What about Distance Learning, Study Abroad, Field Trips and Work Placements?

Part IV of the DDA means that institutions must take action to ensure disabled students have the same opportunities as others to benefit from distance learning, study abroad, work placements and field trips.

The resources below may be useful sources of guidance and information. The AccessAbility Centre often has copies of reports available for loan and access to other similar guidelines.

Providing Work Placements for Disabled Students: a good practice guide for FE and HE institutions (DfES 2002), Ref DfES/0024/2002

Wray, M. et al 2005: The Professional Education and Disability Support Project - Best Practice Guide: Disabled Students and Work Placements, www.hull.ac.uk/pedds
Accessed 19/12/08