 |
 |
you might also refer her to the DDA Code of Practice on the implications of non-disclosure. Support can be put in place but there is no "right" to a PC. John M -----Original Message----- From: Linda Shepherd [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 02 February 2004 16:31 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: DSA for seconded students We have a number of Nursing students who are seconded by their employers during their full-time Diploma in Higher Education course. One of them has been assessed as having dyslexia and the Educational Psychologist has recommended a range of support, including IT equipment. For the majority of students, such support would be funded from DSA. I have been told by the NHS Student Grants Unit that she is not eligible for DSA from the NHS because she is seconded and does not receive a bursary; they referred me to the LEA. The LEA told me that because her fees are paid by the NHS, she cannot apply to the LEA for DSA. The local NHS trust, which seconded her, doesn't think it's their responsibility. Access to Work springs to mind but the student does not want the trust to know she is dyslexic. I have offered to provide her with a computer on a loan basis, as we would do, for example, for an international student. She feels she is entitled to her own computer like other dyslexic students! This problem cannot be unique. Can you advise me please? Linda Shepherd. - DISCLAIMER: NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you should not use, disclose, distribute or copy any of the content of it or of any attachment; you are requested to notify the sender immediately of your receipt of the email and then to delete it and any attachments from your system. RNIB endeavours to ensure that emails and any attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses or other contaminants. However, it cannot accept any responsibility for any such which are transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments. Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RNIB. RNIB Registered Charity Number: 226227 Website: http://www.rnib.org.uk