Disability type
ID:
DESH0007
Technical name:
disabilityType
Jurisdiction:
Grouping:
Reporting obligations:
Part A
Classification:
Y
USI transcript:
N
Definition
Uniquely identifies the type(s) of disability, impairment or long-term condition that a student reports.
Context
It is used in the analysis of students with disabilities when measuring activity, outputs and participation in the VET sector.
Guidelines
The definitions of the disabilities should be made available in full, as an attachment, to students when they are handed an enrolment form, or be available online if the enrolment form is completed via a website. Disability in this context does not include short-term disabling health conditions such as a fractured leg, influenza, or corrected physical conditions such as impaired vision addressed by wearing glasses or lenses. When a student has provided a Disability type code/s on their student enrolment form, Disability type is mandatory data.
Classification Name
| Classification name | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acquired brain injury | Refers to changes in brain functioning resulting from an injury or condition occurring after birth. People with acquired brain injury may experience changes in areas such as thinking, memory, concentration, communication, sensory processing, movement, fatigue or emotional regulation. Experiences and support needs vary between individuals and may change over time. | Acquired brain injury |
| Autism | Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference. People with autism may experience and interact with the world in different ways, including differences in communication, social interaction, sensory processing, thinking and information processing. Every person with autism is different, with individual strengths, experiences and support needs. | Autism |
| Deaf and hard of hearing | Refers to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. People have diverse identities, communication preferences and access requirements and may use Auslan or other sign languages, spoken communication, captioning, assistive technologies, amplification, cochlear implants, interpreters, or a combination of approaches. Individual experiences and access requirements vary and should not be assumed from the degree or onset of hearing loss. | Deaf and hard of hearing |
| Deafblind (dual sensory) | Refers to a distinct disability arising from the interaction of hearing and vision differences. People who are Deafblind may experience different access requirements in relation to communication, information, mobility, orientation and participation. Communication and access approaches vary between individuals and may include tactile, visual, auditory and other communication methods and supports. | Deafblind dual sensory |
| Intellectual | Refers to lifelong differences in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills that emerge during the developmental period (before age 18). People with intellectual disability may require varying levels of support with learning, communication, decision-making, and everyday activities. | Intellectual |
| Medical condition | Refers to a medical or health condition that may affect a person's access, participation or activities. The condition may be apparent or non-apparent, and its impacts may be permanent, temporary, episodic or fluctuating. Experiences and support requirements vary between individuals and may change over time. | Medical condition |
| Neurological | Refers to conditions or differences that affect the function of the brain, spinal cord, or nervous system. These may influence areas such as movement, coordination, communication, cognition, memory, concentration, sensory processing, fatigue or other aspects of functioning. Experiences and support needs vary between individuals and may be permanent, episodic, progressive or fluctuating. | Neurological |
| No, I do not have a disability | The person does not have a disability. | No disability |
| Other | Refers to a disability, condition or access requirement that is not represented within the categories listed above, or where the available categories do not adequately reflect the person's experience. | Other |
| Physical | Refers to disability or health-related impacts that may affect a person's mobility, movement, dexterity, stamina or ability to undertake physical activities. These impacts may be permanent, temporary, episodic or fluctuating, and may be apparent or non-apparent. People may experience different access and support needs depending on the activity or environment. | Physical |
| Prefer not to specify | Prefer not to specify | Prefer not to specify |
| Psychiatric/Mental health | Refers to mental health conditions or psychosocial disability that may affect a person's participation in learning or other aspects of daily life. Experiences and access requirements vary between individuals and may be ongoing, episodic or fluctuating. | Psychiatric/Mental health |
| Specific learning | Refers to conditions or differences that affect how a person acquires, processes, organises, or applies information and skills. This may influence activities such as reading, writing, mathematics, attention, concentration, executive functioning, listening, speaking, or reasoning. People's support requirements vary depending on the individual and the environment. | Specific learning |
| Speech | Refers to speech or communication differences that may influence how a person communicates or expresses themselves. This may include differences in speech production, fluency, voice or verbal communication. Communication preferences, experiences and access requirements vary between individuals and may also vary across environments and situations. | Speech |
| Vision | Refers to blindness, low vision or other vision differences that affect access to visual information or environments. A vision disability may be present from birth or acquired later in life, and people's access and support requirements vary depending on the individual and the environment. | Vision |
Business Rules
| Rule ID | Business rules | Corrective actions | Jurisdiction | Grouping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRDG00016 | When Disability type is reported as 'no, I do not have a disability', then there cannot be any other Disability types reported for the student. | The student is recorded as not having a disability; however, Disability types have also been selected. Update the Disability types on the student's enrolment record. |
National | Student |
| BRDQ00008 | Current calendar year training activity contains too many student records with Disability type showing as a blank or not specified, value. | Data submitted in the current calendar year contains a high proportion of student records showing a blank, or not specified, disability value. Review all student records where the disability field is recorded as blank or not specified and update these accordingly. |
National | Student |
| BRDQ00136 | The most recent data submission has identified that the proportion of VET Information Standard student records with a disability in combination with the student status of 'commenced' or 'concluded' has changed more than expected when compared with the proportion of equivalent AVETMISS student records for the same period last year. | The most recent data submission has identified that the proportion of VET Information Standard student records provided with a disability for students who have 'commenced' or 'concluded' training has changed more than expected when compared with the proportion of AVETMISS student records provided for the same reporting period last year. Please contact NCVER Client Support to discuss. |
National | Student |
| BRDQ00154 | The most recent data submission has identified that the proportion of student records with a disability in combination with the student status of 'commenced' or 'concluded' has changed more than expected when compared with the corresponding period 12 months ago. | The most recent data submission has identified that the proportion of student records with a disability for students who have 'commenced' or 'concluded' training has changed more than expected when compared with the same reporting period last year. Please contact NCVER Client Support to discuss. |
National | Student |
Technical Information
| Length | Type | Permitted value |
|---|---|---|
| Alphanumeric | Not applicable |