Dear Fiona,
Do you know if the student is in receipt of the Disability Living Allowance?
They may be entitled to such assistance, whilst studying full time,
specifically to assist with additional travel costs.
Catriona Mowat
Disability Advisor
Student Information & Support Service
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
(01786) 467080
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> From: Hyslop, Fiona[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Discussion list for disabled students and their support
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> Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 11:11 AM
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> Subject: Travel Costs
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> Dear all,
> I know that travel costs are often a bone of contention, however, I wonder
> if an LEA can legitimately argue that they will only consider additional
> help with such costs when the disability is of a physical nature (i.e.
> affecting mobility) or if the student is visually impaired. For
> information, the student (on whos behalf I am applying for DSA) has fairly
> significant mental health issues relating to public transport.
> Fiona
>
> Fiona Hyslop
> Mental Health Co-ordinator / Student Adviser
> Student Support Unit
> Department of Student Services
> University of Teesside
> Borough Road
> MIDDLESBROUGH
> TS1 3BA
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> Telephone: 01642 342278
> Fax: 01642 342289
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