ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training

The Talking Tertiary (TT) podcast series invites leading disability advocates from the community to share their expertise in supporting people with disability in tertiary education. We ask our guests to reflect on the changes they have seen in the sector and what the future of disability inclusion looks like.

Have you ever been completely lost on campus? A technology company called MazeMap is now a global provider of digital wayfinding solutions for both indoor and outdoor settings on campuses. ADCET talked to a number of universities implementing this platform.

Learn about dysmusia, a condition that affects the brain's ability to process musical notation, and the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of this condition to ensure everyone has the opportunity to experience the joy of playing music.

Join Brandon Taylor as he asks four key questions to determine what has changed for adolescents in Australia over the previous two decades and what this means for tertiary educators and support services. He will look at the trends, most recent data and suggestions for consideration and implementation. When: Tuesday 21 March 2023 

This ADCET webinar, presented by Elizabeth Dickson (Senior Lecturer, Law School, Queensland University of Technology) will provide a refresher on the application of the DDA and the DSE as they apply to the tertiary sector of education in Australia. It will also address some current disability discrimination controversies. When: Thursday 30 March 2023

This session will introduce headspace's postvention service options under the banners of response, recovery and planning. It will also look at building awareness of existing mental health and wellbeing supports and resources as well as how university staff can access the university support program. When: Thursday 20 April 2023

Conor McHoull from Microsoft presented an overview of Microsoft's accessibility tools and what is available for educators including demonstrations of what is available and how you can be more inclusive in Teaching & Learning.

WorldPride aims to promote and advocate for LGBTIQA+ human rights around the world. This year the festival coincided with Australian Gay Pride Week, and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. In support, ADCET is proud to showcase our LGBTIQA+ webinar recordings.

This free course has been updated with new information and links, making it an even more comprehensive and engaging way to learn about disability inclusion. It has been designed to raise awareness about the impact of societal attitudes, stigma, and discrimination.