Tech Fest 2009, Royal Society for the Blind.

A showcase of the latest in adaptive technology for persons who are blind or vision impaired.

Items on display will include:

Magnification and speech software for computers and mobile phones

Electronic magnification

Braille equipment for various purposes

There will also be:

A program of talks

An opportunity to talk to Adaptive Technology Centre staff and Suppliers

Wednesday 26th August 2009 11 am - 6.30 pm and
Thursday 27th August 2009 9 am - 4 pm

RSB Adaptive Technology Centre, Knapman House, 230 Pirie Street, Adelaide.
Ph:(08) 8232 4777

Welcome back to study...

Hi, welcome back to study, we hope you had a good break over the holidays.

Now that study period 5 is starting, it is a good time to get in contact with a Disability Advisor to update your access plan.
Please let us know if;
- you need to modify your exam arrangements
- you have a placement this study period and your medical condition/disability may impact on this
- your medical condition/disability impacts on how you will access your courses
- or if your health or other circumstances have changed and are impacting on your study

All the best for this study period!
The Disability Services Team
http://www.unisa.edu.au/ltu/contact/teams/disability.asp

ANZ Abilities Program

ANZ plans to recruit 35 people with a disability into their organisation by 30 September 2009.

ANZ appreciate that there are exceptionally talented people within their chosen profession who may have experienced barriers to employment due to accessibility.

ANZ would love to hear from people with a disability who have an interest in working for their organisation.

For a confidential discussion about the Abilities Program, what it’s about and to discuss current professional opportunities that are available, please contact:
Joel Kilgour
The ANZ Abilities Program Manager
Phone: 03 8685 5368
Email: Joel.Kilgour@anz.com

DisAbility & Aging Expo

Friday 14 August 10.00am - 4.00pm
Wayville Showgrounds, Jubilee Pavilion
FREE Admission

Over 160 stalls full of information on:
- Advocacy
- Arts
- Café dining facilities
- Loan wheelchairs available
- Products, aids and equipment
- Recreation
- Sporting clinics
- Further education
- Employment assistance

www.dircsa.org.au/expos/

Key Dates for Study Period 5 2009

Here are some key dates for study period five, 2009:

Payment due: 17th August
Census date: 31st August
Withdraw Without Fail: 18th Sept
Mid-semester break: 21st Sept - 2nd Oct
Withdraw with Fail date: 16th Oct

Do you have a deferred/secondary exam??

Do you need any exam arrangements that you haven't had previously?
Have your circumstances changed? Do you need to update your access plan?
If you have answered 'yes' to any of the above, please contact a Disability Advisor before Friday 17th July.
The secondary exam period is 3rd - 8th August 2009.
The Alternative Venue for secondary exams: Royal Banquet room, Wayville Showgrounds.

Disability Advisor contact details:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/ltu/contact/teams/disability.asp