 |
 |
Hi Adam If he has a diagnosed skeletal condition for whatever reason it could be considered a disability if someone will provide the medical evidence, remember it is the impairment not the cause which the focus of DSA is on, very medical model. The chiropractor may be able to produce sufficient evidence. Chris -----Original Message----- From: enable [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 22 April 2004 17:12 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Tall Student Hi Everyone, I was wondering whether anyone can help me with an enquiry from a student. He is 6 foot 8 inches tall, and his original request was for extra legroom during exams, which I am hoping to get. He is also undergoing chiropractic treatment for bad posture and back problems, which are exacerbated, particularly in exams. Does anyone have any experience of support provided by LEAs for equipment or arrangements for people who are particularly tall and developing injuries associated with it? Also, is there a height at which being tall becomes a disability in itself? Thanks for any help, Adam ------ Adam Taussik Disability Officer University of Southampton