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Slightly
aside from the disclosure issue there are many technologies available now to ensure
that it is perfectly possible (and not that difficult) to operate a computer
completely without a keyboard. Many technologies developed for switch-access
users are now making it into the mainstream – Dasher for example is a
free tool that enables mouse-only users to enter text very swiftly after a
little practice. So the solution, even if the disability is genuine, does not
need to involve providing course materials in paper format as even a student
using switch-access could print things out if they wanted to. If this does turn
out to be genuine and you need more information about tools for non-keyboard
users just get back to us at JISC TechDis [log in to unmask]
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wishes
Dr
Simon Ball
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JISC
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From:
Peter Hill [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 12 January 2009 18:27
Subject: Re: Disclosure
Hi
I can't help with this one - but I have a related query. (I hope Wendy
won't mind my hijacking her thread!)
A lecturer friend relayed the following:
A student claims to have a disability (dexterity difficulties) and has asked
for course materials and lecture notes to be provided in paper format. Although
resources are provided electronically, the student claims not to be able to use
a keyboard - so can't print them off himself, even though he can apparently
write by hand. The real issue lies in the fact that the student has not
provided any evidence of a disability and he steadfastly refuses to have any
contact with student support services. This is obviously proving tricky
for the lecturer who would like to know exactly what her obligations are.
Any advice gratefully received.
Regards
Peter Hill
Wendy Knowles (W.Knowles) wrote:
Hi
to everyone
Can
I ask what your policy is at your own institution as regards disclosure of a
disability? Do you view initial disclosure (eg on the UCAS form) as full
disclosure to the University or do you ask students to complete any additional
paperwork once they have a definite place? If so, what exactly do they complete
and who completes this with them?
Here
at York St John we ask all students to fill in a disclosure form before we
forward on information to relevant departments. Do you feel this is necessary?
Very
grateful for all responses
Best
wishes
wendy
Wendy
Knowles
Disability
Service Manager
York
St John University
Tel:
01904 876541
Fax:
01904 612512
Web: www.yorksj.ac.uk
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