Free laptop if disabled?

A friend of mine went to jordanstown university and as they were disabled received a free MacBook, printer etc. Is this just applicable to jordanstown or do queens offer this aswell? Would really appreciate if anyone could respond

Reply 1

Shiv Loves Maths

Original post by Aaron1256

All universities do this if you are officially disabled, ie you would need documents and proof

Reply 2

The_Lonely_Goatherd

My understanding is that computers/laptops are no longer completely free: you need to stump up a certain amount of money towards them (I read £200 but that was when they were talking about doing this, rather than actually doing this) :fyi:

But generally speaking if you can prove a disability and your student finance funding body recognises you as having a disability, you will then be entitled to a Disabled Students' Allowance package tailored to your exact needs. This may or may not include computer and related software. As far as I know, they can no longer recommend Macbooks :nah:

Reply 3

thefatone

Original post by Aaron1256

I'm assuming you're likely not disabled

Original post by Shiv Loves Maths

All universities do this if you are officially disabled, ie you would need documents and proof

easy
1. Get run over by me while i'm on my driving lesson
2.got to hospital and find out you're disabled
3. you are now disabled
4. Apply for free laptop and printer
5. i go to jail

Reply 4

Aaron1256

Original post by thefatone

I'm assuming you're likely not disabled

easy
1. Get run over by me while i'm on my driving lesson
2.got to hospital and find out you're disabled
3. you are now disabled
4. Apply for free laptop and printer
5. i go to jail

Considering I have Crohn's disease, have flare ups maybe 3-4 times a year where I can barely get out of bed, have trouble with day to day living because of this,
Nahh you're right in not disabled

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Reply 5

Tiger Rag

The £200 only applies to SFE students.

Reply 6

thefatone

Original post by Aaron1256

Considering I have Crohn's disease, have flare ups maybe 3-4 times a year where I can barely get out of bed, have trouble with day to day living because of this,
Nahh you're right in not disabled, [/QUOTE]

ok calm dude it's just a joke, not harm intended

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Reply 7

The_Lonely_Goatherd

Original post by Tiger Rag

The £200 only applies to SFE students.

Ah that's handy to know - thanks for correcting me! :colondollar:

Reply 8

Tiger Rag

You also have to remember that you'll only get a laptop if your assessor feels you need one. Not every single disabled student will get a laptop.

Reply 9

josieeeee

Original post by Aaron1256

Hello, i am currently at Newman university and the equipment you will receive if you are dyslexic will be individual to you. depending on the type of areas you struggle ect. Its not the uni that provides the assessment for the type of equipment you need or the equipment itself its disabled student finance and call student finance and then ask for disability and then they will give you the information suited to you.