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Disability Support
Barry HaywardHead of Service
Lucy AntichSenior Disability Adviser (mental health)
Ozlem Salih Disability Adviser
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Disability…
Defined by the Equality Act 2010
Includes –
Mental Health
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia
Long term medical conditions
Autistic Spectrum
Sensory, physical impairments
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Three main issues
–Health
– Impairment
–Neurological (e.g. autism, specific learning difficulties
such as dyslexia)
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Health
–Struggling to keep up
–Time out from study
–Missed deadlines
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Impairment
Accessibility of...
– Information/Communication
–Environment
–Technology
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Neurological, e.g. Dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism
–Reading
–Writing
–Study skills
– Interaction with others
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What We Do
Discuss individual needs, confidentially
– Advice on reasonable adjustments
– Help to arrange any support required
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Eligibility for Support
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
All students will need to provideappropriate evidence of disability
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Examples of Goldsmiths Disability Adjustments
– Extra time in examinations– Extended library loans– Recording lectures– Parking– Assistive Technology Centre (ATC)– Equipment Loan Scheme
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Your supportReasonable Adjustment / Support Agreement
Summary of disability
Departmental responsibilities -e.g.– Academic Department– Assessments– Library– Accommodation– Student Services etc.
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Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
Funding to cover additional costs resulting from disability
Eligibility – Equality Act 2010 definition of disabled personUndergraduate / Postgraduate Home Students
EU or International students can apply to the Goldsmiths’ Disability Fund
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Disabled Students Allowance (cont’d)
– Specialist IT/Equipment Allowance
– Support Workers Allowance
– General Allowance (books etc.)
– Travel Allowance (if applicable)
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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
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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
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Disabled Students Allowance (how to apply)
https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas/how-to-claim
or
Email: [email protected]
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Disabled Students AllowanceChanges from 2015
Greater scrutiny of evidence
Reduction in assistance on campus – shift to university support
Restrictions on provision of computer equipment
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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
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How to contact us
Visit the Student CentreRHB 117
: 020 7 717 2292: [email protected]: http://www.gold.ac.uk/disability/
Open:
Monday to Friday – 10.00am - 4.00pm
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Questions?
