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DSA SUPPORT

Supporting DSA students to success


 

Here at Scanning Pens, our award-winning portable text-to-speech technology supports neurodiverse learners to read confidently and study independently.

 

Essential tools for assessors


 

As an assessor, we want to give you all the equipment needed to work alongside students and help them with any obstacles they face. Our essential C-Pen assessors tool kit offers the perfect solution for paper-based literature, all with a special 50% assessor discount

DSA assessor training


 

We provide full training to all assessors on our range of smart pens, specific to their needs, so they get the most out of the pen. They’ll have access to webinars hosted by our expert team, which provide everything you need to know about the pens, keeping you up to date with the latest features.

Our goal is to ensure all needs assessors are fully trained on how to use our range of pens and have all the tools necessary to nurture learners on their journey.

Webinars


 

You will also have access to free webinars, where you will get the latest information about all the goings on in the world of smart pens and who they support.

 

We also hold training webinars, with the goal of ensuring all assessors are fully trained and up to date with their knowledge of the pens for efficient use in assessments.

 

Find Out More

 

About Our Pens




Multiple built-in dictionaries

Instantly scan and hear printed words

Built-in voice recorder


Listen to the exam questions accurately

No need for human reader

Social inclusion

Additional Materials


 

We have many resources to help support students and workers, including:

Assessor Training Sessions and Information Webinars
Phone Assistance
Online Support Chat
 

We also have other support materials, which tells you everything about our assistive technology. Below are some downloadable versions of our flyers.

 

 

 

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Essential Guides


 

We have a wide range of helpful resources on hand to help get you started with your pen including quick start and implementation guides.


 

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How we’ve helped the neurodiverse community


 

Here is what assessors and students are saying about Scanning Pens, and how our smart pens have helped them.

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A big thank you for developing this technology, my university experience would have been a lot different without the use of the scanning pen and the extra equipment supplied by the DSA. This revolutionised my world as well as my work, allowing me to scan information straight from the pen to my computer. It would also read things back to me, which helped with memory retention.

Karen - University Student

Scanning Pens training has enabled better independence for our individuals with significant SEND.

Knebworth Primary School

We were very satisfied with the topic relevance, materials provided, overall content and the support provided by the facilitator/trainer.

Kirklees College

Frequently asked questions

 

What is Disabled Students’ Allowance?

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is government funded support which covers study-related costs due to an individual with mental health issues, long-term illness, or other ailments. This can be on its own or in addition to any student finance you get.

 

Who can apply?

You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) if you live in England and have a disability that affects your ability to study, such as a:

 
  • Specific learning difficulty, for example dyslexia or ADHD
  • Mental health condition, for example anxiety or depression
  • Physical disability, for example if you have to use crutches, a wheelchair or a special keyboard
  • Sensory disability, for example if you’re visually impaired, deaf or have a hearing impairment
  • Long-term health condition, for example cancer, chronic heart disease or HIV
 

You must also:

  • Be an undergraduate or postgraduate student (including Open University or distance learning)
  • Qualify for student finance from Student Finance England
  • Be studying on a course that lasts a year

 

How do you claim?

Once your eligibility for DSA is confirmed, Student Finance England may ask you to contact an assessment centre to work out what help you need.
This is known as a needs assessment. Do not book this until Student Finance England asks you to.
The assessment is paid for through any DSA entitlement you may have.
After the assessment, you’ll get a report listing equipment and other support you can get for your course.

 

What do you get with DSA?

DSA helps students with the cost of:

 
  • Specialist equipment, for example a computer if you need one because of your disability
  • Non-medical helpers, for example a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter or specialist note taker
  • Extra travel to attend your course or placement because of your disability
  • Other disability-related study support, for example having to print additional copies of documents for proof-reading
 

Source: GOV.UK

 

Videos


Check eligibility for a demonstration pen and assessor pack


 

 

 

 

If you’re interested in having a demonstrator pen as part of your assessor pack, then click below to find out your eligibility. A special assessors pack is also available, filled with guides and goodies to showcase in your assessment centre.

 
 

Check Eligibility/Order Assessor Pack

 

Get in Touch


This is PJ, who has worked in the DSA sector here at Scanning Pens for over 6 years. She has the valuable expertise you need to be fully trained and knowledgeable on our pens.

 
 
Name: PJ Balderstone

Position: Business Development Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +4420279764912
 

 

Well what I journey I have had, during school I was really left to my own devices, such as day dreaming, doodling

I was 36 at the time so going back to college was quiet daunting It was until I had my own child, who had a diagnosis of dyslexia, that I decided to give me self a shake and show just not me but the world that I can do things, I can achieve ,so off I went to the local college where I proceeded to get some help which I had to fight for , the help I received was, a scribe and proof reader , which sort of helped.

It wasn’t until I was at university did I truly go help through the DSA , which involve a diagnostic process , which allowed me to receive equipment from a laptop , dragon speaker and the most valued piece of equipment of all was the scanning pen

This revolutionized my world as well as my work, allowing me to scan bit of information straight from the pen to my computer, pictures , graphs and everything in between , it would also read things back to me , which helped with memory retention , as some of you might know that working memory is a bit blip for dyslexics as well as reading allowed as what we see and say are two different things.

Whoever the scanning pen helped a lot with this , so a big thank you for developing this technology , my university experience would have been a lot different without the use of the scanning pen and the extra equipment supplied by the DSA

Karen - University Student
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