Present caps on the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) mean that Deaf, hard of hearing and disabled students are not receiving the support they need, according to a recent report.
The Snowdon Trust, a charity providing grants to disabled students, has released a report shows that disabled postgraduates are most likely to be affected by a shortfall in funding.
Disabled Student's Allowance is a government grant to provide extra financial help for students who have extra costs while studying, because of their disability. Any student with a disability can apply for DSA. An assessment by a specialised assessor is required to determine what equipment or support or modifications are necessary to meet a student’s needs.
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