Posts written by Rhodri Buttrick

An email came into my inbox and I stared at it with trepidation. It was a reminder to apply for my student loan for my second year at university. I remembered last year: it took ages; I couldn’t find the information and then it timed out as I was too slow.  Next I thought, where … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Student loans, another online form!’

The day following my disaster day, I was in the library struggling to find a book for my philosophy essay. Thankfully, there is a “disability coordinator” in the library who is extremely helpful and helps me find the books I need. I can even e-mail him in advance and he will find the books for … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Things can only get worse’

Organisation for a dyslexic can often be a major issue. I make a super effort to keep myself organised. I use an online task management system, (rememberthemilk.com) which syncs with my PDA. Inevitably, however, “the best laid plans of mice and men” go completely wrong, everything falls apart and I end up in a complete … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Disaster day’

In my last post, I wrote about some of the equipment and software I had received through my Disabled Students Allowance.  Now I thought I’d explain how I use it during a normal day at university.

After breakfast, I rush off to lectures with my PDA and Dictaphone in my pocket. I also have my laptop … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Gizmos galore’

Christmas came early for me this year as the equipment from my disabled students allowance arrived. I was sitting in my room in my hall when I heard jingle bells and the sound of hooves on my roof. Well, by that, I mean a delivery van turned up! I was really relieved when the new … Read more about ‘Guest blog - Christmas came early’