy of the findings please contact me.
YES, PLEASE!
>
>Angela Jones
>Student Support Office
>University of Essex
>
>e-mail [log in to unmask]
>tel 01206 872365
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