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The Disability Unit (DU) offers a range of services to students with disabilities. We advise prospective students with disabilities about the possible support once at SU. We <\/span>discuss appropriate<\/span> academic support solutions and ensure that academic material is accessible for study,<\/span> test and exam purposes. The DU also offers a curriculum recognised Lead with Disability programme for students.\u00a0 Chat with us about <\/span>further disability<\/span>-related uncertainties by reaching us at\u00a0 <\/span>disability@sun.ac.za<\/span><\/a>. Follow us on the Disability Unit Facebook page <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sudisabilityunit\/<\/span><\/a>. Visit us at 39 Victoria Street, House Simon Nkoli Huis, Stellenbosch.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We support all disabilities and special needs, where possible. We do our utmost best to accommodate students with disabilities.<\/p>\n

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No, these are not automatically transferable. When you start your academic career at the University, you should submit a new application that follows the guidelines of the University. Once registered, log onto\u00a0https:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/afrikaans\/students\/Pages\/Tests-and-Exams.aspx<\/a> to find the Tests and Exams information under Studies. Go to the section that notes extra writing time. You will find documentation there that must be completed by you, your faculty and your practitioner.<\/p>\n

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Your application will be considered on merit together with all other received applications. You will have to note your disability and specific learning support needs if you want these to be taken into consideration when you apply.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”If I have applied to other universities as well and included a bursary application form in those applications, will the bursary application be sent to SU automatically?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

No. The transfer is not automatic between universities. Please complete a bursary application to accompany your application at SU.<\/p>\n

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No, we do not. We will ask you for a record or history of your condition.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”If I have never been diagnosed or assessed before and am not sure whether I could be assisted, what can I do?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Make an appointment to see an SU counsellor at the Centre for Student Counselling and Development, who will be able to provide you with a way forward.<\/p>\n

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This varies, depending on your disability and the specific support you require. Possible academic support includes changing your lecture venues if they are not physically accessible; the use of software that can read and write your texts; applying for test and exam concessions; and adapted print. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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We have the following software available: reading software (such as JAWS), Braille translation software (such as Duxbury), magnification software (such as ZoomText) as well as reading and writing software (such as WYNN and Read & Write).<\/p>\n

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No, the Disability Unit provides students with information on bursaries and funding opportunities, and on bursaries when funding becomes available.<\/p>\n

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) offers funding to students with disabilities. The scheme provides funding for assistive devices, meals, tuition, transport, human support and accommodations. Blind SA also provides visually impaired students with funding assistance. For additional assistance, visit SU’s Bursary Office in the Admin A building on the Stellenbosch Campus.<\/p>\n

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