Wessex Needs Assessment Centre

 

The Wessex Needs Assessment Centre (WNAC) provide specialist assessments for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), many of whom are eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA). Our experienced team of assessors work collaboratively with the student, University services and external partners to consider the effects of the individual's disability within the context of their main study activities. Our recommendations include ICT equipment, training, study aids and specialist strategies.

Our aim is to promote the equalisation of opportunities without compromising the student's independence. Following assessment, students have access to ongoing support, advice and guidance.

Based within the University of Southampton, but with alternative venues around the South, WNAC are able to offer assessments and training to all UK students in receipt of DSAs at a location that is convenient to them.

WNAC works in partnership with the British Dyslexia Association and Helen Arkell Centre, for acess to their websites please click on the logos below:

• The next available appointment for a WNAC DSA needs assessment is 6 working days.
• The next available appointment for specialist assistive technology training by WNAC is 2 working days.
• Select this link for details of Student Finance England's DSA work stream processing times.

Useful downloads:

• WNAC Flyer
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Other Southampton sites:

• Accessibility
• Enabling Services
• Dyslexia Services
• Assistive Technology Service

Web links:

• Disabled Student Allowance (DSA)*
• DSA1 form-short(if applied for Student loan)*
• DSA1 form-full (if only applying for DSA not student loan)*
• Bridging the Gap Leaflet*
• DSA Quality Assurance Group*
• National Network of Assessment Centres*

*The University cannot accept responsibility for external web sites.

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