[access-uk] Re: Was Accessible Editing Software, now University Assistance for disabled students

  • From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:37:55 +0100

That is interesting as the non-medical helper for the Open University has to come out of DSA. Now I do not wish to start a debate or otherwise I will be thrown off the list, but thanks for all contributions on the discussion 


Eleanor
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Gregory" <jgm.gregory@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:46 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Was Accessible Editing Software, now University Assistance for disabled students 



Hi Jackie,
Yes, that is right, DSA shouldn't come into it as the University has a duty 
to provide these facilities.

John.

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Jackie Cairns
Sent: 11 October 2011 08:49
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Was Accessible Editing Software, now University
Assistance for disabled students

Hi John
Yes, that is exactly what happened in my case. I applied through UCAS, they picked up on my disabilities, then everything swung into action. I wouldn't swap my Specialist Campus Assistant for anybody, she's fantastic at her job 
and great fun.  And as far as the university itself is concerned, they've
all been incredibly helpful in providing assistance wherever possible and
making me feel a huge part of things, even though I can only do part-time
for health reasons.

I urge you Eleanor to speak with the Disabilities Support or whatever they
call themselves at your university, and find out how they might best assist you. Remember that I am not talking about DSA here at all, merely what the 
university itself can offer.


Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
John Gregory
Sent: 10 October 2011 20:15
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible Editing Software

Hi Eleanor,
Apologies for butting in on your conversation with Jackie, but what you want 
to ask of your University is whether they have a Disability Service within
the University. If they do, they should be able to set up a Student Support Plan (SSP) with you. They can either conduct an assessment at the University 
or by telephone to discuss your needs.

John.

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Eleanor Burke
Sent: 10 October 2011 12:31
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible Editing Software

Well that is very interesting Jackie.  I did have such an assistant but at
GNVQ level and not under Graduate level.  Thanks for your reply.

Eleanor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 9:57 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible Editing Software



Hi Eleanor

As far as I know, the Specialist Campus Assistant is provided by the
university, and not funded through DSA.  Mine is called Bernie, and
she is absolutely fantastic.  I go to university two days a week for
this Semester.
I am doing journalism part-time, and I truly love it at Ulster.
Bernie takes me everywhere.  She helps me with scanning, reading,
taking notes, and is an absolute scream too which is why we have
already earned the title of being the Terrible Twins.

I had wanted to go full-time, but I am suffering so badly with my back
now that it is only possible to do so much at a time.  The medication
is very potent, and makes me sleep quite a lot, so I've asked Bernie
to carry a knitting needle about with her so she can poke me when I
start to drift off.
(smile).

I must say that having a Specialist Campus Assistant makes life so
much easier as it takes the stress out of wondering where to go and
how to get there.  Without Bernie, there would be no course, so
perhaps it is something you need to look into Eleanor as I don't know
if it is mandatory or down to the student to finance it.  Certainly I
haven't been asked to.


Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Eleanor Burke
Sent: 09 October 2011 19:41
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible Editing Software

hi Jackie
I am thinking of moving to a brick university in the new year! Can you
tell me does your class-room assistant pay come out of your DSA? as
this will be a consideration of mine, with my non-medical helper
allowance somewhere in the region of four thousand a year.

Eleanor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 6:58 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Accessible Editing Software



Many thanks to all who have so far replied here.  There are obviously
options to consider, so I will discuss with the lecturer concerned
what my best path might be.  I just wanted to be armed with the
knowledge that there is access out there to some of the software he
may suggest, just to be prepared so to speak.  I do receive DSA, so I
will discuss it with the great people at the university.

Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns

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