Persons with disabilities need access to the same services and opportunities as those without a disability. For instance, they need to go to school, access health care, and earn an income. They also need access to specific services like rehabilitation and assistive devices such as wheelchairs or braille materials.
The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) provides financial support to full-time or part-time students in higher education who are experiencing financial difficulties. The Student Assistance Fund can help students with the costs such as: Books and class materials. Rent, heating and lighting bills.
The purpose of the Fund for Students with Disabilities is to provide funding to higher education institutions to assist them in offering supports and services to eligible students with disabilities so that they can access, fully participate in and successfully complete their chosen course of study.
The purpose of the Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD) is to provide funding to higher and further education institutions to assist them in offering supports and services to eligible students with disabilities so that they can participate on an equal basis with their peers.
The HSE provides and funds a range of services for people with disabilities and their carers. These services include basic health services as well as assessment, rehabilitation, income maintenance, community care and residential care respite, home care and daycare. Some services are provided directly by the HSE.
The Race Equality Network (REN) at King's College London is a community network created and led by dedicated staff and PGR students who volunteer their personal time, alongside their regular job duties and responsibilities, to oversee its functions.
The Inclusion Support Program helps early childhood education and care (ECEC) services address barriers to inclusion. It helps children with additional needs participate in ECEC through tailored support and funding to services.
The King's Inclusion Plan will advise your academic department on how best to support your engagement with your course. To create a KIP you need to meet with a Disability Adviser to discuss your needs. Once drafted the KIP is sent to you in your Student Record Account and you can ask for amendments to be made.
Hannah Sauer (she/her) – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor. Hello! My name is Hannah and I work as an EDI Advisor.
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