Expert Resources: #claimitDSA
These are the items that relate to #claimitDSA found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.
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Jessica Doyle | 03 Feb 2022This information has been updated! Originally published 26/07/19. Amended 03/02/22 Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a UK Government grant which provides personalised support to disabled students in Higher Education, in order to ensure a level playing field.
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Sophie.Shearer | 16 Aug 2018September is coming and we all know what that means – the famously frantic freshers’ weeks are upon us! It might be your first time away from home or perhaps you’re just concerned about getting organised, or how you’re going to afford the weekly food bill.Every year, AbilityNet helps thousands of...
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Sophie.Shearer | 16 Aug 2018It’s that time of year when staff and students are thinking about the start of the university term and Fresher’s Week. During this exciting time, it is important to consider access needs, provide support for people with a range of abilities and also to think carefully about student and staff mental...
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Sophie.Shearer | 15 Aug 2018School’s out for summer, but along with lots of sunshine and fun it also means results day is looming! A- levels results day is today, Thursday 16th August and students all over the country are preparing to find out how they did in their exams. If you’re one of the lucky ones off to university it...
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Sophie.Shearer | 17 Apr 2018It's the time of year when students at every level of education exams are getting pretty serious about revision and exam preparation. We all have our own unique ways of managing the stress that exams can bring, but don’t forget technology can be a complete game changer.
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Sophie.Shearer | 12 Feb 2018We use technology to enhance our lives every day by shopping online, keeping up to date with friends and making travel plans, but have you thought about using apps to look after your mental health?
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Sophie.Shearer | 12 Feb 2018We use technology to enhance our lives every day by shopping online, keeping up to date with friends and making travel plans, but have you thought about using apps to look after your mental health?
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Claudia.Cahalane | 14 Jan 2018Now the festivities are over it's time for us all to start thinking about the year ahead. For most students it's time to get to work. Whether you've got a thesis, dissertation or a simple report to write, these student apps will help to maximise productivity, reduce procrastination and even improve...
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Alex.Barker | 05 Sep 2017AbilityNet's Advice and Information Officer, Alex Barker, revisits his concerns about his disability in his early days at university, and wonders what tech support and advice is available for students with a disability starting university this year.
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Claudia.Cahalane | 09 Jan 2017For students struggling with a disability, learning difference or anxiety, reaching the end of a university course can feel impossible without support.
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