Guides for Academics - Written by Students with Disabilities

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  Deaf & Hard of Hearing

  Since deaf students are often on their own, the learning experience can often be isolating, confusing and difficult.

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  Blindness

  If writing on a whiteboard, read out as much of what you are writing as feasible and practical.

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  Mental Health

  Some students are reluctant to inform teachers about their mental health condition unless they have to.

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  Dyslexia

  Linking concepts with analogies or experiences are often highly effective with dyslexic students.

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  Multiple Sclerosis

  If a student is in a wheel chair or with a walking aid, clear the room from the doorway so they can get through.

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  Mobility Difficulties

  Many low floor trams go to University of Melbourne. The stop is right in front of the Sidney Myer Asia Centre.

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  Acquired Brain Injury

  Working in group activities with other students can be daunting and/or intimidating.

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  Anxiety

  I am affected the most during exam period. I start getting nervous from the date exam timetables are released.

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  Migraine

  In the classroom sometimes I can't read the presentation slides properly if they have a white or bright background.

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  Cerebral Palsy

  Melbourne Uni has a massive campus. Try to keep lectures and tutorials within their allotted time slots to allow time to get between venues.

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  Hearing Loops Demystified

  Using a hearing induction loop is super convenient! There is no additional equipment that you need apart from your hearing aids and the built in telecoil.