Students with a Disability

UWS provides a number of services and facilities to help students with a disability or chronic health condition achieve their goals at university.

What help is available?

A Disability Advisor is available on each campus. When you know you are coming to UWS or you want to explore the possibility and are unsure what is available, make an appointment to discuss your needs.
Special furniture or equipment can be made available in the classroom setting. Make sure you contact Disability Service early so any access issues can be addressed before you come to UWS.
An Access Room is available on each campus with specialist software, space to work and printing facilities.
Equipment (such as laptops and audio recording) can be borrowed for the length of a teaching session so you can try things out. There is only a limited amount of equipment available and you will need to provide any special equipment or software yourself.
Note taking assistance is available for lectures and tutorials.
Exam adjustments can be made when required for in class tests and formal end-of-session exams.

Make an appointment to discuss your needs with the Disability Advisor on your campus as soon as you can.

Anything is possible!
Do not say “I can’t”, say “I can at UWS!”
Inform the Disability Advisor as soon as possible about your condition to avoid any set-backs.
Be yourself – do not hide the thing that makes you special.
Uni is fun, so let your hair down and have a good time.
Do not be afraid to ask for help. You will be inundated with assistance from the Disability Service.
Develop a relationship with your Disability Advisor (DA) – if you are ever having trouble, let your DA know.
There are many of us with disabilities studying here. There is a support network available to help you.
Take a tour of the facilities like the Access Rooms and make use of the specific services available to students with disabilities.
Concentrate on your ability not your disability and have confidence in achieving your hopes and dreams.