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Disability Support

Disability Support. Barry Hayward Head of Service Lucy Antich Senior Disability Adviser (mental health) Ozlem Salih Disability Adviser. Disability…. Defined by the Equality Act 2010 Includes – Mental Health Dyslexia, Dyspraxia Long term medical conditions Autistic Spectrum

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Disability Support

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  1. Disability Support Barry Hayward Head of Service Lucy Antich Senior Disability Adviser (mental health) Ozlem Salih Disability Adviser

  2. Disability… Defined by the Equality Act 2010 Includes – Mental Health Dyslexia, Dyspraxia Long term medical conditions Autistic Spectrum Sensory, physical impairments 3

  3. Three main issues Health Impairment Neurological (e.g. autism, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia) 4

  4. Health Struggling to keep up Time out from study Missed deadlines 5

  5. Impairment Accessibility of... Information/Communication Environment Technology 6

  6. Neurological,e.g. Dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism Reading Writing Study skills Interaction with others 7

  7. What We Do Discuss individual needs, confidentially • Advice on reasonable adjustments • Help to arrange any support required

  8. Eligibility for Support All students will need to provide appropriate evidence of disability Health Conditions / Impairments: • A letter from a GP or other Health Professional Specific Learning Difficulties: • A specialist report (you must be assessed at age 16 or over) If you need more information about obtaining evidence, please contact us

  9. Examples of Goldsmiths Disability Adjustments • Extra time in examinations • Extended library loans • Recording lectures • Parking • Assistive Technology Centre (ATC) • Equipment Loan Scheme

  10. Your support Reasonable Adjustment / Support Agreement Summary of disability Departmental responsibilities - e.g. • Academic Department • Assessments • Library • Accommodation • Student Services etc.

  11. Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) Funding to cover additional costs resulting from disability Eligibility – Equality Act 2010 definition of disabled person Undergraduate / Postgraduate Home Students EU or International students can apply to the Goldsmiths’ Disability Fund

  12. Disabled Students Allowance (cont’d) • Specialist IT/Equipment Allowance • Support Workers Allowance • General Allowance (books etc.) • Travel Allowance (if applicable)

  13. Disabled Students Allowance Mentoring Supportive professional One to one – regular sessions • Develop skills to self manage / develop independence • Identify challenges • Develop strategies to take control of life • Review progress towards objectives • Understanding the University rules and regulations and services

  14. Disabled Students Allowance Specialist SpLD Tutors Supportive professional, dyslexia experts One to one – regular sessions • Develop skills to improve research, reading, writing • Develop skills to improve time management, confidence • Revision and Examination techniques • Understanding the University rules and regulations and services

  15. Disabled Students Allowance (how to apply) https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas/how-to-claim or Email: disability@gold.ac.uk

  16. Disabled Students AllowanceChanges from 2015 Greater scrutiny of evidence Reduction in assistance on campus – shift to university support Restrictions on provision of computer equipment

  17. Goldsmiths Disabled Students’ Scholarships 2014 • Four awards of £4,500 • Fee waiver or bursary payment • Apply: http://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/fees-funding/ Hurry closes on Monday 23 June 2014

  18. Visit the Student Centre RHB 117 : 020 7 717 2292 : disability@gold.ac.uk : http://www.gold.ac.uk/disability/ Open: Monday to Friday – 10.00am - 4.00pm How to contact us

  19. Questions?

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