"I would like to hypothesise why though"
Go on. Long live Free speech!
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Faye Langston" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: multiple equalities
There does definitely seem to be more females involved within disability
support, though isnt that the case for a lot of support areas generally?
Despite the gender gap a high proportion of the posts on disforum are
from males....not sure I would like to hypothesise why though! :-)
Faye
Faye Langston
Disabilities Co-ordinator
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB
02476 888309
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Conway
Sent: 28 June 2007 13:55
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Subject: Re: multiple equalities
Yes, I noticed the gender bias when I was the only male attending the
ADSHE networking day last year!
Dr John S Conway FGS FRGS MNADP FHEA
Disability Officer / Principal Lecturer in Soil Science / Chair,
Research Committee
Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Glos GL7 6JS
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of A Velarde
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 1:45 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: multiple equalities
Hi. John. I know that this is a hot issue but in my observation, there
is a
bias but not related to race and ethnicity ( or I might have not
perceived
it) but related to gender. the majority composition of DOS/SWrs seem to
be
that female. Perhaps it is not as evident as in other professions like
say
nursing, though. Ta, Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Conway" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 1:27 PM
Subject: multiple equalities
Since we've started a discussion on the relative merits of different
"equality" issues, can I sound everyone out about the relationship
between disability and ethnicity?
A colleague read Paul Brown's motion at the UCU congress and felt that
he should have added something about "from a white perspective" -
implying that any movement towards disability equality should also
include the race equality perspective.
This set me wondering about issues of race equality within disability
provision. How many disabled students are from BME backgrounds [not
international students] - how many disability practitioners are from
BME?? Are there any perceived issues where practitioners are all
"white" and students are "BME" [or vice versa]?
John.
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of A Velarde
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:15 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Transcription of course materials for BSL users
Hi Paddy. As usual, your email is a very informative source. No bomb at
all.
My aim however is emancipatory with a passions for questioning the taken
for
granted (the unconscious truth we do not have the time to bother about
but
the one that determine our individual life history). There is a
juxtaposition of 2 equality issues, which are not mutually exclusive,
but
complementary. I guess this issue brings about a dilemma in which
disabled
people are: Is it worth being categorised in order to be subject of
welfare
state issues? or should disabled people steer clear by claiming to be a
difference, not a disability? Freedom does not come with out a cost. Or
should we wait 200 years to receive a luck warm apology for what we are
doing to other human beings?
Best regards, Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Turner, Paddy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: Transcription of course materials for BSL users
Hi Simon,
I find this a tricky one and one where there is - surprise, surprise -
some
inconsistency.
Here at Sheffield Hallam we have staff interpreters due to the
relatively
high numbers of deaf BSL users studying. The task of modifying the
language
of course materials is done by the interpreters but not costed or
recovered
through the DSA. I inherited this approach nine years ago and have not
altered it since - it hasn't therefore been refused as such by LA's, we
simply haven't asked. I worked on the assumption that since course
material
transcription, otherwise known as putting materials into accessible
formats,
was a University responsibility then so to would this activity be.
However,
as a member of CHESS (Consortium of HE Support Services with Deaf
People) I
am aware that many other HEI's do charge successfully for this work
without
demur from LA's.
I believe there are other inconsistencies and have some fears that once
the
SLC get their grips on the system, they will very soon start to attempt
to
iron these out. In one sense this is A GOOD THING, isn't the removal of
inconsistency always good? (another debate) In another sense it is A
BAD
THING. Bad because the use of interpreters in the classroom could be
seen as
putting course materials into an alternative format and therefore a
University responsibility. If the SLC were to lean in that direction
then
there are a few Universities whose support budgets would quickly raise
questions of 'reasonableness' in the minds of senior management.
.....but hey, they wouldn't do that, would they???
Andy V - you're a cheeky thing and no mistake. Are you trying to wind up
Support Services by suggesting that they shouldn't be charging for
people
who are not disabled but members of a linguistic minority......? Or are
you
trying to wind up the Deaf Community by suggesting they are hypocritical
by
denouncing the label of disability by claiming the linguistic minority
label
instead, whilst at the same time claiming allowances through DSA, DLA,
AtoW
etc? Come on now.....which little time bomb were you dropping
exactly.....??
;-)
cheers all,
Paddy
Paddy Turner
-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. on
behalf of Morris, Simon
Sent: Wed 6/27/2007 1:40 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Transcription of course materials for BSL users
BSL this students first language, and English their second. Complex
written information is difficult for BSL users to understand.
It is important that an interpreter does this task, as they will need to
ensure that the transcription is firstly a true representation of the
facts, but also that they themselves are familiar with terms and the
meanings, for when they are supporting the student in and out of class.
In this case it was the students tutor for the deaf who recommended that
the student access this support to ensure that the student had a true
reflection of the spoken and written materials that are discussed and
taught in class. The interpreter used in this case is also a trainee,
so gained vital experience by doing the transcription into plain English
on behalf of the students SLi.
This also meant that the students DSA's were not paying the full expense
of a fully qualified SLi. This area was heavily research prior to the
original application, in conjunction with the SLi, and the tutor for the
deaf as well as the student himself, which I might add was agreed by the
LA, and only later withdrawn.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Simon Morris
Disability Adviser
Tel: +44 (0)1642 342279
Fax: +44 (0)1642 342289
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Conway
Sent: 27 June 2007 13:14
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Transcription of course materials for BSL users
Forgive my ignorance of BSL, but why would such a rare creature as a BSL
interpreter with special and very expensive skills be expected to
transcribe course materials? Why not record and download via Dragon 9,
or use a much cheaper note taker, or simply expect the university to
provide much of the material electronically?
John.
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Morris, Simon
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:03 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Transcription of course materials for BSL users
Hi All,
I need some urgent input on a case I am currently dealing with. I have
a BSL user, who requested that he be able to access support from a Sign
Language interpreter for the purpose of transcribing course materials
into an accessible format. This support was agreed in February of this
year.
SFD Pilots have now reversed their decision and said that they won't
support this application, as on reflection this is something the
university should provide.
I am stuck! Can anyone offer useful suggestions???......Please!
Simon Morris
Disability Adviser
Tel: +44 (0)1642 342279
Fax:+44 (0)1642 342289
Adress: Disability Services
Student Services
Univeristy of Teesside
Brough Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3BA
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