Equity News - Volume 3 Issue 4

Week 9 is the standard cut-off date to apply alternative exam accommodations. This enables the University to prepare for the increasing number of students being provided with assessment support.

Murdoch University has recognised that the week 9 deadline is not always possible or practicable for all students. In special circumstances late applications may be approved. However, in order to prepare the University will not be able to provide alternative arrangements to any student seeking (by phone or in writing) exam supports within 72 hours of the scheduled time of an exam. Students instead will be eligible to apply for a Deferred Assessment (or alternatively students may wish to sit the standard exam and request ‘Special Consideration’ from their Unit Co-ordinator).

Continuing students may check with the Exams Office to confirm that their accommodations will automatically transfer across to this semester from last semester. There will be no changes to the type of support provided -those students needing to vary the supports between the units being examined should contact the DSO. For example please check that if you use a computer for you exams that it is required for a mathematics/statistical unit.

Notification of the alternative exam venue and times will be sent to students electronically by the end of week 12 – please ensure that you check your email.

At present the main venue for Semester 2 alternative exams will be the Guild’s Amenities Building (the Function Centre is not available).

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EXPO

Inclusive Workplace Environment And Liberated Learning

Thursday 30 & Friday 31 October 2003

Murdoch University is proud to host the Assistive Technology Expo and invites you to participate in this landmark event to showcase the assistive technology products available for people with disabilities. An Expo of options, opportunities and innovative practices in the application of assistive technology in employment and learning communities, to increase or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. The expo will focus on the range of technological resources that could assist in overcoming barriers facing people with disabilities in the workplace and in education.

Assistive or Adaptive Technology (AT) refers to products, devices or equipment (modified or customised) that are used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities.

AT include:

Communication aids (e.g. voice recognition)

Computer access aids

Education and learning aids

Environmental and structural aids

Hearing and listening aids

Vision and reading aids

Mobility and transportation aids
ergonomic equipment

MID SEMETER TESTS (MST)

Last semester there seemed to be some confusion about the difference between examinations and mid-semester (or inter-semester) tests arrangements. Equity works on the expectation that any formal (supervised) assessment falling outside of the recognised exam period (standard semester or trimester) will be treated as a MST.

For students wishing to receive supports for a MST application form needs to be completed (refer to the link in this newsletter). This includes mock exams or exams that may be scheduled early in weeks 12 or 13 that the Examinations Office is not responsible for organising – check with your Unit Co-ordinator if you are not sure.

Social Sciences room 1.37B (Student Equity Room) will be used for all MST unless students are advised otherwise.

TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS

Are you in your final year of a teaching qualification?

The Department of Education and Training is offering scholarships to people who are completing their final year of a teaching qualification, i.e. Graduate Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education. Further information and application packages are available at: http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/teaching/

DEAFNESS FORUM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2004

They have just been launched during National Hearing Awareness Week .The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial assistance to Deaf/hearing impaired people to facilitate and enhance their participation in post secondary education. All applicants must being hearing impaired/Deaf. Students from a rural remote area, non-English speaking background, an indigenous person and a person from the signing Deaf community are encouraged to apply.

Up to five Scholarships will be available for support such as tuition, text materials or any other support considered necessary and approved by the Selection Panel for the Scholar(s) to successfully undertake an educational program. A maximum of $8,000 will be available in total and no more than $2,000 will be provided to any one Scholar. Support services such as interpreting, transcription typing and purchase of assistive listening devices or other services deemed the responsibility of the tertiary institution, under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, will NOT be considered under this scholarship

The scholarship application can also be downloaded from the web site: www.deafnessforum.org.au

Or you may wish to contact Kirsten Preece, Policy & Project Officer, Deafness Forum if you
have any queries:
Ph: 02 6262 7808
TTY: 02 6262 7809
Fax: 02 6262 7810
info@deafnessforum.org.au
www.deafnessforum.org.au
www.hearingawarenessweek.org.au

UNIACCESS

Student Equity is calling for applications to the alternative university entrance programme, UniAccess. This four week, full time on campus programme will be offered from 5 – 30 January 2004.

