Disability statement
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Information for students with disabilities
The Institute of Historical Research (IHR) promotes equal opportunities in all activities irrespective of disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, social class, number of children, age, political beliefs or sexual orientation.
The IHR fully supports the University of London's Equal Opportunities Policy Statement and the School of Advanced Study's Policy on Students with Disabilities. Copies of these are available from the University web site at http://www.lon.ac.uk/Disability/Disability.html.
This statement supplements the above statements and policies.
We hope that we have created an atmosphere in which students are encouraged to disclose information relating to any disability. All such information will be treated as confidential.
Access
Applicants should note that there are ramps enabling access to Senate House and to the Institute itself. However some of the swing doors may make access difficult. Staff will help where possible, but applicants are invited to visit the building to assess accessibility.
Applications and enrolments
Special consideration will be given to applicants with disabilities with a view to accommodating their needs.
The IHR welcomes applications from disabled students who are considered according to the same academic criteria as all others.
Applicants are encouraged to disclose details of their disability on the relevant section on the application form. However it should be noted, that such information will not be disclosed to any unauthorised party, and will be kept confidential if the applicant so wishes. It is the right of the applicant not to disclose such information if they so wish.
Application forms can be supplied in larger print if required.
Applicant information accessed via the Institute's web site can be adjusted to large print if required. Similarly, the submission of on-line applications is encouraged.
Specific arrangements can be made for enrolment and registration to meet student's needs.
Information/Resources
The IHR is disabled-friendly in terms of the colour contrasts and scalable text available on the web site.
The IHR endeavours to prepare all correspondence in text which is no smaller than 12 point. Where this is possible, the Institute will endeavour to supply information in larger text size.
Teaching and assessing
All supervisors, tutors and staff dealing with admissions have been supplied with a copy of best practice guidelines for ensuring the equality of disabled students in relation to admissions, enrolments, and teaching practices.
Applicants should note that most teaching will take place in the Institute, which has lift access, suitable for the mobility-impaired, to all floors. It should be noted however, that some floors are split-level, which may cause some problems.
Supervisors, tutors and lecturers will endeavour to ensure that provision is made for disabled students as appropriate. This may include:
- Ensuring enough time between sessions to allow movement from one classroom to another
- Making appropriate amendments to course delivery including providing handouts in advance, offering short breaks to students/interpreters, and flexible deadlines.
- Giving consideration to the balance of assessed course work and examinations
- The IHR offers a wide range of services for students with disabilities when taking examinations. These are detailed in the School of Advanced Study's Policy Statement and include the use of an amanuensis, arrangements for typing papers, extra time allowance for dyslexic students, special seating, and allowing short breaks.
Applicants should note that there are currently no induction loop facilities available and that entry to some of the library facilities and offices may present difficulties for the mobility impaired. The Institute does have magnification equipment in the library to assist visually impaired students and a desk with an adjustable height to assist those in wheelchairs.
Applicants should note that the Institute does not have a disabled toilet and that the nearest is approximately 20 yards away.
Applicants for the MA in Contemporary British History should note that some modules will be taught at other Institutes and Universities. The IHR will endeavour to supply as much information relating to access and facilities for the disabled at these sites as possible so that individuals can make an informed decision about joining this programme.
Disability co-ordinator
The Director of the IHR has responsibility for ensuring that it complies with its legal requirements.
The IHR's policy and its compliance with legal requirements will be monitored and reviewed regularly.
The Institute cannot claim to be able to accommodate all students with disabilities, but it will make all reasonable adjustments to do so.
Enquiries from disabled students are encouraged and should be made to the Institute Administrator, Elaine Walters, IHR, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU (email: elaine.walters@sas.ac.uk).
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09/07/02