> Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 16:45:00 +0000 (GMT)
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> Subject: ID cards for disabled students
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Here at Plymouth we are planning to introduce this into the library
in the near future. The proposed name of it is a privilege card and
it will entitle holders to use of special equipment, some leeway on
borrowing periods and fines, and also access to additional services.
Alison Courtney
> 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
>
> e-mail [log in to unmask]
> Fax 01604 792581
>
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
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