Disability Declarations
Disability Equality Scheme |
Access guide - supporting you at University|
Dyslexia and Dyspraxia assessments during the Summer|
Disability Equality Scheme
The University has published a Disability Equality Scheme| , which aims to:
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promote equality of opportunity and positive attitudes towards disabled people;
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foster an environment where discrimination and harassment of disabled people cannot flourish;
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meet their needs where possible and encourage their full participation within the University community.
The Scheme summarises current services for disabled students and, highlights areas where services could be improved and identifies good practice.
It includes an action plan with agreed priorities to redress the most pressing issues over the next three years. It also includes details of how the impact of the proposed activities will be assessed and progress monitored and reviewed.
Access Guide – Supporting you at University
We aim to remove barriers to learning and enable students to enjoy the full use of all facilities at Southampton Solent University.
You are encouraged to declare any:
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specific learning difficulties (eg dyslexia, dyspraxia)
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chronic or long term medical conditions
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physical or sensory impairments
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mental health conditions
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autistic spectrum declarations (eg Aspergers)
You can contact Access Solent to discuss your support needs - e-mail access@solent.ac.uk |or telephone (023) 8031 9201.
Learning Support
Learning support includes:
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Appropriate provision for individual academic-related needs, eg exam arrangements, dyslexia tutor, mentor, note-taker,
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Individual assistance in the library.
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Confidential advice and guidance with study problems.
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Liaison with other departments, organisations and Local Education Authorities.
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Assistive technology available in main IT resource Centres and Assistive Technology Centres.
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Guidance in the use of assistive software and short-term loan of equipment.
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Screening and assessment, eg dyslexia, dyspraxia .
University Provision
University provision also includes:
Further necessary adaptations can be made following an Occupational Therapist's assessment.
Students can agree individual Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS) with the University's Health, Safety and Environment Manager.
Students may be eligible for funding. Information is available at direct.gov| .
Please note: Prospective students will need to organise their personal care support through their social services.
If you have any further enquiries, please email access@solent.ac.uk| or telephone 023 8031 9201. You can also send comments using our online form| .
Dyslexia and Dyspraxia assessments available through the Summer Holidays
If you have:
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had a previous assessment conducted but it was before the age of 16yrs,
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Or, you were allowed extra time in exams but have no other paper documentation,
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Or, you feel that you have long standing problems with literacy, numbers, handwriting, memory etc. which has never been assessed before,
Then you may wish to be assessed before arriving at university. As Dyslexic students are able to access the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) then it does mean you can start the process more quickly before arriving at university.
The following people offer assessments through the summer:
The Dyslexia and Literacy Service
Chartered Educational Psychologists Assessments conform to DFES Guidelines. If you give details: name, address, phone number, email address they will sort out a date, time and place.
Tel: 01392 879476
Email: dyslexia.service@btinternet.com |
Cost: £299
University of Southampton
Qualified Assessor’s Assessments meet all DIUS and SLC guidelines for DSA
Learning Differences Centre, University of Southampton, 45 University Road, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ
Tel: 02380 8059 2759
Email: dyslexia@soton.ac.uk |
Cost: £375
Dyslexia Action
They will give you information of costs and locations.
Web: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk |
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