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The most recent Disability Action Plan (DAP) was approved by Academic Senate on 16 March 2005.

Information for Academic Staff

The Faculty Disability Academic Adviser (FDAA) acts as a point of contact for;

information for students with disabilities in the Faculty
Health and Counselling Service members in seeking to negotiate with academic staff in the Faculty
academic staff within the Faculty who may need to clarify issues in regard to reasonable adjustments to assessment and teaching methods for students with disabilities.

Name:	Dr Graham Wigmore, Faculty Disability Academic Adviser
Phone:	+61 8 8201 2050
Email:	graham.wigmore@flinders.edu.au

University Disability Liaison Officer

University Disability Liaison Officer provides information regarding assistance for students with disabilities, advocacy on disability issues on behalf of individual students or a number of students and coordination of specific services that enable students with disabilities to access and participate in university study.

Name:	Paula Williams, University Disability Liaison Officer
Phone:	+61 8 8201 2943
Email:	dlo@flinders.edu.au

Students who require more information can be directed to the University's Health & Counselling website.

Assessment & Teaching Methods for Students with Disabilities

The Assessment & Teaching website provides information in relation to:

University guidelines for reasonable adjustment to assessment and teaching methods for students with disabilities
Arrangements for students with disabilities while sitting exams or doing assignments
Providing advice about facilities and services available to students with disabilities

Inclusive Teaching & Assessment Methods

The Inclusive Curriculum Design website is designed to offer assistance to academic staff in issues of inclusive teaching and ensuring that the equal opportunities policies adopted as part of the constitution of Flinders University are adhered to.

AVCC Guidelines on Information Access

Guidelines on Information Access for Students with Print Disabilities (pdf)

Information for All Staff

The University Equal Opportunity Unit website contains information about services and support available to staff and students with disabilities.

Recruitment & Selection of New Staff

The Human Resources website provides information about recruitment, selection and appointment of new staff.

Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service

Visit the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service (CRS) website for more information about vocational rehabilitation services as well as injury management and prevention services.

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