“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
Under the Equality Act a disabled person is defined as someone who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. This definition covers a wide range of physical, mental and sensory impairments, including specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, mental health difficulties and chronic health conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy and depression. The definition also includes people with cancer, HIV and multiple sclerosis from the point of diagnosis.
What support is available for disabled students?
Disability Services provides a range of support services for disabled students including confidential advice, individual needs assessments, adjustments to teaching and assessment (including examinations), access to assistive technology and assistance with recruiting and managing support workers (e.g. note-taker). Further details are available under our Services for Students.
What support is available for staff?
Disability Services provides a range of services for University staff including information, guidance and training on a range of disability-related issues. Disability Services also help staff to identify reasonable adjustments to their services to meet the needs of disabled students and disabled staff through individual study and work-needs assessments. Further details are available under our Services for Staff.
Who will be told about my disability?
Information about a person's disability is personal and as such will only be communicated to appropriate University staff with the person's consent to enable the provision of reasonable adjustments to meet their needs. All details relating to a student's or staff member's disability will also be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998). Further information is available in our Confidentiality Policy and Disclosure Guidance.
Can I get help with proof reading my work before submission?
If support with proof reading is identified following your needs assessment with Disability Services this can be arranged through our Non-Medical Personal Helper Service. Additional support with academic study skills is also available through the University's Academic Achievement Teaching Unit.
Where can I get tested for dyslexia?
Students who are experiencing difficulties with literacy skills can be screened for dyslexia by making an appointment with Disability Services. If the results of this screening suggest that you may have dyslexia, an appointment will be made for a diagnostic assessment with a qualified dyslexia specialist. Our screening and diagnostic services are free of charge to matriculated Dundee Univeristy students.
What is the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?
The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is a supplementary allowance available to disabled students who incur additional expenditure because of their disability while undertaking a higher education course. This funding is available through student funding authorities (e.g. SAAS). Applications for the DSA need to be endorsed by Disability Services following an individual needs assessment. Further details are available from our DSA page.
Who do I speak to about being a support worker for disabled students?
Students who are interested in supporting disabled students with their studies should contact Disability Services for further information. disability@dundee.ac.uk
What do I do if I'm not happy with the service I receive?
There are lots of opportunities to provide anonymous feedback on our Services, including as part of our annual evaluatution survey and on our feedback forms immediately after your appointment with a member of our Team. We will review any issues and consider any suggestions as quickly as possible. If you wish to make a complaint, please follow our complaints procedure.
del.icio.us
digg
reddit
facebook
stumbleupon