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Formally, the University demonstrates its commitment to both staff and students with disability through the development and implementation of its Disability Action Plan 2014 – 2018. The plan is developed through consultation with our staff and students, with their views and ideas informing the actions required to achieve our disability objectives over this period. The plan encourages prospective and current staff and students of the University community to engage with, understand and respect differences and similarities among people. It focuses on increased consultation and awareness about disability and introduces new initiatives and activities to further enhance:
- The inclusion of students and staff with disability in all aspects of university life
- Identification and removal of barriers to tertiary education and employment for students and staff
- Diversification of the University’s workforce and student population
- Prevention of intentional, non-intentional or systemic discrimination
Download the Disability Action Plan. (PDF, 926kb)
A link to UniSA's Disabiliy Hub can be found here.
Access and inclusion: Access and Inclusion services are all about supporting and empowering students to achieve their academic goals and participate equitably in all aspects of university life. An Access Plan is a confidential document that provides information about the impact of a student’s disability, impairment, mental health condition or chronic health issue on their studies. The Access Plan will document the agreed services that will be provided by Access and Inclusion, including any alternative exam arrangements if required. The Access Plan helps students to negotiate reasonable academic adjustments with University staff.