SP5 Has Finished!!!

Congratulations, you have made it through SP5!!
We hope you can take some time to relax, spend time with loved ones and enjoy the break...
For those of you who will be returning for summer school or in 2013, we look forward to working with you again.

Remember to visit us early in the year if you wish to update your Access Plan. The Learning and Teaching Unit is open from Wednesday 2nd January 2013...

For those of you who have now completed their program, we wish you every success in your next adventure.
- The Disability Services Team 

Participants Required for Autism Research

Who can take part?

·        Students with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who started the first year of a course at TAFE, College or University in Semester 1, 2012, and/or

·        Parents/Guardians of such students.

Why are we conducting this research?

We want to understand the experiences of individuals with ASD who have made the transition to post-secondary education, to help develop better supports for these students.

What will it involve?
Participants will complete a series of short, anonymous questionnaires online about their background and their own, or their child’s, experience at TAFE, College or University. Participation will take about 20 minutes and is via a web-link that will be sent via email to a contact email address provided by you.

How do I sign up?

If you would like to participate, or if you have any questions about this project, please contact Robin by email or phone
E: rbgiles@students.latrobe.edu.au
P: 0419 177 098

To thank you for your participation you will have the opportunity to enter a draw to win 1 of 2 $100.00 JB Hi-Fi vouchers
(1 student voucher, 1 parent/guardian voucher).

Disability leadership in the arts

Disability Leadership in the Arts
Are people with disability truly able to lead arts and cultural endeavours? Are we able to convene the necessary debate and withstand the necessary criticism within the arts world? It's time to have the conversation, writes Katharine Annear.
See the full article on RampUp.

Interview with Adelaide's Kyra Kimpton
Kyra Kimpton is a performer, creator and disabled artist based in Adelaide, South Australia. She is a long-term member and tutor for Restless Dance Theatre. Kyra has been involved in a number of independent dance, physical theatre and film projects.
See the full article on the Access Arts Wesbite.

Eight-time London gold medal-winning swimmer Jacqueline Freney was named Australian Paralympian of the Year this month, ahead of a top-class field.
Read more on ABC Ramp Up

FAQS and Forms

Frequently Asked Questions (and the answers!) about UniSA exams can be found here: http://w3.unisa.edu.au/campuscentral/faq/exams/default.asp

Special Consideration
Remember that if you are unwell on the day of your exam and want to apply for special consideration, you need to submit the relevant form (with supporting documentation) to Campus Central within 5 working days of the exam.

SP5 Exams start tomorrow!!

We wish you every success with your exams next week!!
- What to bring into the exam.
- Getting there: how to find your exam venue.
- Parking for exams.
- Don't forget to double check your exam timetable!!!

Cheap Computers
Two weeks ago we posted about Aspitech - an SA company that refurbishes computers and sells them at affordable prices to people on Centrelink benefits.
Another place to go for refurbished computers is Work Ventures. Based in NSW, they have free delivery to people with a health care card or who are on Centrelink benefits. Have a look at their website: http://www.workventures.com.au/webshop