off the top of my head I would say that the requirement is a living requirement and as such is not a University responsibility, but one of statutory bodies. However, it all depends on who owns the accommodation, if it is the University then it could be YOU!
We have just funded a hoist and track out of interest through our Disability Capital funding.
What I am concerned about is the disintegration of Social Services involvement in disabled students lives, if they were living in the community they would be entitled to appropriate support, why does being a student make them so different and seemingly exempt from SS support?
This is a quick response,
 
 

 

Chris Baxter
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The Nottingham Trent University
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Callaghan, Brigid S
Sent: 08 February 2005 12:42
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Subject: clarification on query

Dear colleagues, I sent a message to the list last week, but I may not have been clear regarding my query. I would like to clarify and would appreciate any response.

We have a student who needs a major adjustment to campus accommodation ( a hoist and a track). The University would pay for the cost of the building work, but in the past the track and hoist has been funded by Social Services. However, Social Services  have asked us to consider at least contributing to the cost of the hoist and track,  as they say they don't have a budget and to find the money will take them ages. We are investigating all funding avenues. We want the matter resolved ASAP for the sake of the student, but wondered what our responsibilities under the law is, as we don't have a budget either. Any thoughts, help, suggestions, solutions…………. Would be great!!

Thank you.

Brigid Callaghan

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Senior Disability Adviser
University of Essex
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Colchester
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01206 87 3260
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