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Disability Services

Guiding Policies

In keeping with the aims of the Disability Discrimination Act and the University's policy regarding Students with Disabilities, the University of Adelaide provides a range of services to students with temporary or ongoing disabilities or medical conditions. This may include adjustments to the standard teaching or assessment processes.

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) ensures students with a disability attending university in Australia have the right to be treated without discrimination.

Last day to lodge an application for Alternative Exam Arrangements with Disability Services is October 10th 2008.

The University's position is  that:

• People with a disability have the same right to study at University as everyone else.
• Students with disabilities have the right to reasonable adjustment to learning and assessment in order to minimise the impact of their disability or medical condition.
• Students with disabilities have the right to access a range of support services made available through the University.

Links for further information on Legislation Policies and Operational Plans:

• Equal Opportunity Act
• Disability Action Plan
• AVCC Guidelines Relating to Students with Disabilities
• Students with Disabilities: Code of Practice for Australian Tertiary Institutions

Policies of The University of Adelaide:

• Reasonable Adjustments to Teaching and Assessment for Students with a Disability policy
• Alternative Examinations Arrangements Policy
• Infectious & Communicable Diseases Policy 
• Students Complaint Policy