What is a Disabled Students’ Allowance?
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a grant that helps to pay for additional equipment and support that you may need as a direct result of your physical disability, mental health condition, autism spectrum disorder or specific learning difficulty.
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DSA may help with the cost of having a personal helper, specialist equipment, the additional cost of travel and other items for your course, such as printing and photocopying costs.
One-to-One Support
A personal helper may be needed for certain disabilities e.g. note takers, sighted helpers, one-to-one study skills support, specialist mentoring support or campus buddy.
Travel Costs
During your studies, additional travel costs may be incurred. DSA may pay for the additional portion of your travel costs.
Specialist Equipment
The allowance may be used to purchase specialist equipment and software such as a screen reader, dictaphone, computer, furniture or other specialist software applications.
General Expenses
General expenses may cover extra printing or photocopying costs, purchasing additional course-related books or paying for binding that is associated with your particular course and disability.
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