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Policies for Students with a Disability or Chronic Health Condition
The University of Western Sydney is committed to providing a learning and work environment free from discrimination and harassment on the grounds of disability. To achieve this objective, UWS has developed, and will continue to develop, a range of services and accommodations for staff and students who have a disability to ensure equal access to, and participation at, University. This commitment is reflected within UWS Policies and Practices Student and Staff Policies found on the UWS Policy DDS. Some policies that can be found on the database are:
- Disability Policy
- Equal Opportunity Policy
- Inclusive Language Policy
- Harassment, Vilification and Bullying Prevention Policy
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Infectious Diseas
Policies for Students with a Disability or Chronic Health Condition
The University of Western Sydney is committed to providing a learning and work environment free from discrimination and harassment on the grounds of disability. To achieve this objective, UWS has developed, and will continue to develop, a range of services and accommodations for staff and students who have a disability to ensure equal access to, and participation at, University. This commitment is reflected within UWS Policies and Practices Student and Staff Policies found on the UWS Policy DDS. Some policies that can be found on the database are:
- Disability Policy
- Equal Opportunity Policy
- Inclusive Language Policy
- Harassment, Vilification and Bullying Prevention Policy
- Infectious Diseases Policy
- Complaint Handling & Resolution Policy
- Flexible Work Practices Guidelines
- Reasonable Adjustment in the Workplace for People with Disabilities
Related Documents
- Disabilty Service Principles & Procedures [Acrobat Document: 70Kb]
Disability Legislation & Links
UWS promotes and supports equality of access for people with disabilities, and aims to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of disability. It is unlawful for tertiary institutions to discriminate against people with disabilities in the provision of educational and employment opportunities, services and facilities. UWS Disability policies and procedures are developed in accordance with the requirements of Commonwealth and State Legislation.
Commonwealth Disability Legislation: The following links refer to relevant legislation and resources provided by the NSW State government.
- Disability Discrimination Act -
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/dda1992264/ - Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission -
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/ - Disability Standards for Education -
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/education/education.html - Disability Complaints Decisions -
- Access to Premises -
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/buildings/access_to_premises.html
NSW Disability Legislation: The following links refer to relevant legislation and resources provided by the NSW State government.
- NSW Anti-Discrimination Act -
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/aa1977204/ - Lawlink New South Wales -
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/
- Complaint Handling & Resolution Policy
- Flexible Work Practices Guidelines
- Reasonable Adjustment in the Workplace for People with Disabilities
Related Documents
- Disabilty Service Principles & Procedures [Acrobat Document: 70Kb]
Disability Legislation & Links
UWS promotes and supports equality of access for people with disabilities, and aims to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of disability. It is unlawful for tertiary institutions to discriminate against people with disabilities in the provision of educational and employment opportunities, services and facilities. UWS Disability policies and procedures are developed in accordance with the requirements of Commonwealth and State Legislation.
Commonwealth Disability Legislation: The following links refer to relevant legislation and resources provided by the NSW State government.
- Disability Discrimination Act -
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/dda1992264/ - Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission -
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/ - Disability Standards for Education -
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/education/education.html - Disability Complaints Decisions -
- Access to Premises -
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/buildings/access_to_premises.html
NSW Disability Legislation: The following links refer to relevant legislation and resources provided by the NSW State government.
- NSW Anti-Discrimination Act -
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/aa1977204/ - Lawlink New South Wales -
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/
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