Disability services

Kangan Institutes Disability Support Service can assist with study support.

You can contact 13 TAFE (13 8233) and ask to speak with the Disability Liaison Officer.

To be eligible for support, you must provide supporting documentation identifying your disability, impairment, or long-term condition. Documentation is required to be completed by an appropriate health or medical professional.

The Disability Liaison Officer will be able to provide advocacy support in communicating your needs to other Kangan Institute staff and also refer students to other relevant services within Kangan.

Adjustments can be made on a case-by-case basis and may include:

modified assessment arrangements
accessibility support worker assistance
equipment loans
assistive technology
accessible formatting
extensions to assignments
flexibility in attendance requirements
ergonomic furniture.

Accessibility Support Officers

We can arrange for an Accessibility Support Officer to assist you in class with the below supports;

In class note-takers
Tutoring support
Auslan interpreters
Study skills support

Learning Access Plan

A Learning Access Plan is a document the Disability Liaison Officer produces with you. It summarises the following:

recommendations for teaching adjustments
assessment and examination adjustments
the impacts of your health condition or disability on your learning
your responsibilities

Course Material or Technology Support

The Disability Liasion officer can assist in looking at different formats or technologies to support you during your course, and this may include accessing the below study materials or equipment

enlarged print
Braille
Ergonomic chairs/footrests/document holders
Software
Adaptive keyboards/mouses

We look forward to supporting your educational journey with us.