I did get copies in Braille and audio cassette over the last few years
for Newcastle. There was a supply issue though, as it took many months
from my enquiry (April ish) to receiving the copies. Ordering at the
time the paper versions were available seemed the only way to get
alternative format versions in time for term starting.
Jannine
Jannine Williams MCIPD
Diversity Manager
Durham University
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-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sheenagh Hull
Sent: 30 September 2005 09:41 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Did you find the DSA application forms inaccessable?
On a related matter - I could not get copies of Bridging the Gap in any
other format, although it says on the back of the publication that these
are available as audiotape and Braille....
Sheenagh Hull
Learner Support Co-ordinator: Deaf/Hearing Impaired Students The
Equality Unit Grd Floor Social Sciences Building University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT 0113 343 2616 (v/m) 0113 343 3944 (fax)
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Susannah Barnett
Sent: 29 September 2005 18:20
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Did you find the DSA application forms inaccessable?
Hi Lesley
From what i have gathered from the list, I and others on the list, and
SKILL , have all had some contact with the Dfes about this issue.
It seems the theory is that these forms are available, but the reality
is that they are not. My LEA certainly knew nothing, and judging by the
response I have had from other students in other LEA's I am not the only
one who has had this experience.
That it seems is the issue - even if the Dfes thinks they are available
- they are not getting out to the students who need them.
But if you do have any further correspondence on this do let me know
Susannah
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From: Lesley Morrice [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thu 29.9.05 08:44
To: [log in to unmask]
Cc:
Subject: Re: Did you find the DSA application forms
inaccessable?
Hi, I have raised this issue with the DfES. The person I
contacted advised that it is his understanding that LEAs should
reproduce the form in a student's preferred print size and that Braille
copies are also available on request. However, he is checking into
this. I will let you have the response when I have it.
Lesley
>>> [log in to unmask] 28/09/05 19:52:58 >>>
Dear John
This is Susannah Barnett - in relation to your question about
whether the inaccessable DSA form issue is one for the DRC - I agree, I
think it is!!
As I cant believe I am the only person which this issue has
effected, i first wanted to gather some evidence from other students as
well. But yes, you are right , as well as approaching my MP with the
issue, I can also approach the DRC.
I will keep the group updated on what happens.
Many thanks
Susannah Barnett
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From: John Conway [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wed 28.9.05 09:21
To: [log in to unmask]
Cc:
Subject: Re: Did you find the DSA application forms
inaccessable?
surely this is a top priority for the DRC????
Dr John S Conway
Principal Lecturer / Chair, Research Committee
Royal Agricultural college, Cirencester, Glos GL7 6JS
01285 652531 fax 01285 650219
http://www.royagcol.ac.uk/~john_conway
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their
support staff. on behalf of Susannah Barnett
Sent: Tue 27/09/2005 21:43
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Did you find the DSA application forms
inaccessable?
Disabled Students Allowance
Was the Application Form Accessible for you?
Are you Blind or Partially Sighted? Are you Deafblind?
Have you recently applied for Disabled Students
Allowance (DSA)?
Did you have difficulties in accessing the DSA
application paperwork independently because the forms were not provided
in Large Print or Braille?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then please
read on.
My name is Susannah Barnett. I am Deaf and Partially
Sighted (Deafblind). I am studying at Bristol University.
I have recently applied for DSA. As I am Partially
Sighted, I read Large Print. However when I asked for a Large Print
application form for DSA, I was told these were not available. I also
understand Braille versions are not available either.
I think this is wrong. I think Blind, Partially Sighted,
and Deafblind students should be able to access DSA forms independently.
I also believe this is in breach of the Disability Discrimination Act.
I would like to do something about this and get these
forms changed for other students who apply for DSA in the future.
I am planning to do a number of things.
1. I would like to make contact with as many students
as possible around the country who have experienced similar problems. I
hope to find out how many people this has affected.
2. I will also be making contact with my M.P. to
discuss this issue.
3. I hope my M.P. will then be willing to take this
issue up on my behalf with Bill Rammel, the Minister for Higher
Education and Lifelong Learning.
I believe it is very important that the DSA application
process is fully accessible to the people who are meant to use the
system i.e. disabled students. I also believe disabled students have a
right to be able to access the process independently in a format of
their choice. I do not want other students applying for DSA in future
years, to face the same problems I did. I want to see the DSA
application forms changed and made fully accessible.
If you also found the DSA application process
inaccessible, I would very much like to hear from you.
The more evidence I have, the better the chances of
getting it changed.
If this has affected you, or someone you know, please do
contact me on:
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Thank you
Sense, for people with deafblindness and associated
disabilities. Charity no. 289868 www.sense.org.uk
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