1. Preferred Name (this will be used in all correspondence with you and those implementing support for you)*
2. Legal Name (This should be your full name in which you are formally known to the University of Birmingham)*
A PEEP is a bespoke plan for individuals who may not be able to reach an ultimate place of safety unaided, or within a satisfactory period of time in the event of an emergency. Please consider the following questions:
You are responsible for drawing attention to changes in circumstance that should prompt a review. If you decide a PEEP is not currently required but circumstances change you are responsible for informing your Disability Adviser / Wellbeing Officer to request this is implemented.
Please provide further details about possible support requirements or any adjustments you may have received previously. (This can include possible areas such as accommodation adjustments, exam arrangements, personal care requirements (this will need to be arranged through alternative providers, we advise you how to access this, if needed), mobility support etc)
(Please note that arrangements that were in place at a previous institution may not necessarily be made at UoB)
Please attach appropriate evidence below (this will be required before any adjustments can be put implemented). Further guidance about appropriate evidence can be found at https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/welfare/disability/access.aspx
(please note prescriptions, JCQ Form 8 from school and appointment letters will not be accepted as appropriate evidence).
We are aware that it can be difficult to obtain appropriate evidence. If you are having difficulties obtaining evidence please contact us for further advice by emailing disability@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is funding available to eligible students to cover some of the extra costs you may incur because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
If you haven’t applied for Disabled Student’s Allowances, further information about the process and eligibility criteria can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas
If you have already undertaken a needs assessment, please attach a copy of your report below:
Consent
Accessing support through SDS requires us to hold information in relation to your disability. This could include (but not limited to) registration forms, evidence, DSA forms, correspondence and Reasonable Adjustment Plans.
Dependent on your individual needs your information may need to be shared with the following people within the institution as appropriate: relevant staff within your College, Examinations office, Accommodation, Library services, Timetabling etc. This information will only be shared on a need to know basis to ensure that your support can be implemented.
Where additional support is required, information may also need to be shared with external providers such as assessment centres or support providers to help facilitate support.
For more information about how your details may be shared please visit https://birmingham.ac.uk/privacy/index.aspx.
- To minimize the risk of misinterpretation, the opportunity should be provided for the student to seek additional clarification and/or discuss outline assignment plans with tutors. PGA staff must ensure that students know how to access this support and are clear about the number of sessions available.
- If extensions are needed due to disability-related reasons, PGA staff should discuss the mechanisms for this with the student.
- It may be advisable to create an academic plan to enable the student to manage their deadlines.
- Accommodations may be needed for presentations, for example extra time to prepare when on a residential course.
- It is the PGA’s responsibility to ensure that the student is fully aware of when and where their examinations will take place. The PGA is responsible for organizing the exam venue and providing an invigilator/ reader/ scribe. The student has been advised that their future exams will take place at the Belfry.
- The student is entitled to 35% extra time per hour online tests/class test/examinations. If there are more than 3 hours of exams scheduled in one day consideration should be given to splitting the exams over two consecutive days
Assistive Technology Booths (ATBs)
N.B. Software equipment and software available in ATBs – ATB access ONLY to be recommended for use of software / equipment – not for meetings / sleeping. Students should be made aware that they are entitled to 3 hours per day. Extensions can be requested through Library Services who will discuss requirements with the student based on need and availability, and look to confirm with disability services.
Technology available in ATBs
Equipment | Software |
Headset
| TextHelp Read and Write
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Ergonomic mouse
| MindJet Mind Manager
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High contrast keyboard
| Jaws
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Natural light lamp
| Zoomtext
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Tactile graphic printer
| Dragon
|
Index Brailer
| Claro, View, read, screenreader
|
Flatbed Scanner
| Dolphin easy convertor
|
Pearl Scanner
| Eclipse
|
Tv Magnifier
|
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