Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training

The aim of this excellent U.K. resource is to offer a 'quick reference' manual for curriculum-related disability issues. The term 'curriculum' is used in a broad way and refers not only to physical co...

Most students experience some stress in the lead up to and during the examination period. For these students the experience is not pleasant, but they are still able to effectively demonstrate their kn...

The purpose of alternative assessment strategies is to minimise the impact of the student's disability upon assessment performance and place these students on a more equal footing with stude...

When selecting an alternative assessment strategy for an individual student, a number of factors must be considered if the strategy is to be effective. 1. The nature and onset of disability Differen...

While many students with disability may learn in different ways, this does not signify inferior intellectual capacity. There is no need to dilute curricula or to reduce  course requirements ...

Arrangements for home-based exams need to take into consideration. Does the student need access to particular facilities/equipment? Would the student be disadvantaged by having to do an exte...

In considering alternative forms of assessment, equal opportunity, not a guaranteed outcome, is the objective. You are not expected to lower standards to accommodate students with a disability but rat...

There is a range of Inclusive assessment practices which will enhance the learning of all other students in the class but students with learning disabilities may need particular adjustments to assessm...

There is a range of inclusive assessment practices which will enhance the learning of all students in the class, but students with physical impairments or chronic health conditions may need parti...

In considering alternative forms of assessment, equal opportunity not a guaranteed outcome is the objective. You are not expected to lower standards to accommodate students with a disability but rathe...

These UK training materials consider the benefits of assessing online and draw out the accessibility issues, problems and solutions associated with e-Assessment.

By adopting an inclusive approach to teaching and assessment, you can meet the needs of most students. However, you will sometimes need to make adjustments to enable a student with disability to compl...

This booklet from the Disability Rights Commission in The UK outlines legal requirements and suggests good practice in organising examinations and alternative assessment

There has been significant debate in the research on the issue of extended time in examinations. However, there seem to have been a number of relatively clear findings from the literature. This shor...

This UK report analyses the findings from the first ever survey of disabled students in geography, earth and environmental sciences and related disciplines. It focuses on the experiences of teaching, ...

There are some inclusive assessment practices which will enhance the learning of all other students in the class: Know what you are testing whether it be decision-making, strategic planning, creati...

Inclusive teaching means providing learning opportunities that are free from bias and that take into account a diversity of individual needs and learning styles related to disability, race, socio-econ...

Pathways 9 2008. Kate Chanock, La Trobe University. David Farchione, La Trobe University, Wendy Paulusz, Monash University, Sally Freeman, La Trobe University and Livia Lo Giudice, La Trobe Universi...

Includes arrangements and accommodations for cultural diversity

Approximately one in ten individuals has a significant hearing loss. Within this population, most individuals have some level of hearing impairment and only a small proportion of the group is Dea...

Learning Disability (LD) is the result of a neurological disorder which may cause the learner to receive and process some information inaccurately. The most common learning disability found in th...

There are a wide range of mental health conditions and their impact on individual students varies greatly. These may include schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder...

Physical activity and mobility may be impaired by a number of conditions, some of which are permanent, others of a temporary or intermittent nature. These conditions include cerebral palsy, arthritis,...