Preparing for your Assessment
If you wear reading glasses please bring these to the assessment with you.
If you wear a hearing aid a note of the model of device used may be required by the assessor.
It is also recommended, though not compulsory, to bring the following:
- A note of the specification (make and model, processing speed, RAM) of any existing personal computer equipment.
- Sample of notes made in class.
- Sample of work, if possible with tutor comments that exemplify typical feedback.
- Your timetable (if available).
And find out about the following:
- How your course is delivered.
- Will you be using online resources and/or specific software and equipment.
- How you will be assessed (exams, portfolio's, essays, presentations).
- Frequency/duration of field trips and/or work placements.
- If your course involves workshops or studio sessions, what computer platform is used (Windows/Apple Mac).
It would be beneficial if you also give some thought to:
- Any difficulties encountered due to your condition during prior education/work and what strategies/support were helpful.
- How your disability may affect your studies now (classes may be bigger, information delivered at a faster pace and the need to self-direct one's own work and to locate relevant research material will increase).
- Any questions you may wish to ask.
Ergonomic Aids and Assistive Technologies have helped to overcome many hurdles for students with disabilities:
