> Date sent: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 14:41:15 +0100 (BST)
> From: Stuart Walker <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Students on placement
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I hope we are all rested as this year looks as if it's going to be a busy one.
>
> Starter for 10. Here's my first possible problem this academic year.
>
> We have students with disabilities (esp. Dyslexia) who need to use computers
> whether they be lap tops or desk tops. However some of our students are
> required to go on placements as part of their course. Some have overseas
> placements can such a student take their lap top computer with them? Do
> airports allow lap top's etc. on their planes (I'm thinking about the
> security risk)? Has anyone encountered any problems? If so how have you
> overcome them?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> StuWalker.
>
>
>
> Stuart Walker
> Disability Office
> University of Bradford
> Tel: 01274 386007
> Minicom 01274 386006
> Email [log in to unmask]
Hi Stu
There is no problem with taking laptops onto aircraft vis a vis
security. You are only limited as to when you can use them. They
must be off during take-off and landing. Always worth while asking
the airline concerned as some of the regs vary from airline to
airline.
Have fun.
Alan. > > >
Alan Muller
Able Centre
Middlesex University
Queensway, Enfield EN3 4SF
TEL: 0181 362 5366
EMAIL: [log in to unmask]
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