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Hearing Impairments

For Aston students with a Hearing Impairment DANU services may include:
  • Advice and support with applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance  (DSA) or other available funding
  • Referral to Assistive Technology Officer (ATO) for advice
  • Liaison with the student Accommodation team regarding Deaf Alerter systems, etc.
  • Study Support workers, e.g. note-takers, readers or other study support (DSA approval or other funding source required)
  • Sessions with a visiting teacher for language support (DSA approval or other funding source required)
  • British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters, lip speakers and communication support workers (DSA approval or other funding source required)
  • Liaison with your School of Study to arrange appropriate support such as:
    • Lecture notes or presentation materials in advance
    • Extra exam time in examinations or other assessment arrangements
    • Additional support from your Personal Tutor
To learn more of what DANU can offer, please click the following link:
Support DANU Can Offer