Hi Kate
I can only offer a reference to guidelines for Scottish Local
Authorities and Educational Institutions. Its called Partnership
Matters and is intended for those involved in the decision making
process in relation to how students with additional needs, whether they
are young people or adults, are supported in further education colleges
and those responsible for day to day management of that support.
It will be of particular interest to senior managers in further
education colleges in Scotland, learning support co-ordinators in
further education colleges, managers of social work services and those
involved with the provision of health care services.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/01/20504/49582
I would also persevere in trying to liaise with the relevant OT service.
Margaret McKay
eLearning Advisor: Accessibility & Inclusion
JISC Regional Support Centre - Scotland South & West
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Fax: 0141 585 0020
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kate Nixon
Sent: 10 September 2007 14:40
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Subject: Adapted Accommodation
Dear everyone
We are currently trying to adapt a room on campus for a student with
very complex needs. This includes adapting the kitchen area.
Normally, we would liaise directly with the student's OT department in
their home town, however, this is proving increasingly difficult,
particularly for funding specialist equipment - e.g. bed, bath etc.. We
have written directly to the Assistant Director of Social Services and
the student has contacted their MP who is lobbying on her behalf.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any government guidelines on this
issue, or if there is any particular legislative requirements placed on
Social Services departments, above and beyond the DDA to provide
equipment? If so, where we could find it?
Trying to establish the boundaries in terms of who provides what would
help enormously.
Very many thanks
Kate
Kate Nixon
Inclusion Officer
Student Information Centre
Edge Hill University
01695 584898
Text phone: 01695 514129
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