AccessAbility Services

We offer a wide range of support and services for students with a disability. Be sure to discuss options with your AccessAbility Advisor once you're registered with us!

Personal services

Advocacy

We provide assistance when negotiating adjustments for lectures, tutorials, exams and assessments.

Assessment support

Talk to your lecturer first and, if needed, we can help you negotiate flexible due dates and alternative assessment arrangements.

Auslan or signed English interpreters

Interpreters can be arranged in lectures and tutorials, as well as in some assessment contexts.

Exam support

Whether it’s for a formal examination, in-class test or online exam, you may be eligible for extra time, ergonomic furniture, accessible format exam papers, or other support.

Lecture support

We can help you access lectures through:

  • FM and infrared audio systems
  • ergonomic furniture
  • lecture recordings
  • venue changes to more accessible rooms

Adaptive technology

Computer access

This includes providing larger computer screens, screen enlargement software or an accessible desk in a computer lab. We can also provide one-on-one training on how to use an adaptive software program or a trackball pointing device.

Technology (for learning materials)

We can help you access learning materials easier by providing:

  • adaptive technology information and advice
  • screen-enlargement software
  • screen-reading software
  • text to speech software
  • TTY phones
  • training to use adaptive software
  • voice-activated software

Lecture venues

Talk to your lecturer, your AccessAbility Advisor or contact the Adaptive Technology Centre about how the technology in your lecture or seminar venue might meet your needs.

Equipment and materials

Equipment loans

The Adaptive Technology Centre loans out digital audio recorders, hearing augmentation devices, trackballs and other devices. Loans are managed through the library system.

Ergonomic furniture

We have a range of ergonomic furniture and aids available for loan including:

  • back supports
  • book holders
  • ergonomic chairs
  • height-adjustable desks for sitting or standing
  • lecterns
  • mattresses for resting and stretching whilst studying
  • monitor arms
  • reading stands

Print materials in accessible formats

The Adaptive Technology Centre can convert material into accessible formats for students who have a documented print disability. This could include a hard copy course reader, a required textbook or a PDF document from an online database. A range of accessible formats can be provided depending on your level of print disability, the type of reading material being converted and your computer competency.

Library support

We may be able to assist you with physical access to our libraries and with obtaining materials.

Mobility and parking

On-Campus mobility van service

Mobility assistance may be available if your disability makes it difficult to move around campus. Once you are registered with AccessAbility and have received your timetable, contact us to arrange regular on-campus mobility assistance.

Please note we need at least one week’s notice to arrange mobility supports.

RMS Mobility Permits

RMS Mobility Permit holders are eligible for free parking in disabled, staff and general car parking spaces at our campuses.
For more details and to apply visit The NSW Government Website: Disability Parking Permits

University temporary mobility parking permit

If you need closer parking because of a temporary medical condition you can apply for a University temporary mobility parking permit. To apply visit AccessAbility, located in the Student Services Centre, SC212. Your application must be supported by a current Doctor's certificate. Please note this can only be issued for a period of 6 weeks.