Learning Access Plan Application

Bond University recognises students may have a disability and / or health related condition that affects their capacity to participate in learning and complete assessment tasks. In order to ensure students are provided with opportunities to realise their full potential, students may apply for reasonable adjustments in support of their academic work.

Once you submit this form, it will be sent directly to the Accessibility & Inclusion Advisor. N.B. Applicants are also required to submit a Health Practitioner Report.

If you are unsure of the adjustments and services you require, contact accessibility@bond.edu.au.
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To be completed by the student

Welcome to BondAbility online registration form.

Completing this registration form is the first step in connecting with BondAbility and seeking reasonable adjustments for your study.

 

A Reasonable Adjustment is a measure or action taken by Bond University that has the effect of assisting a student with a disability/health condition in relation to admission or enrolment, participation in a subject of program, or to use facilities or services on the same basis as a student without a disability (Disability Standards for Education 2005). An adjustment is reasonable in relation to a student if it balances the interests of all parties affected (Disability Standards for Education 2005).

 

Reasonable adjustments may not be approved when:

  • Compromise the academic or inherent requirements of the unit/course.
  • Cause unjustifiable hardship to the education provider (Bond University) or any persons concerned.
  • Impact on the health and welfare of yourself or others.

 

New applications for Learning Access Plans (LAP) should be submitted no later than Friday of week 2. The University may consider requests for reasonable adjustments which are received after the cut-off date for finalisation of a LAP relating to the semester in question. Adjustments will be implemented if possible but cannot be guaranteed if sufficient notice is not provided to make arrangements for the adjustment(s). In these cases, students will be directed to alternative options, such as deferred examination application or withdrawal.

If you experience any difficulties completing this form or have any questions around this process, please email us at accessibility@bond.edu.au

 

Please note that all applications for reasonable adjustments must be accompanied by medical information. You may also be asked to provide updated medical information from time-to-time.

 

If you cannot provide documentation now, please download this Health Practitioner Report and ask your treating Healthcare Practitioner to fill it out.

 

Students applying for reasonable adjustments must meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor. Appointments can be made via BondAbility after application.

 

To access the Health Practitioner Report, click here.

Student Information

If you are a current student please enter your Bond email address ( xxx@bond.edu.au ).

If you are a prospective student, please enter your preferred email address.

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Supporting Documentation

Students are required to submit a Health Practitioner Report to support your application.  This needs to be completed by a relevant health practitioner or disability specialist.  The Health Practitioner Report must provide recommendations for reasonable adjustments that support the functional impact of the condition on the student’s ability to participate in their studies on the same footing as other students. 

For students with learning difficulties, memory and cognitive deficits or visual print difficulties who have not been formally diagnosed, a diagnosis needs to be organised prior to agreeing a Learning Access Plan.

To access the Health Practitioner Report, click here.

Upload supporting medical documentation & Health Practitioner Report

Supporting Documentation


Students are required to submit a Health Practitioner Report to support an application. The report must provide information on how the disability or medical condition impacts your function.

Documents must meet the following criteria:

  • Include information on your condition or a diagnosis.
  • Describe how your study may be affected by your condition/ situation.
  • Detail whether your condition is permanent, ongoing or temporary (if temporary, the likely timeframe for your recovery).
  • Be recorded in the Bond Health Practitioner’s Report, in a letter, or outlined in a report. 
  • Include a health provider number and/or stamped.
  • Be dated and signed by the practitioner.


Documentation requirements:

  • No more than 2 weeks old for temporary conditions.
  • No more than 6 months old for fluctuating conditions.
  • Yearly for ADD/ADHD (unless considered permanent by the assessing specialist).
  • No more than 3 years old for learning disability - a psychometric report with a tertiary/adult emphasis.
  • Unrestricted for a permanent disability.


Diagnostic requirements:

  • Learning disabilities require psychometric report.
  • Hearing impairments require Audiologist report.
  • ADHD and neurodiverse conditions require diagnosis by a psychologist.

Please visit our website for details of documentation and information required during the assessment process: BondAbility | Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Consent Information

I acknowledge and agree that for the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor to arrange support, all relevant student details and subject information held in the University's student systems may be accessed by the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor.

 

I understand that in providing this information to the Accessibility and Inclusion advisor, I authorise the disclosure of information about my condition to:

 

  1. The faculty SASQ - for the purpose of negotiating reasonable adjustments and to facilitate their delivery.
  2. The educator of subjects I am enrolled in for the purpose of determining what, if any reasonable adjustments are possible. I acknowledge that a reasonable adjustment may not be possible where it impacts the academic integrity or inherent requirements of the subject and/or course.
  3. The examinations office for the purpose of organising additional supports during an examination.
  4. Course Co-ordinator – where the reasonable adjustment may impact accreditation, or when the subject educator has not yet been nominated and/or where additional support is required.
  5. External authorities involved in the accreditation or registration of professional programs where such information is required as a condition of that relationship.
  6. Third party where a practical or fieldwork environment is being sought, should you be seeking reasonable adjustments on a practical or fieldwork environment.

 

We value your privacy, and we have a strong commitment to confidentiality. Bond's Privacy Policy provides further information on Bond's commitment to protecting your privacy. https://bond.edu.au/privacy

 

Personal information remains confidential and will only be released with your consent, except when:

  1. A team member is concerned that you or another person is at risk of harm.
  2. The team has a legal obligation to do so, such as under subpoena or court order.

 

LAP Limitations:

  • May not be granted for a group assessment.
  • May not be accommodated on practical placements or field work.
  • Does not support changes to the dates of tests or exams.
ConsentRequired

I authorise for the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor to include a description of the functional impacts of the disability or medical condition. i.e., “John has hearing loss in his left ear where will require audio visual material to be captioned, face John when speaking and speak in a clear coherent voice. If oral instructions are given, where possible please provide John with written instructions also.”