The decision to disclose your disability or
medical condition while studying at tertiary level is a personal one
and only you can make it. Disclosing a disability
can be a life long process. Every time you
enter a new work setting or study setting or meet new people you may
need to make decisions about disclosing personal information.
It is important that any decision you make
about disclosing is based on the
benefits and disadvantages of telling others. Tertiary institutions
are generally committed to promoting an environment where diversity
and difference are both valued and respected. Many tertiary
institutions have Disability Action Plans which set specific targets
to address the participation rates of people with a disability
undertaking courses and to identify and
improve supports/accommodations for students with disabilities.
This part of the website looks at the following
topics that you need to consider before disclosing your disability
and/or medical condition in a tertiary setting: