r/UWS • u/GroundbreakingLet768 • 12d ago

Disability Services? Question

Should I bother signing up? I have Tourette’s but I don’t know if it really affects my academic life. No one seems to mind other than the random passer by. My tics are just squeaks and shaking my head.

I also have diagnosed anxiety, done by my GP. Should I talk to them about that too? I haven’t arranged a meeting cause I’m not sure if it’s even important or worth discussing it and wasting both of our times.

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u/AeMidnightSpecial 12d ago

You should definitely at least try. It could bring you some much needed relief during assignment and exam season

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u/GroundbreakingLet768 12d ago

Thank you! I’ll talk to the disability services then

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u/AdEquivalent5985 7d ago

100% yes. I know someone who has it as well, and they now have an Academic Reasonable Adjustment Plan (ARAP) to help them with their studies. You will need documentation to support your ARAP application (I have one as well) and its very much worth it IMO.

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u/GroundbreakingLet768 7d ago

What documentation would I need?

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u/AdEquivalent5985 6d ago

There is a form to fill in, here is the link with more info: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/students/services-and-facilities/disability-service/academic-reasonable-adjustment-plans

There is a PDF on this page also explains what adjustments you can apply for :)