Disabled Students' Allowance

Box42 supplies equipment, software and support services for disabled students on degree level courses at universities and colleges. This service includes students who have specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia as well as those with physical and sensory disabilities.

If you think you may be eligible for this kind of help there are a number of steps you will need to take before we can help you by supplying equipment and services through the Disabled Students' Allowance scheme.

Even if you don't qualify for the DSA, many of the products and services we offer could to help you overcome barriers to learning and employment.

We offer students a comprehensive range of resources and support:

• Free quotations and information
• Complete desktop computer systems with software installed
• Complete notebook computer systems with software installed
• Supply of specialist software and hardware
  • voice recognition software and hardware
  • spellcheckers, dictionaries, word grids
  • note-pad computers, PDAs & pocket memos
  • text-to-speech software, OCR software
  • wordprocessors & touch-typing tutors
  • outlining, planning & study skills software
  • tape & digital recorders, mini-disc recorders
  • scanners, printers, desks, chairs, rests etc
• Delivery, set-up and introduction training session
• Warranty and support to the end of your course
• Seven-day a week telephone help-line
• Additional training & study skills support
  

Our services to you will equal or exceed the Service Level Agreement (SLA) standards currently being set by the Quality Assurance Group, which includes representatives from DfES, SKILL, Universities & Colleges, LEAs, Assessment Centres and Suppliers.