disability and home learning? D:

fatou256

uu can try the OU and you may be also eligible for a Disability Student allowances if you need some equipment etc.... plus fee and course grant to cover the corse cost and material.

rosieben

I recommend OU too.

They are very supportive and aware of the needs of people with disabilities; I'm deaf and been so impressed with the options for transcripts of tapes, subtitled videos etc. Anyone unable to attend an exam centre can apply to sit the exam at home with an invigilator. Have a look at this page to see what additional support they offer, including funding.

Good luck!

fatou256

true at my last exam i was able to have extra minutes etc they can put on a grouc nd level romm if it need to be etc ...

i recommand the OU anytime at least you know where you are and what your course worth and it is recognise by others too !

one thing avoid home learning college and the like , they are crooks and expensive one !

polkadot

Im so glad I found this thread. I was finally awarded DLA (higher rate mobility and lower rate care) yesterday. I have cerebral palsy. Been having a wander round to see what this can do for me. I decorate cakes (with "one and a half hands") to earn my pocket money. I really wanted to do some sugarcraft courses at our local cel college but I cant see that I'll get help on DLA (although if I were an asylum seeker I would:rolleyes:).
I've just registered as self employed to keep myself on the right side of the law and thought maybe a business skills course or something like that?

Celtic what is LEA? Just when I thought I was getting on okay with all this "DLA and IS on WTHIT (what the heck is that)" stuff:rotfl:

longhotbath

Hi Polkadot, the LEA is you local educational authority, who may be able to help with your costs.

The college/school that hosts your sugarcraft course may have funding to offer reduced fees. Try ringing their fees department.

Good luck with the course and with your future business!!:T

polkadot

I'm gutted! I just called our local community education college-if I was an asylum seeker, I could ger cocessions-but on DLA I dont qualify

longhotbath

How about discounts for a lower income/ benefits?

polkadot

longhotbath wrote: »

How about discounts for a lower income/ benefits?

DF is on 23k a year so we are not considered low earners:mad: