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Regustering Partcially Sighted
BillieTheBot
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I went to the eye infirmary today and I got told that I'm not allowed to drive and got told that it was possible for me register partically sighted. (which they were considering allowing me to do years ago but never did)
Has anyone done this and what are the advantages and disadvantages please?
Has anyone done this and what are the advantages and disadvantages please?
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Not heard about that. However, I'm partcially sighted and not blind. I have heard of conssesions though.
You probably can't get any help with sorting out the computer if it's just for fun, but if you need it for work or study then I believe there is a way of getting help.
Do you mean at college? I know that at uni they had to put in larger monitors for one guy. If you are registered, your college would proably get extra funding to cover this.
It would be for fun and study.
To be honest, you've got nothing to lose if you do.
You should be able to get help through the access to work scheme - I'm not sure about studying though but i'm sure there must be something similar.
Would I get it when I'm starting uni or could I get it if I was to carry on doing my NVQ in September?
I have the DSA info pack and it's called 'Bridging the Gap; a guide to DSA in higher education' for 07/08.
If you want more advice on this you could consider contacting the RNIB on 0845 766 9999.
I'm applying for DLA at the moment, I've been turned down once, so I'm reapplying.
If you do apply, and get turned down, always always appeal! Most people are turned down at first, and then given the go ahead after an appeal.
It doesn't matter whether you've been getting help or not, or even whether you would use the money on help, the questions are more on hypothetically whether you NEED someone's help to do stuff.
useful site, with advice on how best to fill out the forms. You can also get someone else to write a supporting statement too- a doc, or friend.