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Dear all, Two of my students have decided that they would like to move out into privately rented accommodation next year. They have been living in campus halls up until now. The first student is a wheelchair user, who has two CSV volunteers working with her. She would require an adapted bathroom, including wheel in, wheel out shower and low level furniture in her bedroom. I have found a landlord who is willing to be involved (luckily). He is prepared to have his house adapted but would like me to look into funding resources. We have designs in hand, so that is not an issue (unless anyone knows anyone who they could recommend). The second student has a hearing impairment, and for safety's sake needs a vibrating pillow attachment and stobe light fitted to the house fire alarm system. The potential landlord is unaware of the student's impairment. The student is in a dilema about whether to declare his impairment to the landlord (legal/moral/safety implications), and also regarding funding for the adaptations. Does anyone have any advice concerning getting financial help for these adaptations? As far as I am aware, the university had an obligation (as "the institution") for providing these facilities while the students lived in our property (campus halls) under the DSA. Many thanks in advance. Richard Edwards. Richard Edwards, Special Needs Officer, Department of Planning and Marketing, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP. Tel: 01792 295336 Minicom/Text: 01792 295089 Fax: 01792 295336 Mobile: 07801 13 63 63 Email: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%