There is currently no clear unified definition of LD adopted by Australian universities. This has resulted in inconsistent views and misunderstandings about learning disability within universities.
Learning disability is included under the Australian Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and State/Territory legislation as a disability.
The definition of learning disability developed by the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (2001) describes, in plain language, the best current understanding of learning disabilities.
The following links provide important information for those supporting university students with learning disabilities:
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