According to the Standards, the effect of this part is:

 … to give students with disabilities rights in relation to student support services provided by educational authorities and institutions, on the same basis as students without disabilities.  The standards also give students with disabilities rights in relation to specialised services needed for them to participate in the educational activities for which they are enrolled. These services include specialist expertise, personal educational support or support for personal and medical care, without which some students with disabilities would not be able to access education and training.

Again, the provider must consult with the individual learner about their needs, whether identifying specialised support services, or access to generic services.  Specialised support services can either be delivered by the provider if available, or by an outside agency.

The Standards describe some ways a provider can demonstrate compliance, including:

• Staff are aware of specialised services available and can help a student to access these services

• Collaboration with other agencies in providing specialised support services

• Providing any necessary specialised equipment to support the student to participate

• Appropriately training support staff are made available to students with a disability