Who we assist

There are two eligibility requirements to access the Accessibility Service: 

  1. The Accessibility Service is available for students living with a disability or an ongoing medical or mental health condition. Disability includes a wide range of health conditions, such as:
    • learning/neurological disabilities: for example, dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, autism spectrum disorder
    • medical conditions/ongoing illness: for example, chronic fatigue syndrome, acquired brain injury
    • mental health conditions: for example, anxiety and depression
    • vision, hearing and physical disabilities
    • temporary injuries (for example, broken arm) that require more assistance than can be provided via the Special Consideration process, such as exam provisions.

  2. In addition to a documented or diagnosed disability or ongoing health condition, you will need to be admitted to a UTS course or be a Prospective UTS student—find out more about the assistance offered to prospective students on our Prospective UTS students page. 

    If you are admitted to a UTS course, you will need to Register to access Accessibility Service support services.

    Please Note: The Accessibility Service does not assist with:

    • Short-term illness that can be accommodated via the Special Consideration process.
    • Carer responsibilities or pregnancy-related requests. Students with carer and pregnancy circumstances should access Information for Carers and are welcome to book in with the Counselling Service and/or make requests for Assessment Arrangements directly liaising with the Faculty Academic Liaison Officer (ALO).
    • Students enrolled at UTS College. UTS College students requiring Accessibility Service support can access the UTS College Academic Advisors. UTS College students applying to UTS are welcome to meet with the Accessibility Service as prospective students.

If you’re still unsure whether you’re eligible to access the Accessibility Service, please contact us or make an appointment with an Accessibility Consultant to discuss your circumstances.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.