The programme aims to provide access to tertiary study at Murdoch for people on low incomes, people with disabilities, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, those who have recently arrived in Australia under Humanitarian programmes and those people who currently live in rural or remote locations.

Closing date is 28 November 2003.

If you have friends or family members who may be interested you may call Linda or Eileen on (08) 9360 6084 or email L.Morton@murdoch.edu.au

Further information may be found at: http://equityaccess.murdoch.edu.au

AMPUTEES IN ACTION YOUTH COMMITTEE

Presents…

Ability Team Challenge!

Ever wondered how people manage in a wheelchair or

what it is like to have only one leg?

For one hour, experience what it’s really like…and join us at the Ability Team Challenge. Entry is free!

Ability Team Challenge is a fun relay event, where your skills will be tested…..racing in a wheelchair, competing in one-legged cycling, and a crutches race. Assisting on the day will be people who use these mobility aids every day!

Who Can Be Involved?

You can come as an individual or bring some friends! Teams will be composed of five people, and anyone over the age of thirteen is welcome. All participants receive a free Amputees in Action T-shirt, and a certificate. The winning team members will receive a trophy!

When and Where?

The event is being held at the end of Athletica’s meet: Saturday 18^th

October at 4.30pm, Perry Lakes Stadium, Meagher Drive, Floreat

Come along and learn some new skills!

Spectators welcome!

Contact Amputees in Action on 0412 266 149, or 9443 8788 to register!

www.amputeesinaction.org.au

PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITIES FORUM

‘Learning, education, training & work

for people living with mental illness’

People living with mental illness, carers and community mental health and disability support workers are invited to a series of forums in the SE Metropolitan region.

The Forums are free, and will be held in a relaxed and informal way. There will be presentations from:

Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service (CRS)
Centrelink
TAFE
Learning Centres in Your Area

For further information, or to register, please contact Helen Lynes

Tel. 9227 7012 or Fax 9227 7879 E-mail: helenlynes@ruah.com.au

This is a Ruah Inreach - Pathways to Opportunities Project. Funded by The Office of Mental Health, Health Department of WA

ADVISORY GROUP ON DISABILITY-STUDENTS & STAFF

The Advisory Group on Disability Students and Staff [AGoDSS] assists the University to ensuring that all facets of academic and social life are fully accessible to the broad Murdoch Community.

The primary aim of the AGoDSS is to raise the profile and voice of students and staff with disabilities and/or medical conditions throughout the Murdoch University community.

AGoDSS members are able to advise Murdoch University on the potential impact of policies and procedures that may impact on people with a disability and medical conditions. AGoDSS is composed of students & staff representatives with a disability/medical condition, Facilities Management, Equity Office and the Guild. Meetings are run on are generally scheduled 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Remaining 2003 Meetings

23 OCT Thursday

2 DEC Tuesday

Room location is Chancellery Building Level 3 - Room 3.1B. Additional Information is available from the Advisory Group entry off the Disability Support Programme web page.

SENSATIONAL ART DAY

Saturday 15th November 2003.

At the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge, across from the Perth Train Station. Sensational Art is a free day of touch tours designed for sight impaired visitors and their families.

Free Touch tours

10.00 am – 2 .00pm
Guided, hands-on explorations of a selection of works from the State Art Collection.
Trained Voluntary Gallery Guides will facilitate the touch tours.

The tours will explore sculptures that naturally lend themselves to discovery through touch. Touch tours and entry to the Art Gallery are free. No prior booking is required but if you have more than five people in your group please tell us that you are coming.

Information

For more information on touch tours, car parking, wheelchair hire and other access issues:
Telephone: (08) 9492 6600
Facsimile: (08) 9492 6655
Email: educate@artgallery.wa.gov.au

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