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<p>Higher education (HE) providers are independent and autonomous bodies, and as such
are responsible for fulfilling their duties under both acts. Recent changes to Disabled
Students’ Allowances sought to encourage all HE providers to fulfil their responsibilities
under the Equality Act 2010. However, it is for higher education institutions to ensure
adherence. The Higher Education Funding Council for England recently published a review
of the provision of support to disabled students, which contains examples of good
practice from across the sector. It also contains recommendations that give clear
indications of actions that can help HE providers improve their offer to disabled
students.</p><p> </p><p>The Equality and Human Rights Commission provides technical
guidance on the Equality Act, and the Office of the Independent Adjudicator outlines
good practice guidance for universities to consider when supporting disabled students.
The Equality Challenge Unit supports equality and diversity for staff and students
in HE, and also publishes technical guidance on the Equality Act.</p>
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