> Date: Wed, 03 Dec 1997 14:46:47 +0000 (GMT)
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> Subject: Internet Charges and DSA
> From: Victoria Pettipher <[log in to unmask]>
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We have succeeded in doing this in a small number of cases for
students with physical disabilities where access to the University's
facilities is difficult (eg someone who is unable to stand and queue
for long periods to use equipment) and where access to the internet
has proved to be essential for the course.
Alison
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> Hello,
> Has anyone been able to get an LEA to pay for the cost of internet
> charges and usage from home for charges relating to coursework. One of
> our students is spending an extra £165.00 on his phone bill per quarter
> on course related internet work.
>
> I think this was discussed on dis-forum before but I can't find it in the
> archives - sorry!
>
> Victoria Pettipher
> Disabilities Officer
> University of North London
> 0171 753 3323
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Alison Courtney
South West Regional Access Centre
Room 10, Babbage Building
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Tel: 01752 232253
Fax: 01752 232279
Minicom: 01752 232285
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
List owner for Ment-assist,
a forum for those supporting students
with mental health difficulties in HE
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