Disabled students allowance assessment, experiences?

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Hi all,
I've got an assessment for disabled students allowance via Teams this week. What should I expect? (I am a wheelchair user, difficulties typing, and have autism and psychosis).
TIA

They're very chilled. If you've done PIP etc - nothing like that. They're not trying to catch you out, they're actually trying to help! They tend to give you a list of support options depending on what medical evidence you've submitted, you try some things like software out, and then you just agree to the support they offer.
Support you might be offered based on what you've said:
Dictation software
Ergonomic seating or similar for studying
Some sort of mindmap software
An autism/ MH support worker, who you see usually once a fortnight and they help you manage your workload etc

Both my DCs have DSA for various conditions. The assessments were very helpful. Unlike other assessments you may have been through they are actively trying to find out what your difficulties are and what would be helpful.
If you have ideas about what you might need you will be able to explain that but the assessors will also suggest things you may not have thought of.

They were amazing for my DD when she was doing her masters. She has ADHD, fibro and dyspraxia. She was given a bunch of equipment to help with this, including a sit stand desk and specially adjusted chair. She also had a mentor who have her lots of assistance and advice.

I was so surprised knowing how hard this kind of support is to get in schools.

Positive news then OP

Good luck with your assessment and studies

Always ask for help when you get a bit stuck or overwhelmed

Thanks all!

I hope it goes well but just a heads up DSA assessments have recently been reformed and are no longer done by lots of smaller centre's but by two large companies. This only started at the end of February 24. Essentially they should still provide the same service as though.

My DD has DSA, and as PPs have said, we found the interview/assessment a really positive experience.

The person was genuinely wanting to help, find out what was needed etc.

Hope it goes well for you, OP.

My DD uses a wheelchair and has adhd.

She was offered an electric adjustable desk, ergonomic seating. She got priority access to the disabled rooms in uni accommodation.

She also got study support once a week and a learning plan. Various apps as well for executive functioning - bird in hand I think was one.

They are actually there to support you - it's not like pip or esa.

Yes, there was no choice of assessor, I hope it works out ok. At least I could choose the afternoon. Thanks for sharing your experiences.