As part of the radio assessment, each student has to conduct
a factual radio package on a topic of their choice. I have decided to choose
the recent decision by the conservative government to cut funding to disabled
students in higher reduction. This means Universities will have to pay out of
their own pocket for taking on students who require additional help. From next
September, universities will have to pay for: non-medical support staff,
including note-takers, and readers, and funding for computer equipment and
specialist accommodation will be reduced.
Research: Guardian Article (03/12/2015) -
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/dec/02/government-to-cut-funding-disabled-university-students-jo-johnson
The Independent Article (24/11/2015) - http://www.independent.co.uk/student/istudents/disabled-students-allowances-cuts-britain-needs-to-ensure-disabled-students-have-the-same-chances-as-a6746421.html
Official Government Document (Consultation on targeting
funding for disabled students in High Education from 2016/17 onwards -
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/439947/bis-15-81-consultation-on-targeting-funding-for-disabled_students-in-higher-education-from-2016-17.pdf
National Union of Students: Cuts Briefing Document -
https://uclu.org/sites/uclu.org/files/u84290/documents/dsa_cuts_briefing1.pdf
