Further to my earlier e-mail, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is not means
tested.
Phyllis Black
>-- Original Message --
>Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:23:10 +0100
>Reply-To: "Discussion list for disabled students and their support
staff."
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>From: Adrienne Miles <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: DSA and internet shopping
>To: [log in to unmask]
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>Although the student would not have needed support with these facilities
>at
>home, in my experience this type of support is not considered academic
>related, therefore not funded via DSA. The student should apply for support
>through their home Social Services - unlike DSA, this type of funding is
>means-tested.
>
>Adrienne
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Ros Platton
>Sent: 14 October 2004 09:12
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: DSA and internet shopping
>
>
>Dear All,
>
>I am sure that I have previously seen something on disforum about
>students using DSA to pay for internet shopping when they have mobility
>difficulties? The student also has trouble carrying his washing to and
>from the laundrette - could a taxi to the laundrette be considered an
>education related cost on the grounds that he is living in halls and
>wouldn't have to meet this cost if living at home and not studying? Can
>anyone provide a successful example?
>Any advice greatly appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>
>Ros Platton
>Disability Adviser
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