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OUSA members may find the following links useful, not only to their studies but also for their general interests in eduation and subsequent careers.
Disabled Students Group
OUSA's own disability site, which has now achieved W C 3 W A I A A A design standards for accessibility, the Worlds highest accessibility standards.
O U financial support
There is a range of financial support available through the O U to help you pay for fees and study costs. Even if you are working and have a household income as high as £30,000 (more if you have dependants) you could be eligible for financial support.
www3.open.ac.uk/courses/about/p6_1.shtml
O U Alumni
The website for former students of the Open University. In addition to providing information and regular news updates, the website allows students, graduates and friends of the O U to communicate on both faculty and geographical bases.
Careers Advisory Service
The O U's own career advisory website contains careers information for prospective students, current and former students.
Graduates Association (A O U G)
Membership open to all O U graduates by annual subscription. Full calendar of local, regional and national events. Quarterly magazine Omega.
O U Life Screensaver
The O U Life Screensaver is a unique information service that allows you to keep up-to-date with all the O U has to offer, without having to lift a finger.
www.open.ac.uk/oulifescreensaver/
D I U S
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills brings together functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry, with further and higher education and skills, previously part of the Department for Education and Skills.
N U S
The National Union of Students website features campaigns, quality info about student life and details of great discounts for Card holders.
British Dyslexia Association
Aims to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (R N I B)
Charity offering general information, advice and guidance for people with sight problems.
Royal National Institute for the Deaf (R N I D)
Charity representing deaf and hard of hearing people.
SCOPE
Scope runs a wide range of services for people with cerebral palsy, their families and carers.
Skill
The National Bureau for Students With Disabilities. Skill is a national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the U K.