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DDA

Types of Disabilities/Difficulties

What support is available?

How do I access this support?

Deaf

Visual Impairment

Disabled Student Allowance (HE Learners)

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DDA
The College wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the DDA (as amended by the Special Education Needs and Disability Act 2001).  If you have a disability/ difficulty, please ensure that we are made aware of your needs so that we can make all reasonable adjustments to help you succeed.

Types of Disabilities/Difficulties

• Dyslexia
• Specific Learning Difficulties i.e. Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Dyspraxia
• Deaf
• Visual Impairment
• Physical Disability
• Learning Difficulties in general
• Mental Health 

What support is available?

• In - class support
• Note taker support
• Reader/Scribe for exams
• Access to Specialist Equipment
• Adaptation of materials e.g. Braille, large print, electronic format
• Mobility support
• Communication support for BSL /SSE users
• Lip Speaker
• One to one tutorials
• Teacher of the Deaf
• DSA support (HE)

How do I access this support?

• By contacting the Additional Support Co-ordinators prior to enrolment at College
• Completing the LA1d form at enrolment
• Requesting a Support Assessment by contacting the Co-ordinators
• Informing your tutor during tutorials when on Programme

Deaf

We can offer a variety of support for all learners who are Deaf, deafened or Hard of hearing.

Communication Support in BSL/SSE
A learner, who uses BSL as their first language, has the option of in class support from a Communication Support Worker (CSW); and language modification. Lip Speaker support can also be arranged.

Note Taker
A note taker can be provided for lectures or in any situation where a learner may need to take notes. These can be word processed if required.

One to One Tutorials
This session can be arranged with the Co-ordinator to clarify notes, or assignment tasks that need to be completed. Learners can also benefit from Teacher of the Deaf tutorial support.

Specialist Equipment
There are various types of equipment available for use within the classroom i.e. loop systems (fixed and portable), pager system.

Exam Considerations
Exam support available- CSW, scribe, reader or equipment.

Visual Impairment

Learners with a Visual Impairment can access specialist support to enable them to access information when on Programme.

One to one Support in class
A Learner Support Officer (LSO) will assist with note taking and reader support. Use of specialist equipment and ensuring materials are accessible.

Mobility/Orientation
Sighted Guide support is available to ensure safe access around College.

Specialist Equipment
There is a variety of equipment available to learners on Programme. Magnification / Screen Reader Software - Super Nova, Zoom Text, Jaws Large Keys keyboards, CCTV readers, Pocket magnifiers, Screen filters etc.

Adaptation of Materials
Lecture notes and handouts can be adapted into large print, Braille, or electronic format. Learners can access the Sensory Support and Assessment room to use the specialist equipment to complete assignments etc

Exam Considerations
Learners with a visual impairment are entitled to receive special exam arrangements. This can be a Reader and/or Scribe support, up to 100% extra time, use of specialist equipment and a modified exam paper (large print, Braille).

Disabled Student Allowance (HE Learners)

What is DSA?
The Disabled Student’s Allowance is a grant to help meet the extra course costs a student may incur, as a direct result of a disability, health condition or specific learning difficulty.

What can the DSA be used for?

• Specialist equipment you will need for your course i.e. laptop, computer software.

• Non medical helper i.e. note taker or reader

• Extra travel costs because of disability

• Other costs i.e. books and materials

The amount you receive is based on an assessment of your individual needs.

We can provide:

• Assessment of support needs

• Help applying for the DSA

• Updating assessment reports

• Providing a structured programme of support

• Help with organising / planning your time and assignments

• Help with revision

• Liaising with your tutors i.e. ensuring they are aware of your needs, arranging exam considerations if applicable

In class support available:

• Note taker/reader support

• CSW support for Deaf learners

Additional tutorial support sessions can be accessed with the Co-ordinator relating to course content and assignments. The Co-ordinator will assist with any issues you 8 may have while on the course.

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