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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

 

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Who can assist and how at the Australian Maritime College

This Fact Sheet is available in PDF Format. To Access and download this version click here. 

 

The needs and abilities of students with disability will differ from one individual to another. If you require assistance in devising and implementing inclusive teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual students, you are advised to contact the Coordinator, Student Support Unit. The Unit will provide further information and advice on a range of matters, including:

  • information/study materials in accessible formats
  • physical access
  • alternative examination strategies
  • curriculum modification
  • assistive technology

and general information relating to:
  • The Disability Discrimination Act
  • The Code of Practice for Australian Tertiary Institutions - Students with Disabilities
  • Assistance available on campus
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  • Staff Development Opportunities

Additionally, staff of the Student Support Unit can provide:
  • information and access to further resources;
  • a ́sounding boardî and source of ideas in situations where solutions are not immediately obvious;
  • a link to specialist personnel in agencies outside the Australian Maritime College;
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  • a third party in the communication process between staff and the students.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss these matters further, or require additional information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact:

The Coordinator
Student Support Unit
Connell Building MF9
Newnham campus
Ph. (03) 6335 4792
Fax. (03) 6326 6493

Web Site

In addition, the 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

 

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at the Australian Maritime College

A student with a physical disability, which affected her ability to write for prolonged periods of time, contacted the College prior to enrolment. She was accepted into the Course and, after discussion with the Student Support Unit, a series of adjustments were negotiated with the Course Coordinator and members of the teaching staff.

These adjustments included:

  • permission to record lectures

  • use of an ergonomic chair

  • copies of available notes and diagrams

  • use of the computer in examinations

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In the examination situation, a lap-top computer was provided for the student. In all other respects, the examination conditions were the same as for other students. The student answered the examination questions using a word processing package and saved the work on a disk which was handed to the examiner at the end of the session. The other students were aware of and understood the need for this adjustment, which was acceptable to the staff and the student involved.

 

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