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The
purpose of our Disability Services is to ensure
that people with disabilities have access, support
and equal opportunities while studying at the
Hunter Institute.
Our 10
Teacher-Consultants are highly trained education
and disability experts who support students in
mainstream, commercial, TVET, Access and customised courses. In
2007, more than 6,648 students with disabilities were
enrolled across the Institute.
Teacher-Consultants
also provide formal and informal training and advice for TAFE/VET
staff to assist them in supporting students with
disabilities in their classes and input into
planning and refurbishments for new and existing
buildings to ensure physical access.
The following
strategies may be used to assist a student to
successfully complete their vocational studies:
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Modified learning materials: enlargement of
notes, Braille transcripts, Teacher hand outs on
coloured paper
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In-class support: Notetaker, AUSLAN Sign
Language Interpreters, Tutorial Support either
in groups or individually, Disability Assistant
in practical classes, adaptive technology such
as JAWS, Trackballs, Electronic Whiteboards,
Ergonomic keyboards, TTY, Mobile Phone for
students to contact via SMS or Text Messaging,
FM Hearing Devices, some classrooms are looped
at Ourimbah.
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Assessment adjustments: Reader/Writer (oral
tests), extra time, stop-the-clock breaks, plain
English papers, individual rooms, adaptive
technology and Interpreters
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Extended hours to complete modules and
assessments
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Individualised learning program utilising course
multiple entry and exit points
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Strong liaison with community organisations who
may support (and fund) the educational
aspirations of students
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Competency based vocational learning - focus on
teaching hands on skills
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Advice on mobility and physical access to
classrooms
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Adult Basic Educational support such as numeracy
and literacy skills where specifically related
to the students disability
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Disability Assistant
To provide
appropriate learner support and ensure substantive
equity, Teacher-Consultants develop an Individual
Education Plan with each client. This may take
the form of adjustments to:
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access
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curricula and delivery
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assessments
or provision of:
Contact a Disability
Teacher Consultant
For further
reference: TAFE Disabilities Programs Unit,
A
Guide to Services for Students with Disabilities
in TAFE NSW, 2007
at
www.det.nsw.edu.au/disabilityaccess
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