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Disability Services
Disability Services provide training support for students with a disability to:
- Gain skills to enter the workforce
- Gain higher levels of qualification.
Disability Services will:
- arrange for reasonable adjustment to students' learning and assessment needs
- Liaise with and support institute staff and other key people to improve the student's learning experience.
Who is Supported?
Disability Services supports students who have:
- A physical impairment, e.g. paraplegia, quadriplegia, amputation, spinal injury.
- an intellectual impairment, e.g. Down syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome.
- Developmental disorders, e.g. autism spectrum disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- A neurological condition e.g. learning disabilities such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, acquired brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis.
- A psychiatric condition, e.g. anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder.
- A sensory impairment, e.g. deaf or hearing impairment, blind or vision impairment.
- A medical condition, e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart condition.
- A combination of impairments.
Resonable Adjustment
Reasonable adjustment is available to students with a disability participating in courses at Sunshine Coast TAFE. This means modifications or changes that will give you the same opportunities in training as a person without a disability. It is an aid to help you to participate equally.
Adjustments need to be ‘reasonable'. That is, they need to consider the needs of everyone involved so that no-one is disadvantaged. This includes you, other students, your teachers and the impact on the integrity of the course and your training organisation.
The type(s) of reasonable adjustment used will be discussed with you and will consider:
- Your needs, abilities and independence
- Your course/program
- The types of reasonable adjustment and resources available.
Some examples of reasonable adjustment include:
- Books in an alternative format, e.g. audio, electronic, Braille
- Access to specialised software
- Assistance from a support person, e.g. a note taker or sign language interpreter
- Extra time to complete assessments.
The Disability Services Coordinators are available for consultation at each campus. To make an appointment or for more information call 07 5457 1000.
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