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Disabled Students Allowance
If you’re a Higher Education student with a disability or specific learning difference, you could gain access to support through the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).
What is the Disabled Students Allowance?
The Disabled Students Allowance is an available source of government funding that supports students to get specialist equipment, individual non-medical assistance, travel expenses, and other forms of disability-related help.
This can be on its own or in addition to any student finance you get.
The type of support and how much you get depends on your individual needs – not your household income.
Who is eligible for the Disabled Students Allowance?
You will need to review a few factors to understand whether you qualify for the Disabled Students Allowance. Location is an important factor since the Equality Act 2010 covers citizens in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. And different laws apply to Scotland.
Some conditions that may classify an HE student as a disabled student include:
- Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or ADHD
- A mental health condition that includes anxiety and depression
- Physical disabilities that may require assistive technology
- A long-term health condition
Did you know that you can request Caption.Ed through the Disabled Students Allowance?
What is Caption.Ed?
Caption.Ed is a piece of note-taking and captioning software recommended through the Disabled Students Allowance.
Being focused in lectures is hard work. You’ve got to listen, write notes, and watch slides, all at the same time. Caption.Ed captures the important stuff so you can focus on staying present.
Our users use Caption.Ed to:
- Reduced anxiety around taking notes
- Reduce distractions so you can stay present
- Provide independence in note-taking
- Improve productivity and reduce fatigue
Compatible on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and mobile devices. Caption.Ed is also ISO 27001:2022 compliant.
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Why would Caption.Ed be useful for me?
Caption.Ed supports users in education by:
- Reducing anxiety around information retention
- Increasing focus and concentration
- Supporting independent working
- Boosting confidence and providing peace of mind
Who is Caption.Ed best suited for?
Caption.Ed can have a positive impact on anyone who chooses to use the software. A majority of users within education tend to be:
- Students who are deaf or have hearing loss
- ESOL students
- Students who require note-taking support
- Students who are neurodivergent
- Students who experience depression and anxiety
Get Caption.Ed for free through the Disabled Student’s Allowance
We’re here to help
If you’ve got questions about accessing Caption.Ed through the Access to Work scheme, reach out to the team.
Step 1
Apply to DSA
Head over to the gov.uk website and follow their application process.
Step 2
Be assessed
You’ll have an assessment and your assessor will make recommendations. If you’re interested in Caption.Ed, remember to mention this to your assessor.
Step 3
Get your licence
If you’re recommended Caption.Ed, a reseller will provide you with a licence key.