(1) QUT supports the right of people with a disability, injury or health condition (‘disability’) to work, study and participate in all aspects of university life, in an accessible and inclusive environment, free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. (2) This Policy applies to students, staff and members of the QUT community in all operations of QUT. (3) The University's approach, through policy, planning, and resource allocation is to: (4) To receive disability services the student (Disability and Accessibility Services) or staff member (QUT staff access only) (or applicant for study or employment at QUT) with a disability must contact and provide substantiating information in the manner required by the university. (5) QUT may collect, use and disclose personal information relating to a person’s disability. All information will be managed according to QUT’s Information Privacy Policy and will be limited to the minimum information necessary and relevant to enable QUT to fulfill the following purposes: (6) Laws affecting the rights and responsibilities of students, staff and the university include some exemptions. In particular, the university is not required to provide adjustments which would alter the inherent requirements of a job, or course/unit of study, affect the academic integrity of a course, or impose unjustifiable hardship on the university.Disability Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Section 2 - Application
Section 3 - Roles and Responsibilities
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Position
Responsibility
Director, Equity
In consultation with relevant senior officers, provides advice and support to university officers in meeting QUT’s disability obligations.
Director, Health Safety and Environment
Provides rehabilitation and disability services for staff.
Director, Student Services
Provides disability services for students.
University Equity Committee
Provides advice on disability services according to responsibilities in its charter.
Managers and Supervisors (within their scope of authority)
Ensure workplace and study environments are inclusive and free of disability discrimination and harassment.
Implement this Policy in all aspects of their area’s activities.
All students, staff and members of the QUT Community (as defined in the Code of Conduct - Staff)
Behave in a manner which is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Section 4 - Principles
Top of PageSection 5 - Accessing Disability Support
Section 6 - Disclosure of Personal Information
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Section 8 - Definition
Term
Definition
Disability
Refers to disability, injury or health condition.The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 include detailed definitions of ‘impairment’ and ‘disability’. A disability may be temporary or permanent, total or partial, life-long or acquired.
Discrimination
Is as defined in the university’s Resolution Procedures for Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault and Discrimination Related Complaints.
Inherent Requirements
Are the:
Reasonable Adjustment
Refers to any adjustments for a person who has disclosed a disability to ensure access and participation in education and employment is on the same basis as a person without a disability in comparable circumstances.
Unjustifiable Hardship
Refers to when it is unreasonable for the University to make certain adjustments because to do so would be too onerous. The relevant State and Commonwealth administrative bodies require detailed evidence to support a claim of unjustifiable hardship.
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