1. A blind student, assisted by a guide dog, is coming to study English and history as combined honours. They wish to be resident on campus. The student has previously been accommodated in sheltered accommodation, whilst studying away from home for A levels. This accommodation has included a high proportion of elderly people who are also visually impaired.

What are the academic and social issues at both institutional level and tutor level that this student will present?

2. A trainee teacher at secondary level has a severe visual disability. This disability requires drops to be put in the eyes each morning and it takes several hours for the eyes to adjust. The student cannot see further than about 10 feet in front even when the drops have become effective. His specialist subject is ICT and he uses an adapted screen magnifier and specialist software. He has difficulty using public transport due to his limited vision.

Identify the training needs of this student and any potential issues arising out of school placement.

3. A student studying drama and English has been deafened in her teenage years through an accident. She has learnt Standard English as her first language and does not use sign language. However, her progress in learning to lip-read is limited. Consider the needs of this student. What resource implications are presented and how might you address this students personal and social needs?