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or they've completed their courses and Access to Work is available? John Rous Milligan -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Seale J.K. Sent: 17 November 2006 15:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Selling-on of equipment In defence of the students, if they are indeed selling equipment acquired using DSA, perhaps they are just offloading equipment that was mis-prescribed for them as part of an assessment (i.e did not really meet their needs) or that they have not been adequately supported to use (i.e not enough initial training and then follow up maintenance and support)...... Jane Seale ________________________________ From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. on behalf of J.A.Kirby Sent: Fri 17/11/2006 15:31 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [DIS-FORUM] Selling-on of equipment There is guidance in the DSA that students might chose to make a gift of their equipment to the institution on departure...has this ever happened for anyone or does anyone pursue this option? James ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Webb" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 3:28 PM Subject: Re: Selling-on of equipment > My understanding of this is that a student is not to profit from the DSA. > Selling > equipment sounds fraudulant to me. > > Ian > > Quoting James Dibley <[log in to unmask]>: > >> Does anyone here have any views on students selling-on equipment >> obtained via the DSA? >> >> It was suggested to me that this happens and a very quick look at ebay >> unearthed a number of items looked like they could have been obtained >> via DSA. >> For example one DSA assessment report favourite is the 'Olympus DM20 >> with Sony Z80 microphone'. Earlier this week there were a number of >> those on offer (as a package) for 1/10th cost price - new / boxed >> "unwanted gifts". Assistive software packages like Texthelp and >> Inspiration can also be found for a few pounds. I'd guess laptops / >> desktops are worth hanging on? >> >> It does seem that students are offloading equipment for cash though. I >> was just wondering what other people thought? >> >> >> James. >> >> James Dibley BSc (Hons) MA >> Support Work Officer >> Student Services >> University of Wales, Newport >> Tel: 01633 432681 >> >> > > > -- > Ian Webb > Disability Adviser/Assessor > MNADP > The information contained in this email is intended only for the person or organization to which it is addressed. If you have received it by mistake, please disregard and notify the sender immediately. Unauthorized disclosure or use of such information may be a breach of legislation or confidentiality and may be legally privileged. Emails sent from and received by Members and employees of Norfolk County Council may be monitored. Unless this email relates to Norfolk County Council business it will be regarded by the Council as personal and will not be authorized by or sent on behalf of the Council. The sender will have sole responsibility for any legal actions or disputes that may arise.