On Thu, 9 Oct 1997 14:23:07 GMT Gail Hine <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> We have a student studying on the Diploma In Social Work, who has
> claimed support for being profoundly deaf through the DSA. She is
> now on placement and because of her disability has had to work out of
> her immediate home area and for 4 nights a week she has had to stay
> in B&B. Her husband works and she has two disabled children, so for
> the nights she is away she has had to employ a Nanny/au pair. The
> LEA are not willing to pay anything towards the costs, stating that
> this would give her a distinct advantage over other students - has
> anyone any suggestions on how to recoup some of the costs?
>
> Thank you.
Gail: once again I would try Social Services (not the
DSS) & also try the local deaf groups they may have ideas
/ funding.
Deb Viney
Disability Co-ordinator
University of Southampton
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Tel: 01 703 595644 (Highfield, Mon Wed & Fri)
or 01 703 216200 ext. 518 (Tu & Thur, UoS New College)
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