Hi Chris,
We have used the local Society for the Blind's mobility trainer here and
they have been able to support our student in Halls and also for one
student travelling to and from placement. Within the campus apart from
the Halls we've used post grads who are familiar with the lecture
theatres and the Libraries. We've followed the DSA formula to a certain
extent, if it's living related we've used the outside agency, but if
it's study-related we've organised it.
Hope that's useful.
Annette Davidson
Disability Adviser
Centre for Student Access
St Andrew Street
x2142
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Sent: 02 December 2004 08:57
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Subject: Re: social services meets study needs
Chris Baxter wrote:
> Dear colleagues
> I am wanting to conduct something of a straw poll here, please feel
> free to take part or ignore!
>
> How many institutions disability support teams are undertaking general
> mobility training with visually impaired students outside of study
> requirements, i.e. fromt he students hall of residence to tesco's, the
> train station, the pubs etc etc?
>
> I am becoming alarmed at what I am told are an increasing number of
> HEI's undertaking this specialists role. Having worked in an SS team
> for visual impairemtn for five years I am still convinced it is SS's
> responsiblity.
>
> I'd be really interested to hear what everyone/anyone is doing.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Chris BAxter
Hi Chris
We liaise with our local authority to provide this type of training.
Carolyn
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Carolyn Donaldson-Hughes
Cynghorwr Anabledd / Disability Adviser
Prifysgol Cymru, Bangor / University of Wales, Bangor
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