Telling people about your disability
Some disabilities can be seen and others cannot.
It is up to each individual to decide who they tell and what they say about their disability. Any discussions with Centrelink Officers, TAFE Disability Services Officers or coordinators of programs will stay private unless permission is given for that information to be released to other people.
If other people need to know details of a student's disability, to help with services or support, a 'consent to release information' form may be required.
It is usually best if the person with a disability talks to the training provider about their needs. Students are encouraged to answer the questions on the enrolment form about disability. Answering these questions will not affect your enrolment. The information collected is used to help providers plan for the future and help other students with a disability to do training.
It is important to remember that the more notice a training provider has about a student's disability, the easier it will be for them to organise support services and resources. Late notice, or failure to give information about a disability makes it harder for training organisations to have the right support services in place in time for the student to start classes.
The National Network of Regional Disability Liaison Officers and Disability Coordination Officers have produced an online resource titled Choosing your path. Disclosure: It's a personal decision to help students through some of the choices available to them.
Contact Apprenticeships info 1800 210 210 or Training Queensland 1300 369 935
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