Policy on Person with Disability (PWD) Clients

Definition of terms

Reasonable Adjustment– Sometimes called reasonable accommodation or allowable adjustment is designed to ensure that all people are treated equally in the assessment process.

Clients with Special needs– this are the type of clients that requires special consideration or techniques that are slightly different from the required process/standard because of un underlying condition/disability.

Overview

Arteche National Agricultural School (ANAS) is committed to the provision of reasonable adjustment to accommodate the needs of candidates who are differently able or those who have special needs. The Institution provides appropriate supportive and well documented evidences for this type of candidates. Adjustments may include modification to the assessment conditions to cater needs without compromising the competency assessment requirements. ANAS, as an assessment center ensures that all qualifications and assessments do not unreasonably bar any candidates from taking any qualifications and/or assessments.

ANAS recognizes that reasonable adjustments may be required at the time of the assessment where candidates;

• have permanent disability or specific assessment needs
• have temporary disability, medical condition or learning needs
• are indisposed at the time of the assessment

 Here are examples of reasonable adjustments:

• Translate English into local dialects
• Use oral in place of written instruction

Examples of Provision of Appropriate Facilities:

• providing ramps and stairway lifts
• making doorways wider
• providing clearer signs
• well lighted comfort rooms
• comfort rooms with hand rails for PWD’s