There are so many iPhone apps out there, but which ones are useful for students with a disability?? Spectronics Australia has put together some lists of apps, their features and their cost.
Here are some links to some apps you may find useful:
Have you tried any of these apps? Did you find them useful?
Do you know any other useful apps for students?
Please Share your apps on this blog!!
Thanks,
Disability Services Team
From an article in the Campus Review:
"One of the big issues is making students aware that there is support on campus.
"Do you have a disability?" This is one of the first things a student is asked at enrolment. Tick yes and a world of help opens, from special consideration and exam aids to assistance with building access. But students with mental illnesses rarely think to tick that box, a conference in Melbourne heard last week... "
See the rest of the article here: http://www.campusreview.com.au/pages/section/article.php?s=News&idArticle=21808
UniSA has a range of services to support students with a mental health issue through the Counselling Service and Disability Services. Check out some of the websites below for more information:
Other Resources:
Remember: If you are experiencing a mental health condition and it is impacting on your studies, you are welcome to have a confidential chat with a counsellor or disability adviser. Just book a time through the Learning and Teaching Unit on your campus.
The Brain Injury Network (BINSA) is setting up a program to connect buddies with people who have had a brain injury and who have limited social/community/professional networks.
The role of the buddies is to re-connect the person with their commnunity, help to increase their confidence in social interactions and help independence with day to day activities, hobbies and interests.
If you would like more information, or to express interest in being a buddy, please contact Lauren Moulds at BINSA: lauren@binsa.org. Or phone (08) 8217 7605.
www.binsa.org
Seeking Artists for The Big Circle’s Mental Health Week Exhibition Trail (Oct 9-15)
Art Competition and Exhibition Trail for Emerging and Established Artists.
“The Big Circle” is there for artists who may be disadvantaged in some way or form, who might consider they have a disability or for anyone who may have experienced a mental health problem in their lives.
The Big Circle organises The Mental Health Week Exhibition Trail, which is open to visual artists from all walks of life.
Entries close August 19 2011.
For more about this exhibition visit http://www.mhcsa.net/?catID=105
or contact The Big Circle Arts Collective at: bigcircle@mhcsa.org.au,
1/408 King William St, Adelaide 5000
Phone: 8212 8873
