Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities June Newsletter

Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities (ANSWD) June 2011 newsletter is now available:
http://www.news.answd.org/2011.html

Exam info for students sitting exams in the Alternative Venue SP2

Information for students who have a Disability Access Plan and are scheduled to sit exams at the ‘Alternative Venue’ (as indicated on their Disability Access Plan):


Alternative Venue for Study Period 2, 2011: Arena Sports Bar, Royal Adelaide Showground
The Arena Sports Bar, which is adjacent to the Royal Banquet Room, at the Royal Adelaide Showground, has been booked for the exam fortnight and will be used for all exams for students who have negotiated to sit exams at the Alternative Venue as per their Access Plan. Toilets are located in the room and accessible toilet facilities close by.
** Don’t forget your Access Plan **
Students are required to bring a copy of their Access Plan to their exam. If you need a copy of your Access Plan please email disability@unisa.edu.au and a copy will be emailed to you within 2 working days.

Exam Timetable
The exams will be held from Saturday 18th June to Saturday 2nd July, 2011. Students should refer to the Examination Timetable for details of the date, time and location of their exam/s. The information can also be found on the course homepages and in myUniSA. Disability Advisers are not able to check the timetable for students. For some students who have exams that finish late, SAS Exams Office may make some time changes to the start of your exam. Students in this situation will be contacted directly by SAS via email.
Map for the Alternative Venue
Please refer to the Exams Location Information on the Examination website for a map of the Royal Adelaide Showground. On this page you will also find more information about the location, maps and parking.


Bags
Please note that students are not to bring their bags into the Alternative Exam Venue Room unless this is indicated on their Access Plan due to health reasons. Bags are to be taken to the Baggage Store Room.

Designated Accessible Parking for exams
Students who are eligible for designated Accessible Parking for exams will be sent a parking permit shortly.


Any Queries?
If you have any queries or concerns please email disability@unisa.edu.au as soon as possible or contact a Disability Adviser at your campus.
All the best for your exams,
Disability Service Team

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Mountain Climbing:

This is a great resource for those of you who have experience with a mental illness and are exploring your transition into employment.
The link below will bring you to a web page where you can download the booklet.

http://www.ndcotas.com.au/resource-spotlights/new-resource-to-assist-graduates-who-have-experienced-mental-illness

This resource has been developed by the National Disability Coordination Program (NDCO).

More Scholarships for Students with Disabilities...

Alison Watson Memorial Award provides educational assistance for young people with arthritis. Applications close around 1 October each year.

The Australian Disability & Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF) has been established to assist people with disabilities from both indigenous and non-indigenous backgrounds. Small quarterly grants of up to $2,500 to assist people with disabilities to continue their learning will be awarded.


Deafness Forum Post-Secondary Educational Scholarship is a scholarships to facilitate the participation of people who are Deaf or people who have a hearing impairment in post secondary education. Applications close around 18 February each year.


Golden Stave Educational Fellowship is for people with spinal injury to be used for mobility, speech, computer equipment, fees, books etc. Applications close around February each year..

NRMA Insurance Scholarship is for people with spinal injury and to be used for tertiary education expenses for a year. Applications close around November each year.

The Sir Charles Bright Scholarships ($1000) are awarded annually to people with disability undertaking post secondary education, whether at University, TAFE or other recognised educational institutions. Applicants must be residents of South Australia. Applications close around 24 December each year.

The June Opie Fellowship is available to citizens and permanent residents of Australia, New Zealand and Canada who have a severe disability. Intended for those who plan to undertake postgraduate study with a view to entering the professions, particularly university teaching and research. Applications close around October each year.


The Redkite Scholarship supports and encourages young patients and survivors of cancer aged 16 – 21 years to reach their full potential and achieve their personal best in their chosen area. For example; academic study, dance, drama, art or sport. Scholarships to be awarded are 1 x $3,000 National Scholarship given in addition to one of the $2,000 State or Regional Scholarship recipients, 6 x $2,000 State & Regional Scholarships in NSW/ACT, Hunter Region, QLD, SA/NT, WA, VIC/TAS, 12 x $1,000 High Commendation Awards and 12 x $500 Encouragement Awards.For Non-SA Residents:The Justice Disability Scholarship Scheme has three scholarships for justice-related courses for students with disability residing in Vicoria. These two-year scholarships will assist the successful applicants to gain tertiary qualifications in a justice-related field and to enhance their employment opportunities either within the Victorian public service or any other area of interest to them.


Gregory and Dolores Farrell Scholarship is to assist undergraduate and postgraduate students in NSW who are wheelchair users with the costs entailed in tertiary education, including textbooks, equipment to assist study, scribes and tutors etc. Further information and application forms can be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Mead at SpineCare Foundation on (02) 9890 0135 or spinecare@northcott.com.au Applications close around 13 February each year.

Kenneth W. Tribe Scholarship The Deaf Society of NSW awards this scholarship to people who are deaf or hearing impaired, for study that will lead to improved employment outcomes. The scholarships are awarded twice yearly and can be up to $5000. Closing dates are the 30 June and the 31 December each year.


Further Education Bursary awarded by Vision Australia will financial assist tertiary students from NSW, ACT or Victoria who are blind or vision impaired for the purchase of adaptive technology. Applications close around October each year.

2011 Print Disability Scholarship Program and Seniors Grant

2011 Applications Now Open

The inability to read affects people from all walks of life. From young children in school to older people at home, having a print disability impacts on the daily lives of individuals in unique and fundamental ways.


Accessibility is critical for people with a print disability and to build awareness of the ways in which alternative information needs can be met, Quantum introduces the new Print Disability Scholarship Program and Seniors Grant.


This Program will feature a range of new prizes, including electronic magnifiers, text-to-speech devices and portable DAISY players. We invite applicants to tell us how having a print disability has impacted your life.

Applications close Friday 25th November 2011.Click here to read more about the Program and to download an application form>>