ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
Our Latest Work
Featured news, events and articles from across the sector.
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ADCET's Accessibility in Action Awards Presentation 2024
Come join ADCET as we unveil the recipients of our 2024 annual Accessibility in Action Awards. These awards recognise passion, innovation, good practice and leadership in accessibility. Last year's event brought together colleagues from across the tertiary education sector, allowing them to connect and share innovative examples from their own work. When: Wednesday 15 May 2024
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ADCET UDL Symposium 2024
Abstract submissions and registrations are now open for the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium 2024 on June 12 at RMIT, Melbourne (in-person or online). Join us for this event featuring keynote speaker Dr Thomas Tobin. Here you can connect with like-minded educators, experts, and advocates to deepen your understanding of UDL principles and strategies and be part of a community dedicated to creating inclusive and engaging learning environments for all.
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Equity in education matters
By working with students, academics and the university, the Access and Disability Service at ACU are empowering students to take on every opportunity through the provision of appropriate reasonable adjustments. It is with these provisions that one of their students, Brielle Riza, was able to engage in a Study Experience in Fiji. Brielle, who is hard of hearing, shares her amazing experience.
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The Disability Officer – a Linchpin on the UD Campus?
In this ADCET webinar Patricia McCarthy and Mary Quirke from Ireland, sought to explore the professional role of the Disability Officer and consider how universal design transforms not just the world of the student, but also the world of the Disability Officer. It is evident that this role is changing and, therefore, they could be seen as inclusion experts who are well placed to advise and lead on UDL initiatives not just for students with disabilities but for all on campus.
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What Universal Design for Learning Looks Like
ADCET was excited to welcome back Dr Thomas Tobin for this interactive webinar session, where actual classroom materials from colleagues in mathematics, business, chemistry, and carpentry were used in order to teach micro-lessons in the usual way and then in a more universally-designed fashion. Thomas demonstrated specific techniques that can be adopted quickly and easily to help lower access barriers.
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Autistic Students and the Transition to University - Findings and Recommendations
This ADCET webinar will presented the findings of Dr Alison Nuske’s PhD research exploring the experiences of autistic students during their transition to, and first year of university in Australia. Alison explored the individual and systemic factors that impact on autistic student’s transition experiences and provided recommendations for developing a holistic approach to supporting autistic students during this critical time.
What People Say
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Michelle Anderson, ManagerAccess & Inclusion, University of SA
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ADCET provides the Tertiary Education Sector with the most up to date current professional training. The webinars provided professional training over the breadth of a worker’s carer. This training has embedded a high quality of service across Tertiary Education Sector in Australia.
Liz Sullivan, ManagerUniAccess, Student Success and Wellbeing, University of Western Australia -
When I arrived in Australia 8 years ago and then landed my first role as a disability practitioner on Aussie soil, ADCET was my source of truth! I was the only disability advisor in the university and having ADCET to refer to ensured that I aligned with best practice in the sector. I have also referred countless academics and students to the website, to explore teaching strategies and assistive technology options. ADCET ensures that we as practitioners are all on the same page which benefits students with disability in tertiary education. Thank you ADCET for supporting us to support students with disability equitably, and I look forward to the next 25 years!
Veronica Nelson, Access and Inclusion AdvisorUniversity of SA -
A TAFE QLD practitioner for 28 years; I moved into a disability educational role in 2017. The ADCET team and their amazing suite of innovative and inclusive resources immediately made me feel comfortable, in control and totally supported. Through their modelling and encouragement I now get involved with the development and trialling of resources for our industry! The ADCET team genuinely cares for student and practitioner growth, both professionally and personally.
Meredith Jackson, Leading Vocational TeacherStudent Support, TAFE Queensland -
As a disability practitioner who often provides discrete support to our students, ADCET has been my ‘go-to’ resource for technology know-how, practitioner best practice and often just the simple but vital confirmation that I’m doing the best I can for our students engagement, independence and progression. ADCET is a wonderful resource. Happy 20th birthday!
Brandon Taylor, ManagerTAFE Queensland
ADCET news
- Practice Spotlight: Equity in education matters
- Practice Spotlight: Providing Autistic Students With Targeted Support: Specialist Peer Mentoring
- ADCET News: ADCET Manager Joins Panel Discussion on University Accord
- ADCET News: Save the date: ADCET UDL Symposium 2024
- ADCET News: Celebrating Excellence: ADCET Proudly Acknowledges Merrin McCracken and Andrew Downie for receiving ATEND Honorary Life Memberships
- ADCET News: ADCET Elevates User Experience with Revamped UDL Pages
Upcoming events
Sector news & positions vacant
- Job: Accessibility and Wellbeing Advisor - University of New England
- Sector News: Queenslanders with Disability Network launches a new group for QLD students
- Sector News: Ableism in the Universities Accord - Joint Submission
- Sector News: Final Report: Inquiry into the Perceptions and Status of Vocational Education and Training
- Sector News: ABC Radio: Universities Accord not ambitious for students with disability
- Sector News: Australian Universities Accord Final Report Document
Latest links & articles
- Article: Rethinking Student Belonging, Engagement, and Success: An Equity Perspective
- Video: ADCET Webinar: The Disability Officer – a Linchpin on the UD Campus?
- Web link: Disclosing your disability
- Video: ADCET Webinar: What Universal Design for Learning Looks Like
- Web link: Teaching Accessible Computing
- Video: ADCET Webinar: Autistic students’ experiences of university in Australia
As a newcomer to the tertiary education sector, ADCET has been an enormous source of information, wisdom and support in all things education related. I’ve worked in the disability sector for over 30 years and ADCET is by far the most comprehensive and professional resource I have ever come across. The collegiality and willingness of practitioners across the country to share their knowledge and expertise is truly inspirational.