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Glossary
Alternative arrangements for assessments (AAAs)
Alternative arrangements for assessments allow students who have a disability or long-term medical condition to be examined on an equal footing with their fellow students. See the
Resource Guide for People who have a Disability or Long Term Medical Condition - Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) 
for more information.
Assistive technology
Assistive technology includes software, hardware and devices designed to assist an existing tool or function to modify or adapt its use. If used to suit your learning styles, you can use these technologies to support your learning.
Learning styles
The notion of a learning style is a way of conceptualising how a person takes in, processes, understands and remembers information and stimuli. There are various learning style models and theories in the literature. Learning style preferences can provide insights into one's way of thinking, learning and doing.
LD
See Learning disabilities.
Learning disabilities
Check the Australian Learning Disabilities Association (ALDA) for a definition of LD (Learning Disabilities) based on the Learning Disabilities of Ontario. The emphasis is on valuing different and diverse ways to learn.
For further details on LD, you can visit the Opening All Options Australian resource.
For further international definitions and resources on LD, visit the International Links section of the Australian Learning Disabilities Association (ALDA) .
Mental health condition
A disorder resulting in a negative impact on an individual's mental health.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
The principle international standards organization for the World Wide Web.
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