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The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 (SENDA) establishes legal rights for disabled students in pre- and post-16 education.

The Act introduces the right for disabled students not to be discriminated against in education, training and any services provided wholly or mainly for students, and for those enrolled on courses provided by ‘responsible bodies’, including further and higher education institutions and sixth form colleges.

Student services covered by the Act can include a wide range of educational and non-educational services, such as field trips, examinations and assessments, short courses, arrangements for work placements and libraries and learning resources.
Disability Students’ Allowances (DSAs) may help you buy items of equipment you may need for your course because of your disability.

Whether you are entitled to DSAs, and the amount you receive, depends on a needs assessment and your course. You should apply to your local education authority for a DSA.

You should also read the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) publication ‘Bridging the gap: a guide to the Disabled Students’ Allowances in higher education which can be obtained by calling the DfES information line.

Telephone: 0800 731 9133

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