Examples Of Adjustments & Support
Systems - Information for students
Examples of adjustments include
- Additional time in tests and examinations (usually 25%
extra);
- Use of a College computer or laptop in tests and
examinations;
- Separate room provided to accommodate students with
additional time in tests and examinations;
- Exam question papers provided on different coloured paper (for
those with colour sensitivity);
- Flagging examination scripts written by a student with
dyslexia without disclosing the identity of the student, enabling
academic staff to take the specific learning difficulty into
consideration when marking the script;
- Facility to record lectures (this has to be with the lecturer's
prior agreement, for use by the disabled student only; data
protection requirements must be agreed in advance);
- Extended loans in the library; and
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Specialist software: Inspiration (a mind mapping program),
TextHelp Read & Write Gold (a predictive and proof reading
program) and End Note (a referencing program) are
available to all students; Dragon Naturally Speaking (a speech to
text program) can be made available to a dyslexic student if
required, to assist with essay writing.
In the case of non-standard adjustments, the Course or Programme
Leader will be involved in any discussions regarding adjustments to
ensure that academic rigour is maintained and that the necessary
resources are available.
Examples of the support systems currently
available
For those with a hearing impairment
A hearing induction loop is installed in the Tate
Library, main Reception and the Student Centre. Hearing loops are
also installed in several of the lecture rooms and can be made
available in other rooms on request.
For those with a visual impairment
A computer program, JAWS, is installed in Tate Library to enable
visually impaired students and staff to surf the net and to read
books and documents in the Tate Library. A desktop magnifier,
the
Smartview Synergy video magnifier, is installed in the
Library, enabling a user to look at a book and magnify the text, as
required. Exam rubrics can be made available in large print,
on request.
Student Support Librarian
The College offers a dedicated support librarian for
students with disabilities. The librarian is able to offer
one-to-one support and guidance on the accession of learning
resource in alternative formats, the use of assistive technologies
and help finding and utilising learning resources through the
library.
For those with specific learning
difficulties
Assistive software programs are available to all students (see
details above). The Disability Officer provides a free screening
service, by appointment, for students who suspect that they
may have a specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia.
Occasional one to one support with a qualified dyslexia tutor can
be provided, following referral from the Disability Officer.
Counselling
Inner Circle Therapy Centre at Regent’s
College offers a bona fide confidential counselling service to all
students and staff on the campus.
Study skills information
Study skills handouts, which can be downloaded from the
College intranet and virtual learning environment (Blackboard), are
available to all students. These include:
- Strategies to help develop academic reading and writing;
- Revision and exam strategies;
- Note taking strategies;
- Time management suggestions;
- Strategies to help improve concentration;
- Strategies to help with giving presentations;
- Mind mapping;
- Strategies to stimulate critical thinking, etc.
Useful links to other higher education
websites are made available via Blackboard.
Page last updated 3/7/2012