My collegue and I are currently handling a DSA claim for a
dyslexic student who requires a multi-media PC, scanner,
and OMNI 3000. His LEA, which we do not want to name at
this moment, are being extremely difficult to talk with and
are rufusing to pay for the equipment which was recommended
in his formal assessment. His LEA say one reason is because
they, in their years of handling DSA claim, have never paid
for OMNI and will not listen to the arguement that its a
new package and is the ONLY package to meet his needs.
More interestingly, they say that they make DSA awards
according to condition and not need. She then said that
their "Dyslexia band" is only £2000 and that they never go
above this for Dyslexic students. This of course means that
the assessment (done by a dis-forum member) is being
disputed, as are Chris Singleton's recommendations which is
very concerning.
Has anyone else experienced an LEA awarding set sums of
DSA according to disability? Any suggestions would be
welcome as this student is now facing serious problems.
Many thanks
Sarah
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Sarah Jayne Davies
The Miriam Hebron Centre
The University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Hull
East Yorkshire HU6 7RX
FAX: 01482 4662055
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