Guides for Academics by Students with Disabilities

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  Hearing Impairment

  Since the 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 Illness

  Some students are reluctant to inform teachers about their illness 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.

Contact Us

For assistance or to report accessibility problems please contact:

Andrew Normand
Web Accessibility Lead
Email: anormand@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9035 4867