A small point you might like to consider about shower chairs.
I use a wheelchair and go to conferences which involve staying in
student accommodation. I don't think it is reasonable to expect me to
bring a shower chair with me, particularly as I come by train. I
therefore think it is a reasonable adjustment for a university to have a
shower chair available for a conference delegate who uses a wheelchair.
This argument worked with the conference organisers at Manchester
Metropolitan University, at any rate. And if you need a chair for
disabled conference delegates why not have it available for students as
well?
Best wishes
Dr Mark Cowling
Reader in Criminology
SSSL, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA Tel +44 (0)1642
342338; SSSL Office 342315; Fax: 342399
Home: 8, Thackeray Grove, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 7QX +44 (0)1642
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Silver, Liz
Sent: 17 October 2007 15:15
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: smaller adaptations to student rooms
Hi,
If a student needs a shower chair then we would assume that they could
approach their local Social Services and obtain funding to bring the
chair with them. Anything else which is "fixed" e.g. grab rails, hoist
etc we would expect the landlord to pay for, whether that is the
university itself or contracted out.
Cheers,
Liz
Liz Silver
Disability Officer
Student Support Services
Nottingham Trent University
Phone: 0115 848 4495
Minicom: 18001 0115 848 4495
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kate Nixon
Sent: 15 October 2007 15:58
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: smaller adaptations to student rooms
Dear all
I hope someone will be able to offer some advice.
I have had query from our estates department concerning the mounting
costs of providing minor adaptations in student accommodation. These
include items such a shower seats, grab rails etc. Whilst these items
are not expensive individually, when multiplied they can soon mount up.
Does anyone have any experience of claiming these costs back through the
Access to Learning Fund?
I would be grateful for any advice.
Many thanks
Kate Nixon
Kate Nixon
Inclusion Officer
Student Information Centre
Edge Hill University
01695 584898
Text phone: 01695 514129
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