Disabled Students' Allowances assessments
We have a Disabled Students Allowance Quality Assurance Group (DSA-QAG) registered centre in London and Liverpool. The centres offer assessments and training on special equipment to all students and prospective students who qualify for the DSAs, whatever their disability.
DSAs assessments
If you are disabled and a student, or applying to study, you may be able to receive a Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs). This is a grant towards the cost of special equipment and other support you need for your course.
When you have successfully applied for a DSAs, you will need to arrange to have a needs assessment, which will identify your study needs.
What happens at the centre?
We assess your needs for the course you're taking, and can train you in using specialist equipment once the funding bodies have permitted you to have it.
We work in partnership with other organisations, so we can carry out a needs assessment whatever your disability – it doesn't have to be a sight problem.
Book an assessment
Our London and Liverpool Assessment Centres are open for assessments and to take bookings from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday. Assessment appointments take place within 10 working days of booking.
To book an assessment or for further information please contact us:
London
Telephone: 020 7391 2151
Fax: 020 7391 2195
Email: actionlondonandsoutheast@actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Liverpool
Telephone: 0151 702 5708
Fax: 0151 702 5701
Email: DSA.AssessmentCentreLiverpool@actionforblindpeople.org.uk
How to get there
London
London and South East Assessment Centre
Action for Blind People
105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE
The London centre is in RNIB's offices on Judd Street, central London. It's found just off Euston Road by King's Cross/St Pancras and the British Library.
Map of RNIB offices in Judd Street.
Liverpool
Action for Blind People
10 Duke Street
Liverpool
L1 5AS
Map of the office location on Duke Street
Comments and complaints
We provide a high level of service in all areas of our work; occasionally we fall short of the standards we set ourselves. Which is why we welcome and value your comments and complaints as they help us to resolve issues, where possible, and improve the service that we provide to you in the future. If you have any concerns with the service you have received from the centre, then please follow Action for Blind People’s complaints procedure.
