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ACCESS AORAKI - Inclusive Education Services Supporting Staff
VISION IMPAIRMENT
Make the usual accommodation in terms of the environment, using the Foundation for the Blind staff for orientation.
If a guide dog is used, make sure that an area for toileting and having a drink is provided.
Make sure that students and other staff are given the opportunity to learn how to function in a sighted environment with a sight impaired person. (See Best Practice - vision impaired on website)
Offer support using tape recording, CD's etc.
HEARING IMPAIRMENT
Make sure that the staff member has access to information on sound enhancement in the workplace. (See Best Practice hearing impaired on the website)
Offer orientation to other staff & students in working with/learning from a hearing impaired person. e.g. only speaking when face to face; never shouting etc.
LEARNING IMPAIRED
Some staff will have developed strategies that will allow them to function without support, e.g. screen readers, screen filters, voice-activated software, proof-readers.
Proof reading for handouts, power point presentations, over-heads may be required.
Make sure that the staff member understands fully their employment contract.
People with dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities are likely to have the condition exacerbated by stress. Clarity about roles and functions is important.
Ensure that enough time is available to staff members to fulfil employment requirements.
Offer proof reading services, support in time management & organizational practices to reduce stress levels.
SEIZURE DISORDERS
Make sure co-workers are aware of normal seizure activity and how to respond.
In a tonic clonic or convulsive seizure, (previously called grand mal) call an ambulance if the seizure lasts more than 10 minutes. DO NOT TRY TO RESTRAIN THE PERSON OR PUT ANYTHING IN THE MOUTH.
When fitting stops, put the person in the recovery position and wait until full consciousness is restored. This may take minutes or hours.
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
If a staff member is feeling suicidal refer to the TAC team, through your local hospital number. Make sure that Head of Faculty or Head of Department are aware of this safety issue. You are required by law to inform the appropriate people.
Recommend Employee Assistance Programme Counselling to any other staff member disclosing a mental health crisis, bereavement, loss, redundancy, reactive or clinical depression.
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