Emergency clearing hotline for disabled students.

As anyone anxiously biting their nails right now will know, the 'A' Level results come out tomorrow. If you are disabled and suddenly find yourself dealing with the clearing process, don't worry, there is specific, targeted help out there for you in the form of an emergency clearing helpline.

Clearing is used by applicants who have not managed to secure a place at university or college for the current year, a system that is criticised by Trailblazers, a group of student campaigners, who say it fails to leave disabled students enough time to find a course and research whether the university will provide adequate facilities. 

Instead of just complaining, Trailblazers have decided to do something to help their fellow disabled students by organising an emergency clearing hotline. The hotline is being operated in conjunction with a new report, University Challenge, published by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's Trailblazers earlier
in the week, showing that disabled students are being penalised when choosing a university due to a lack of room for hired carers and access to shared
spaces, such as libraries and cafes. 

By calling freephone 0800 652 6352,on Thursday 20 August from 12-3pm, or emailing trailblazers@muscular-distrophy.org you can receive advice and support in choosing a university which best suits your needs.

From all the Ouch! team, best of luck for tomorrow.

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