Student Equity and Wellbeing AccessAbility at JCU Resources for Students

Resources for Students

There are a range of services and on campus facilities for students with a documented disability, injury, illness, short or long-term health condition. You can discuss your situation and the options available to you at the time of your appointment. Listed below are some of the facilities and services we offer:

Facilities on campus

  • Assistive Technology Room

Services

  • Alternative Formatting
  • Software
  • Volunteer Note Taker Scheme
  • Mobility Aids
  • Assistive Equipment
  • Access on campus and support services

Resources

ADCET is an excellent resource that provides information, advice and resources on inclusive practices in higher education to:

Microsoft have some incredible Accessibility features available and are passionate about promoting disability inclusion. To learn more about how Microsoft are doing this, take a look at their website to learn more about the tools available to help with vision impairment, hearing loss, neurodiversity, mobility and mental health here.

Anthology Ally (formerly known as Blackboard Ally) is a tool available in LearnJCU that contributes to making subject content inclusive and flexible.

For students, it provides flexible learning options by enabling alternative formats on digital learning materials.

Did you know that your iPhone and iPad have accessibility features built in? Check out ADCETs article on how you can access these.

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