On Wed, 19 Nov 1997 09:53:38 +0000 Liz Thompson
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> We have had a applications from a student who is tetraplegic. Does any one
> have any experience about the type of support and the implications of
> excepting a student like this
>
> Grateful for any help
>
> At Staffordshire we have lots of experience of supporting this type
of disability. This student will need intensive personal assistance no
doubt,possibly including external agencies like the district nursing
service, O.T.s,physio etc. The implications for the university are
numerous...accommodation,access,funding applications,coordinating the
support package to name a few. It can be done, obviously,but needs much
forward planning.
If you want to contact me in person we can talk in more detail.
Liz Lewis
Student Support Manager- Disability Services
Staffordshire University
01782 294973
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