University of Bath

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University of Bath

• The University has a positive policy of
  supporting students with disabilities and
  welcomes students with disabilities or medical
  conditions, dyslexia or specific learning
  difficulties, and other additional support needs,
  including mental health

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Learning Support service

• Pre and post entry advice and support
• Support for open day and interview visits
• Guidance on campus access
• Screening for conditions such as
  Dyslexia/Dyspraxia
• Assessing student support needs

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Learning Support service

• Supporting applications for the Disabled Students
  Allowance (DSA)
• Providing access to support
• Advising Departments on Support Required
• Alternative Examination Arrangements
• Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI)

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Learning Support Confidentiality

• Confidentiality and the data Protection Act
• Confidentiality and risk of harm
• Positive disclosure and getting the right support

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The role of Disability Advisors

• Help students with their DSA applications
• Student advice on sources of funding and support
• Arrange DSA assessments on behalf of students
• Advise on the particular needs that may arise
  from specific courses
• Help put in place the support that is recommended
  in the DSA assessment report

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Applying to University

• Higher Education and the Disability
  Discrimination Act
• UCAS form and disclosure of disability
• No discrimination on grounds of disability or
  medical condition
• Application based on academic merit only
• Early disclosure can mean early provision of
  support

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Alternative Arrangements

• Exams and assessments
• Coursework
• Different formats
• Evidence required

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Disabled Students Allowance(DSA)

• Disability a broad term which includes e.g.
  dyslexia, depression
• Open to UK students (full-time many part-time)
• To encourage disabled people to enter higher
  education
• Non-means tested
• To help disabled students reach their potential
  placing them on equal footing with other HE
  students.
• Funds
• Specialist Equipment Allowance technical
  support
• Non-Medical Helper Allowance
• General Disabled Students Allowance
• Travel Costs Allowance

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DSA How to Apply

• New undergraduate student
• PN1 - Disclose Disability To Local Authority (LA)
• Provide evidence of disability to LA
• Complete DSA form from Local Authority (LA)
• Assessment of study-related needs
• Link up with chosen university support service
  (Advisor) who can assist you in the process

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• Early disclosure can mean early provision of
  support
• www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk
• www.skill.org.uk
• www.bath.ac.uk/learning-support/
• learningsupport_at_bath.ac.uk