Great article. Just to add …
Implicitly within the social model of disability is that the only ‘expert’ about the needs of the disabled person is that person itself.

Somehow we’ve got into a whole situation where paid ‘experts’ are making decisions on needs and donating out largesse to the deserving disabled!

Your story is a deep critique of higher education and the DSA that even with all the extra money and resources your needs were ignored.

Best

Mickey