For Staff
...wanting to author e-learning materials
- Using the Course Materials Repository
- Using Online Coursework Submission
- Using the Plagiarism Detection Service
- Using Moodle
- Using WebCT
- Using Perception
- Using a Personal Response System
- SENDA
- Supporting Online Learning
- IPR and Copyright Guidance
- E-Learning Network (Mailing List)
- Training
- Learning and Teaching
In this section:
Online Learning and SENDA
What is SENDA?
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 (SENDA) amends the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995. The Act came into force in September 2002, and makes it unlawful to discriminate against students with a disability. Whereas previous provision was essentially reactive to needs, current legislation places an anticipatory duty on the University.In essence, SENDA 2001 requires HE staff to be proactive and to consider what 'reasonable adjustments' should be made to existing courses, as well as to courses in development. Governing Bodies of institutions could be held legally liable for any failures to abide by the Act, and individuals could also face litigation.
There is detailed University advice on SENDA, and this can be found at the Student Support Web site:
- What University provision does SENDA affect?
- Definition of disability
- What is discrimination?
- What are reasonable adjustments?
- Disclosure
- What happens if a student feels that ‘reasonable adjustment’ has not been made?
- The University’s approach
- Your responsibilities
Links:
- University of Essex Disability Statement
- University Guidelines for Accessible Web Design
- SENDA
- QAA: Students with Disabilities, 'Code of Practice for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education: Students with disabilities'
- TechDis
- LTSN Generic Centre: Disability
