Employers Guide - Dyspraxia Foundation
Employers Guide - Dyspraxia Foundation
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<strong>Dyspraxia</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> For <strong>Employers</strong><br />
Disabled Students Allowance<br />
Higher Education students, on part time study<br />
or secondment from work may be eligible for<br />
the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). This is<br />
provided to help meet the extra costs students<br />
face in their studies because of a disability.<br />
DSA can help pay for:<br />
• specialist equipment needed for<br />
studying like computer software<br />
• non-medical helpers, such as a<br />
notetaker or reader<br />
• other costs such as photocopying or<br />
printer cartridges<br />
DSA is paid on top of the standard student<br />
finance package, or on its own. DSA does not<br />
have to be paid back.<br />
How to Apply for DSA<br />
The application is made to Student Finance<br />
England and can take up to 4 months to<br />
complete. If the course is at the Open<br />
University (OU), you should apply direct to the<br />
OU. Contact them before the course starts if<br />
possible to find out about eligibility.<br />
Unlike ATW, the applicant will need to provide<br />
proof in relation to the disability, a letter from<br />
a doctor or a “Post 16” psychologist report.<br />
Usually a needs assessment is conducted<br />
at a specialist assessment centre and the<br />
recommendations are funded afterwards.<br />
Tel: 0141 243 3686 for help<br />
Charitable Organisations<br />
<strong>Dyspraxia</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
8 West Alley<br />
Hitchin<br />
Herts<br />
SG5 2EH<br />
01462 455016<br />
info@dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk<br />
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk<br />
Facebook: www.facebook.com/<br />
dyspraxiafoundation<br />
Twitter: twitter.com/#!/DYSPRAXIANEWS<br />
<strong>Dyspraxia</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> National Adult Support<br />
Group<br />
Peter Keegan, Adult Trustee and<br />
Representative c/o <strong>Dyspraxia</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
peterkeegan55@hotmail.com<br />
Facebook: <strong>Dyspraxia</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> National<br />
Adult Support Group<br />
Disability Rights UK<br />
12 City Forum<br />
250 City Road<br />
London<br />
EC1V 8AF<br />
020 7250 3222 (Radar)<br />
www.disabilityrightsuk.org<br />
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