DEMOS Project - Module: Admissions

Module : Admissions : Learning activity

Suggested answer to learning activity

0 - does not require any support or adaptations;
1 - additional support in the library (extended loan period, electronic access to information etc.);
2 - copies of material in alternative formats;
3 - use of assistive technology;
4 - adaptations to halls of residence;
5 - alternative arrangements for examinations and assessments;
6 - wheelchair access to all buildings;
7 - will require personal assistant/s (British Sign Language (BSL) ^[?] interpreter, note taker etc);
8 - counselling;
9 - other.

These categories are based on broad areas of support or arrangements that the university might implement in negotiation with the student. The onus is changed from one of highlighting the student's impairment to one of provision of support services across the university. The applicant may be asked to tick as many as they feel necessary. Many of these support mechanisms can be paid for through a grant (the Disabled Students' Allowances ^[?]) that disabled students can claim for. You can find out more about this allowance at :

Obtaining information from disabled applicants in terms of support arrangements and providing information about what the university offers is an important part of the admissions process. We will focus on a possible procedure in the next section.

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