Useful links
- National Network of Assessment Centres
- The National Network of Assessment Centres is a UK-wide network of specialist services that work together to facilitate access for disabled people to education, training, employment and personal development. Assessment Centre services include quality assessment and support in the use of assistive technology and/or specialised learning strategies.
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National Network of Assessment Centres Website - NADO Ltd.
- NADO Ltd. is the professional organisation for disability and support staff in further and higher education. NADO is for anyone working in the post-16 education sector and involved in the management or delivery of services for students with disabilities.
- NADO Website
- disability.gov.uk
- The government's disability web site want to help you find out about your rights as a disabled person, and to learn more about the legislation that exists to help establish fully comprehensive and enforceable civil rights for disabled people in the UK.
- disability.gov.uk
- Department for Education and Skills
- To help you get the best out of going to university or college, there is a range of financial help available from the Department of Education and Skills. Essentially you will have two main types of expenses whilst at university or college - tuition fees and your own living expenses. Student loans for maintenance are available to help out with your living costs, and you may also be eligible for a grant. On these pages you will find further information about the range of help available for students in England and Wales. This includes information about the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).
- DfES Website
- Disability Rights Commission
- The DRC have a web site and here you can find out about the Disability Rights Commission and what they do. If you have a question about disability you may need their Help line.
- DRC Website
- Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
- Skill is a national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
- Skill Website
- EmpTech
- EmpTech aims to provide information resources on assistive technologies that are designed to help those with specific difficulties or disabilities work and study more effectively. The database includes product descriptions, links to manufacturers, suppliers with addresses as well as other related resources including advice and training guides where available. News items linked to the use of assistive technologies are regularly posted and updates occur on a weekly basis.
- EmpTech Website
- DSA-QAG (Disabled Students' Allowance Quality Assurance Group)
- The objective of QAG is to ensure that the Quality Assurance Framework Policies and Procedures, which includes standard operating procedures, provide guidance to Assessment Centres in England and Wales to facilitate delivery of a quality assured needs assessment service. This is to ensure that a disabled student
receives a high quality service which is timely, effective and meets their needs, at whichever Centre they choose to have their assessment done.
- DSA-QAG Website
