The student provides relevant documentation to documentation section) The student organises an appointment with a Disability Advisor, which can be a phone appointment, to discuss and agree on reasonable adjustments. An assessment is made by the Disability Advisor at this appointment in which reasonable adjustments are considered in the context of the nature of the student’s disability, the documentation provided and the program or course requirements. Further documentation may also be requested if necessary. Reasonable adjustments are set out in a plan and distributed to relevant academic staff and student services staff. 3.2 Documentation Disability Services require suitable documentation to organise reasonable adjustments for students with disability that are eligible to register with the service. 3.2.1 General Requirements In general students are required to provide original copies of supporting documentation outlining the nature of their disability and its impacts in the academic context. Documentation can be provided on a Registration or Supporting documentation form provided by the Disability Service which needs to be completed by an appropriate medical practitioner, psychologist or other accredited health or educational specialist. Alternatively, other documentation from an appropriate practitioner can be provided indicating: The nature of the disability • The impacts of the disability on a student's study • Any previous adjustments provided in an educational setting • Recommended academic adjustments • Whether the disability is short-term, fluctuating or permanent • How long the documentation is for •
The student provides relevant documentation to documentation section) The student organises an appointment with a Disability Advisor, which can be a phone appointment, to discuss and agree on reasonable adjustments. An assessment is made by the Disability Advisor at this appointment in which reasonable adjustments are considered in the context of the nature of the student’s disability, the documentation provided and the program or course requirements. Further documentation may also be requested if necessary. Reasonable adjustments are set out in a plan and distributed to relevant academic staff and student services staff. 3.2 Documentation Disability Services require suitable documentation to organise reasonable adjustments for students with disability that are eligible to register with the service. 3.2.1 General Requirements In general students are required to provide original copies of supporting documentation outlining the nature of their disability and its impacts in the academic context. Documentation can be provided on a Registration or Supporting documentation form provided by the Disability Service which needs to be completed by an appropriate medical practitioner, psychologist or other accredited health or educational specialist. Alternatively, other documentation from an appropriate practitioner can be provided indicating: • The nature of the disability • The impacts of the disability on a student's study • Any previous adjustments provided in an educational setting • Recommended academic adjustments • Whether the disability is short-term, fluctuating or permanent • How long the documentation is for
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