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necessary to achieve the aim mentioned in paragraph (b); and
 (ii) a reasonable adjustment can be identified in relation to that aim;
  make a reasonable adjustment for the student in accordance with Part 3.

 (7) The provider must repeat the processes set out in subsections (5) and (6) as necessary to allow for the changing needs of the student over time.

 (8) For this section:
 (a) the provider has taken reasonable steps to comply with subsection (1) if the provider has complied with subsection (5) and with subsection (7) as it relates to subsection (5); and
 (b) the provider has taken reasonable steps to comply with subsections (2) and (3) if the provider has complied with subsection (6) and with subsection (7) as it relates to subsection (6).

Note   See Part 10 for exceptions to the legal obligations set out in the standards. These include a provision that it is not unlawful for an education provider to fail to comply with a standard if, and to the extent that, compliance would impose unjustifiable hardship on the provider (section 10.2).

7.3 Measures for compliance with standards

  Measures that the education provider may implement to ensure that the student is able to access support services used by students in general, on the same basis as a student without a disability, and to ensure his or her access to specialised support services, include measures ensuring that:
 (a) staff of education providers are aware of the specialised services available for the student and are provided with information that enables them to assist the student to access the services that the student needs; and
 (b) the provision of specialised services for the student, where necessary, is facilitated, including through collaborative arrangements with specialised service providers; and
 (c) any necessary specialised equipment is provided to support the student in participating in the course or program; and
 (d) appropriately trained support staff, such as specialist teachers, interpreters, note-takers and teachers' aides, are made available to students with disabilities.

Examples

Examples of the specialised services mentioned in paragraph 7.3 (c) include services in health, personal care and therapy, and services provided by speech therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Examples of the specialised equipment mentioned in paragraph 7.3 (d) include adaptive technology and assistive devices.

Part 8 Standards for harassment and victimisation

8.1 Meaning of harassment

  For these Standards, harassment:
 (a) in relation to a person with a disability, includes an action taken in relation to the person's disability that is reasonably likely, in all the circumstances, to humiliate, offend, intimidate or distress the person; and
 (b) in relation to a person who has an associate with a disability, includes an action taken in relation to the associate's disability