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Claire Sharron Sturgess Loughborough University

Claire Sharron Sturgess Loughborough University. Impairment. Oculo-cutaneous albinism Registered Severely VI (blind) Nystagmus 6/60 in both eyes, non-correctable distance and near vision photophobic Sight currently stable but likely to deteriorate in later life.

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Claire Sharron Sturgess Loughborough University

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  1. ClaireSharron SturgessLoughborough University

  2. Impairment • Oculo-cutaneous albinism • Registered Severely VI (blind) • Nystagmus • 6/60 in both eyes, non-correctable distance and near vision • photophobic • Sight currently stable but likely to deteriorate in later life

  3. Education and previous support • Mainstream schooling with a statement of SEN • No additional support until around the age of 10 when it became difficult to access mainstream curriculum • Had a TA who modified resources, use of a lap top with Luna, CCTV, exam concessions • 10 GCSEs A-C, A' Levels Psychology (A), Biology (B), Chemistry (C) • Currently in 2nd Year of Psychology degree at Loughborough University

  4. Pre-entry support Visit to University before application • Disability Support Service • Academic department • (Accommodation) Assessment of Needs September 2006 Amended November 2006

  5. Assessment of Needs • Disability • Previous support • Course demands – previously discussed with department • Effects of VI on Learning/ recommendations • Supplier visit to view equipment • Cautious not to assess myself

  6. Issue No previous use of LVAs Tiredness can “set off” nystagmus Print can then blur or move around Problems reading numbers (stats) Solution Use of enlarged fonts Settings MS Windows PC and Lap top 19” monitor with stand Claroread Plus Looky Electronic Magnifier Dept support worker Reading

  7. Issue Finding information Library navigation Extracting information Solution Looky magnifier (Library research assistant) One to one library induction Photocopying Extended library loans Book Allowance Internet Allowance Research

  8. Issue Handwriting Diagrams and graphs Board work Handwriting speed Solution PC and Lap top Note taker Writing and Note Taking

  9. Issue Software Labs Solution Dept support worker Access to software at home Dept support worker Use of lab partner Practical work

  10. Issue Exams Dept resources Unfamiliar with Buildings Campus Swimming Solution !00% extra time Modified papers Dept support worker Electronic resources Orientation training Loughborough Elite athlete program Miscellaneous

  11. Additional information for student • Web pages – RNIB student pages • Support groups – ABAPSTAS Albino fellowship SWAN • Travel – Railcard and bus pass • Benefits - DLA

  12. Following assessment • LEA refusal of 2 computers, lap top from disability service • Excellent department support • Successful 1st year (66%) • Year off to have a baby • Participation at Beijing • Back for her second year

  13. What Claire has to say…..

  14. Recipe for a successful assessment • Listen to your student • Respect what they have to say about their needs • Previous support – what worked what didn’t? • Research what you don’t know Empathy, understanding and Common sense

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