Disability support services
Contact the Disability Services Officer for access to the following:
Physical access
Every building and level on campus has wheelchair access. There are lifts in all buildings and Braille signage in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences building (D Building).
For vision impaired students, mobility training and assistance with orientation can be accessed through the local representative of the Guide Dogs Association.
A motorised scooter is available to students who have mobility difficulties for use on campus. To be eligible to access the scooter, you must be registered with the Disability Services Officer.
Better hearing
Hearing loops for students with hearing impairment are available in some lecture theatres and at the Library Loans Desk.
Parking
Disabled car parking spaces are available for students with Queensland Transport stickers. Temporary permits can also be obtained from the Disability Services Officer for students with a condition that severely restricts their mobility.
Access card
Students with mobility difficulties may be eligible for swipe-card access to the bottom of the lecture theatres and for after-hours lift access.
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible toilets are available in all buildings. The Arts and Social Sciences building (D Block) has a hoist for use in the wheelchair accessible toilet. This building also contains a parent's room, with a chair and ample sink and bench space, which can be used for taking medication in privacy.
Respite Room
The respite room is available for staff and students who have a pre-existing medical condition and need to rest for short periods.
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Telephones
Wheelchair accessible telephones are available campus-wide.
The Learning Connections Room
The Learning Connections Room has a variety of assistive technologies for students with disabilities. Training and support in the use of the adaptive equipment can be arranged for eligible students.
Alternative formatting of course materials and exams
Course materials and exams can be made available in alternative formats for students with vision impairment or print disability.
Assessment support
The University can make available:
- extra time for assessments or examinations
- assessment via different modes, such as oral or electronically
- personal assistance such as a scribe, sign interpreter or reader
Equipment loans
A limited pool of equipment such as audio recorders, a laptop computer, ergonomic support, writing/reading desk slopes and computer screen glare guards, are available for loan to eligible students.
Lockers
Lockers are free for hire for short or long term access for students with disabilities.
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Interpreters-sign
Interpreter support can be arranged - with advance notice, for students who have severe hearing impairments.
Note-taking
Note-taking can be arranged for students who experience significant difficulty with accessing lecture material, for example, due to a hearing impairment or manual dexterity problem.
Special exam arrangements
Adjustments may be made to standard exam arrangements for eligible students. These include provisions such as extra time, scribes/readers, use of a computer, provision of exam paper in alternative format and ergonomic furniture.
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