From: A Jones <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Arrangements for Students with Dyslexia
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 17:48:10 +0100 ()
Priority: NORMAL
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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 - Sometimes
the LEA
the University - Access Fund
3 What special arrangements do you offer;
a In the classroom
additional notes - We try
a notetaker - No
taping lectures - Students are permitted to do so
other (please specify)
b Marking class work and assignments
extra time to complete work - Yes
allowances in the marking scheme - Yes
note about dyslexia on assignment - Yes
other (please specify)
c In examinations
Extra time (if yes how much) - Yes, Dependent upon needs of student
allowances in marking schem (if yes how is this calculated) Yes, Advise
given to mark for conten, rather than other factors.
note about dyslexia on script - yes
other (please specify) - Some students are permitted to
wordprocess examinations.
Any other information
Steve Metcalfe
Division of Assistive Resources and Technology
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1482 440550 ext. 4029
Fax: +44 (0)1482 441411
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