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DSSG Novmeber 08 Agenda

DISABLED STUDENTS STAKEHOLDER GROUP (2008/02)

THURSDAY 13th November 2008, 09:30am TO 13:30pm

The Scottish Government, Europa Building, Glasgow

AGENDA

Part 1

Welcome & apologiesKathie Robertson
Minutes from previous meetingKathie Robertson
Action points from previous meetingKathie Robertson
Linguistic Access PresentationLynne Hawcroft
Equipment & Adaptation PresentationIsla Bisset

Paper 1 : Recommendations for DSSG from the Assessment of students Additional Support Needs; Baseline Study

Kathie Robertson

Paper 2: Draft Recommendations from subgroup on diagnosis and evidence

Pat Geddes
Coffee Break
Presentation on Complex Needs Mapping StudyAlison Cox
Paper 3: Public Petition on Complex Needs (Draft letter)Kathie Robertson
Update from SAASAlan Scott
Update from SFCSusie Rice & Fiona Burns
Update on Partnership MattersCarolyn Fishman
Update from Equality ForwardLinda McLeod
Update on validation applications & evaluation of pilotKathie Robertson
AOB & date of next meetingKathie Robertson
Lunch and comfort break


Part 2 :

  • Review of DSA - Draft Recommendations Victoria Beattie
  • Groups for discussion on particular DSA recommendations:

Group 1 - Facilitated by Victoria & Claire

Group 2 - Facilitated by Kathie & Mick

Group 3 - Facilitated by Alan & Laura

Student training on equipment

Appeals & Exceptional Cases Procedures

Voluntary Tutorials

Access Courses

IAG

Outwith Term Time

Part Time

Linguistic Support

Travel

Other Issues - Waiting Times, Communication & Guidance on roles of agencies

Other Issues - NMPH

Other Issues - Application Forms & Fraud

  • Paper on Reasonable Adjustments
  • Next steps

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