A member of out Equal Opportunities Working Group has suggested that it may be
useful if the College could offer some sort of card for disabled students and
those with unseen conditions that may, on occasion need special consideration.
This could save the potential embarassment of having to tell people each time.
I was sceptical about such a suggestion from a non-disabled person, until he
explained that he uses such a card in some circumstances. Obviously, anything
of this sort would be voluntary, and I would not expect a high up-take.
I am aware that a number of disability organisations offer such cards - the
one I am familiar with is the Sympathetic Hearing Scheme card which
uses a recognised symbol and gives advice on communication strategies.
Do any dis-forum members have any experience of offering this sort of card
within HEI's? If so, I would appreciate comments on its reception and any
design features which might be helpful.
Many thanks.
Clare Davies
Senior Student guidance officer
Nene College of Higher Education
Boughton Green Road
Northampton, NN2 7AL
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Fax 01604 792581
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