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Question 1

Does your disability have a name?:

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Question 2

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Question 3

Identify how your disability will affect your ability to study? For example, you become tired easily and are unable to sit for long periods, or you will require adaptive technology such as screen readers.:

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Question 5

How will the medicine prescribed for your disability affect your ability to study? For example, does it make you drowsy, bruise easily or become tired?:

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Question 6

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The Disability Discrimination Act refers to reasonable adjustments that may be made by institutions to assist students with disabilities.Think about what adjustments you may need to help you with your study. For example, note takers, accessible lecture theatres, adjustable benches, extra time for assignments and exams, part time study, adaptive technology, screen readers or alternative exam venues

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Based on your requirements the Disability Liaison Officer or Student Support Officer at your tertiary institution will draw up an access plan for you. This plan sets out the study requirements that you will need and authorises their implementation. The Disability Liaison Officer or Student Support Officer will negotiate with lecturers on your behalf regarding the implementation of the access plan.

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Question 7

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Mark the disclosure line below to identify how comfortable you are about revealing your disability or study requirement(s).

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I don’t care who knows about my disability. I am comfortable talking about it.

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No way I’d want anyone to know about my disability. I’m not at all comfortable talking about it.

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Question 8

Think about the mark you made on the disclosure line above. When is this likely to be an issue?:

early on before I start my coursewhen I think of itbefore my first assignment is duewhen things go wrongbefore my final examsnot at all

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Question 9

What experience have you had at disclosing your disability or study requirement(s)?:

I have never told anyoneI feel uncomfortable telling anyoneI am never sure what/how much to tellit has been unpleasant when I have told peopleI don’t think people believe me when I tell thempeople might assume certain things about me if I discloseI have had different experiences from those above

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Question 10

What effect do you expect telling staff at your tertiary institution about your disability or study requirement(s) will have?:

it should make things easier for meit will probably mean that I will failI will get the support I needother students won’t include melecturers will complainpeople will be more helpful if they know

Discussing disclosure:

There are many places that you can go for assistance if you want to talk to someone about disclosing your disability or study requirement(s). For instance:

Disability Liaison Officers or Student Support Officers
counsellors
lecturers or tutors

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