Not sure I'd go so far as to say a "duty to" but we are fortunate to have some funds to do this so we do it! Sharron, Loughborough -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mike Parry Sent: 04 March 2010 15:06 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Do universities have a 'duty' to provide loan equipment? For example - laptops with assistive software on them, to students who are awaiting the outcome of their DSA needs assessment? Cheers Mike p --- This transmission is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you receive it in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and remove it from your system. If the content of this e-mail does not relate to the business of the University of Huddersfield, then we do not endorse it and will accept no liability.