Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training

Help and Search Tips

How to Find Information

Finding information in the ADCET knowledge base is easy. For instance if you are looking for information about "Braille" you could browse by category, in this instance Assistive Technology or to find specific information you could search by keyword 'braille'.

TO BROWSE THE KNOWLEDGE BASE - Simply click on the category of interest e.g. Careers/Employment and the information will be displayed grouped by Frequently Asked Questions, Articles, Fact Sheets, Links and Case Studies.

TO SEARCH THE KNOWLEDGE BASE - Enter a single keyword in the Search Window and click “GO” or select 'Advanced Search' for a more comprehensive search'.  Once again information will be displayed grouped by Frequently Asked Questions, Articles, Fact Sheets, Links and Case Studies.

ADCET Subscription

Subscribers have access to a broader range of information. Go to the ADCET Subscription page for further information.

How to Update Information or Contribute an Article

ADCET is about sharing of information, ideas and resources. We need your assistance in keeping the site up to date and relevant. If you would like to submit information to the site or provide us with feedback please use the feedback button at the bottom of each page or post information to the address at the bottom of this page.

Upon receipt of contributions ADCET will assess the content against strict criteria to ensure that the information is relevant and is not already available on the site. The information will then be categorised by category and keyword.

ADCET may edit the abstract and/or reformat an article to facilitate access by users. Any changes to the body of an article will not occur without consent from the author. Any information used in another context e.g. as part of an FAQ, will be appropriately referenced.

To send a resource/ article/ link to ADCET please use the feedback button at the bottom of each page or write to us at the address at the bottom of this page.

About Font Sizes

The ADCET website is designed for AAA rated accessibility.

If the font size is too small you can change this in your browser settings.

Changing your font size Internet Explorer 5+

  1. Select View from the menu bar at the top of the browser window
  2. Select 'Text Size' from the View options
  3. Select your preferred Text Size (the current size will be marked).

Netscape Navigator 6+/Mozilla

  1. Select View from the menu bar at the top of the browser window
  2. Select 'Text Zoom' from the View options
  3. Select your preferred size (the current size will be marked).

(Alternatively, you can hold down the 'Ctrl' key and press the '+' or '-' keys to increase or decrease your font size, respectively.)

Opera 6+

  1. Select File from the menu bar at the top of the browser window
  2. Select 'Preferences' from the File options
  3. Select 'Fonts and colors'
  4. Select the type of text you wish to be displayed differently (e.g. Normal, Heading 1), then click on the Choose button
  5. Select your preferred font, style and size then click OK.

Safari 1.0b

  1. Select View from the menu bar at the top of the browser window
  2. Select either 'Make Text Bigger' or 'Make Text Smaller' from the View options
  3. Alternatively, you can hold down the 'command'/Apple key and press the '+' or '-' keys to increase or decrease your font size, respectively.

How to Contact Us

ADCET
Locked Bag 1335
LAUNCESTON
TAS 7250

Phone: (03) 6324 3787
Fax: (03) 6324 3788

email to tony.payne@utas.edu.au