Joint Presentation by the UK Partners Leonardo Da Vinci Project “Lets Study”

General recommendations for accessible application procedures for people with disabilities The UK partners have accessed two best practice documents /guides, which show what procedures are in place to ensure accessible application and support for disabled people wishing to enter higher education in England and Wales. Document 1: Into Higher Education 2014 – Disability Rights UK Document 2 : Information, Adjustments for disabled students – Teaching Agency Both documents are widely available and read by young disabled people intending to enter Higher Education.

Into Higher Education 2014 – Disability Rights UK Fees and Funding Flexible Study Options Choosing where to study Disability Support Services in Higher Education Visiting Universities and colleges How to apply Telling people about your disability Disabled students allowance Personal Care Other financial help After you arrive Websites / Publications / Organisations / Case Studies

Information, Adjustments for disabled students – Teaching Agency General Adjustments General access arrangements Impairment specific adjustments Autism or Asperger syndrome Blind or visual impairments Deaf or hearing impairments Learning difficulties Medical conditions Mental health difficulties Physical impairments Specific learning difficulties eg; Dyslexia Speech, language and communication impairments Funding arrangements, receiving adjustments, Equality Act 2010

Wheelchair telephone access Wheelchair WC access Access signs for disabled people Audio description available Wheelchair access Wheelchair ramp access Signage and assistance Vocational Training organisations and Higher education institutions are expected as a minimum to provide support materials, and adequate signage and aids (braille) to support the needs of disabled students Impaired vision access Induction loop with T Audio description available Guide dogs welcome No dogs except guide dogs

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