Inclusive Practice is Good Practice - Fact Sheet 6.1: Who can Assist and How at the University Of Tasmania


CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Strategies Section 3: The Law Section 4: Rights and Responsibilities Section 5: Code of Practice Section 6: Who can Assist? Appendix A: Examples Appendix B: Appropriate Language and Behaviour Appendix C: Fact Sheets Bibliography References Tasmanian Organisations Acknowledge- ments To read PDFs Get Acrobat Reader.		Who can assist and how at the University Of Tasmania This Fact Sheet is available in PDF Format. To Access and download this version click here. The University of Tasmania employs Disability Advisers who can provide information and assistance regarding inclusive practices. DISABILITY ADVISERS ... Disability Advisers can provide information and access to a range of useful resources on strategies for inclusive teaching practice including; access to information/study materials in accessible formats physical access alternative assessment strategies curriculum modification assistive technology University Policy Disability Discrimination Act The Code of Practice for Australian Tertiary Institutions - Students with Disabilities Assistance Available on Campus Staff Development Opportunities University of Tasmania Students with Disabilities Advisory Committee (SDAC) Resource Rooms S.E.A.L. Group (Students for Equal Access in Learning) In addition, Disability Advisers can provide you with: information and access to further specialist resources a sounding board for ideas in situations where solutions aren’t immediately obvious a link to specialist personnel in outside agencies a consultation service an independent third party where required Who can assist? For any information and assistance, please contact the Disability Advisers: Hobart CampusStudent ServicesPh. (03) 6226 2381 Launceston Campus & North West CentreStudent Services Ph. (03) 6324 3787 Further information can be found at the following web sites: University of Tasmania Disability Services: http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/academic/services/dlo/dlo.html University of Tasmania Disability Information: http://www.utas.edu.au/docs/student_services/disability_ service/index.html GATEWAYS Web Site provides news and information for people with disability and those working for equity in education, training and employment. http://www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/gateways/gateways.htm GOOD PRACTICE... at the University of Tasmania A Lecturer suspecting that John, one of his students, may have a learning disability, contacted the Disability Adviser for advice. Further discussions between John and his Lecturer took place with the outcome being that John was then referred to the Disability Adviser. At the interview, the Disability Adviser explained to John the potential benefits to be gained in undertaking a learning disability assessment and what the process entailed. Having chosen to proceed with this course of action, John was then referred for assessment. The written report outlining the results of John’s assessment identified his learning strengths as well as deficiencies. The Disability Adviser subsequently arranged for John: 1. access to assistive technology via the SEAL resource room 2. learning strategies The Disability Adviser then produced an advocacy memorandum for academic staff identifying John’s learning requirements and assessment recommendations.
		Introduction \| Strategies for Inclusive Practice \| What The Law Says \| Legislative Requirements \| Rights and Responsibilities \| Code of Practice \| Who Can Assist? \| Examples of Inclusive Practice \| Appropriate Language and Behaviour \| Index to Fact Sheet Series \| Bibliography \| Recommended References \| Tasmanian Organisations \| Acknowledgements