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Temporary injuries and ACC
Students with temporary impairments and injuries do not fall under the current criteria for use of Disability Resource Service support, e.g. note-takers or reader/writers for examinations. It is widely recognised that there is a skill to using reader/writers effectively for exams. If a student is inexperienced in using a reader/writer as support, they may be further disadvantaged.
If a student has had an accident that results in a temporary impairment, they should discuss their immediate situation with their lecturer or programme leader to find out how the lecturer may be able to support the student. For example:
If, because of their accident, the student is to be absent from classes for a long time, it is essential that the programme leader is contacted to discuss the implications of their absence.
If the agreed best option is to use a note-taker or a reader/writer to help the student, then ACC must agree and fund this cost.
The DRS can support the student, should it be required, to approach their lecturer/programme leader and ACC.
If a student has had an accident that results in a temporary impairment, they should discuss their immediate situation with their lecturer or programme leader to find out how the lecturer may be able to support the student. For example:
- Identifying a student whose notes could be copied
- Identifying whether lecture notes can be provided by the lecturer
- Getting agreement from the lecturer to tape/digitally record classes - equipment could be borrowed from us if available
- Getting agreement from lecturers to approve extensions or extra time for essays/exams
- Identifying that a word processor could be used instead of writing by hand for your exams
- Explore whether deferring studies is the best option
If, because of their accident, the student is to be absent from classes for a long time, it is essential that the programme leader is contacted to discuss the implications of their absence.
If the agreed best option is to use a note-taker or a reader/writer to help the student, then ACC must agree and fund this cost.
The DRS can support the student, should it be required, to approach their lecturer/programme leader and ACC.
Last updated: 19 Jul 2010 9:54am