Uni said I'm not allowed to attend lectures.

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If his/her DSA needs assessment says (s)he needs it then (s)he is entitled to it.

Unfortunately the world of work is different to university...

Yeah I can definitely say the treatment of people with disabilities of any kind is vastly different from university to university. I went and discussed with one university in my country and they said straight away that they rather not have me. Not because of my grades because they were fine, but because they said it was hard to make work and 'most people with disabilities drop out anyway'. It's ridiculous how arrogant and narcissistic some head staff can be.

Luckily I found a university that is very tolerant and has clear procedures for disabilities now. I have received a clear list of benefits and exceptions to make up for the difficulties I'm having. I can talk with the counsellor any time I want without rude remarks like other universities. It's kind of shocking how intolerant and closed minded some higher up people can be in some universities.

That's mental. I get extra time but I never knew you could get 'less work'. To be perfectly honest it seems a bit unfair really. The needs assessment should be about creating the conditions whereby you are able to handle the load. Not let you off carrying the load.

You may contact your university dean and/or department chair in regards to this matter. I assume you've been in contact with your university's disabilities services already, yes? Although I cannot know the specifics of your situation, it would be in your best interest to have an administrator advocate on your behalf. All the best, and you deserve better so you can do well academically.

Actually, that is an incorrect citation SHe is not employed by the university. They are talking about not allowing her to take lecture classes... section 504 and the ADA state that they cannot restrict the student's activities solely based on a person's disabled status unless the individual is a danger to others... There have been several cases in the courts where american universities tried to do the same thing, and they were ordered into compliance with the ADA... The reason being that if you only have access to taped lectures, you are missing out on the opportunity to request clarification or further information of points in the class.

According to section 504, they are required to make accommodations... but "a college or university is not required to provide academic adjustments or auxiliary aids and services if such provision would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or when the academic requirements are essential to a program of study or to meet licensing prerequisites."

Feralucce and others have brought up some good points. Who actually told you that you cannot attend lectures??? I do hope this can be addressed right away, regardless of whatever your specific circumstances, this just is not fair as you are a registered student. An administrator would be happy to advocate for you.