Important Information
What We Can Offer
- Note takers
- AUSLAN Signing interpreters
- Real-Time Captioning in lectures
- Examination Modifications
- Adaptive Technology Computer laboratory
- Maps of the University
- Advocacy
- Specialised Software
- Scanning
- Electronic Formatting of Materials
- Materials on Coloured Paper
- Photocopying
- Specialised software networked across campus
- Digital Recorders
- Clearview magnifier
UC AccessAbility will assist students on an individual basis with support needs and will negotiate adjustments with you when you register.
The locations of lifts, parking spaces, ramps and toilet facilities can be found on our Access page.
Equipment
UC AccessAbility provides a range of equipment which can help students.
Students are encouraged to come in and discuss their needs.
- Voice Recognition Software (Dragon Dictate)
- Screen Reader Software (JAWS)
- Literacy Software (WYNN)
- Vision software (Zoom-text)
- Motorised scooter
- Height-adjustable motorised wheelchair
- TTY telephone
- Ergonomic furniture
- Digital tape recorders
- Slope boards
- Alpha-smart Neo Boards (for lecture note taking)
- The Smart-Pen Notetaking system
Hearing Loop Receivers
To access the Hearing Loop receivers in the lecture theatres listed below, you must ensure your hearing-aids are switched over to their 'T-Switch', as this will ensure you are able to pick up the hearing loops frequency.
- The Lecture theatres that have operational Hearing-Aid Loops are;
- 2B7
- 6B45
- 9A1
- 12B2
- 12B50 - Please note - This loop only exists in the flat floor section at the front of this room.
- 14B1 - Please note - There is NO COVERAGE in the upper seating level of 14B1.
With the exception of theatres 12B50 tier seating, and the upper level, (level 2), of 14B1, the best locations to access the hearing loop systems are approximately half way back in the seating from the front of the lecture theatre and 3 - 4 seats in from either side of the theatre.
If you have any questions about the Hearing Loop systems, please contact UC AccessAbility and make an appointment to see a Disability Advisor who can explain this in more detail if required.
Registration
Students must make an appointment to see UC AccessAbility. At this appointment they are required to produce current medical or professional documentation of their condition. All information is treated with absolute confidentiality and will not be released without the written permission of the student.
At the interview UC AccessAbility staff member will discuss with the student what services they require and what can be offered. (Not all students will require assistance, they may just register).
All consultations with UC AccessAbility are in the strictest confidence and are covered under the Privacy Act.
The University is committed to providing learning material in alternative formats. Students requiring the transcription of textbooks and other teaching material are encouraged to inform UC AccessAbility a minimum of four weeks prior to the first teaching week of semester. Every effort will be made to provide transcription in a timely manner however some delays may be beyond our control.
Call in or ring to make an appointment on (02) 6201 5233
Assessment
Students may discuss with UC AccessAbility the possibility of alternative assessment or examination modifications. These issues are negotiable with the teaching staff.
The University uses guidelines for reasonable accommodation, which are nationally recognised. These guidelines set out specific strategies in relation to a wide variety of disabilities and health conditions.
Strict deadlines are set down for the process of negotiation and outside of these deadlines there is no guarantee that UC AccessAbility will be able to make the requested arrangements.