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what exactly does DSA pay for and is there a set ammount everyone that is applicable gets or is it on a sliding scale?
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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/EducationAndTraining/HigherEducation/DG_10034898
There are rough guides as to what the maximum is in each category, but it's assessed on a case by case basis as to what you need over and above what a 'standard' student needs.
Are you going to uni this year? start asap with an assessment, cos I had to wait until the next january for my equipment.
Im not saying lie about any condition you might have, but they seemed just as willing as i was to think about "the worst case scenario"...
irlen's glasses and filters
laptop
printer/scanner/coloured paper
dictaphone
dictation software
mind map software
easy grip pens (durable ones too)
a notetaker
a study mentor
i'm sure there is more stuff but i can't think of it at the mo
First step is to get in touch with your LEA and ask for the info pack for DSA and disabled students. That will have the instructions for your area. Best way to go about that is to ring up the county council and ask to speak to the student finance people.
I definitely recommend anyone with a disability (no matter how mild) to send off for DSA. I never knew I'd be eligible for this much help, and I'll be chuffed to bits if I only get half that.
Have wondered whether I'd get some support, but the cost of the assessment puts me off.
I think, you must have an official diagnosis in order to be eligible for a DSA assessment.
Doesn't sound that much different to the assessment I had when they were talking about whether or not I should be registered partially sighted.