James Cook University has a strong commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity, and seeks to provide an environment that will minimise the effects of disability.
This page provides some information about the services that are available at James Cook University for people with disabilities.For more comprehensive information please see the Guide for Students with Disabilities or contact the Disability Resources Centre at the address shown below. Copies of this guide are also available upon request, in large print format, Braille and floppy disk. Please contact the Disability Resources Officer on telephone (07) 4781 5152 in Townsville and (07) 4042 1154 in Cairns.
The Disability Resources Centre assists students with disabilities to achieve their academic goals and participate fully in university life.
Services that are available include:
- Volunteer notetaker scheme
- Negotiations with teaching staff
- Participation assistance
- Alternative formatting of course materials
- Special examination arrangements
- Special equipment and aids
Other publications available include:
- Policy for Students with Disabilities
- Working and Studying with a Psychiatric Disability - A Guide for Students and Staff
- Students with Disabilities - A Guide for Staff
For further details please contact:
The Disability Resources Officer
James Cook University
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Townsville Campus:
Joanna Bell |
Cairns Campus: |
