Reasonable adjustments and LSPs

Navigating Reasonable Adjustments: Empowering Disabled PGRs with Tailored Learning Support Plans 

Discussion Prompt Questions:

1. What types of reasonable adjustments have been most beneficial to you or others you know as a disabled PGR?

2. How do you initiate conversations about reasonable adjustments with your supervisors or academic advisors?

3. What challenges have you faced in accessing or implementing learning support plans, and how were they addressed?

4. How can universities better communicate the process of applying for and updating learning support plans to PGRs?

5. What role do you think supervisors and university staff play in ensuring that reasonable adjustments are effective and continuously reviewed?

6. Have you encountered any barriers when disclosing your disability in order to receive reasonable adjustments? How did you overcome them?

7. How do learning support plans differ across various faculties and departments, and what improvements could be made?

8. What is the role of peer support and advocacy groups in helping disabled PGRs access reasonable adjustments?

9. How can institutions ensure that reasonable adjustments are flexible enough to accommodate evolving needs or unexpected changes?

10. What would an ideal learning support plan look like for a disabled PGR, and what would need to be in place to make that a reality?