ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
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Featured news, events and articles from across the sector.
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ADCET Manager Joins Panel Discussion on University Accord
Darlene McLennan, the Manager of ADCET, was invited to speak at a recent panel discussion hosted by the University of Technology Sydney and Equity Practitioners Australiasia (EPHEA) on the Australian Universities Accord and raised the question of whether the Accord has inadvertently perpetuated low expectations around students with disability. Darlene was asked "We are setting population parity targets for LSES, RRR, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, but not for people with disability. What are your thoughts on this?"
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ADCET UDL Symposium 2024 - Save the date!
Join us on June 12 at RMIT in Melbourne for the ADCET Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium 2024, where 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. Registrations and calls for abstracts opening soon.
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Autistic students’ experiences of university in Australia
This ADCET Webinar explores autistic students experiences when enrolling and attending university. Stigma and discrimination are consistently identified as a significant challenge. In this co-produced project, interviews with autistic university students were conducted, with a focus on the circumstances in which students experienced discrimination, how autistic students approach university, and how universities can better support autistic students. Recommendations for creating a neuro-affirming environment for autistic students at universities will be shared in the webinar. When: Tuesday 9 April 2024
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What Universal Design for Learning Looks Like
ADCET is excited to welcome back Dr Thomas Tobin for this interactive webinar session, where actual classroom materials from colleagues in mathematics, business, chemistry, and carpentry will be used in order to teach micro-lessons in the usual way and then in a more universally-designed fashion. You’ll learn specific techniques that you can adopt quickly and easily to help lower access barriers - and you’ll see them at work in this webinar! When: Wednesday 17 April 2024
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Applying AI and UDL for Inclusive Learning: Perceptibility, Flexibility, Accessibility
In this ADCET Webinar, Elizabeth Hitches and Joe Houghton took a look at tools and techniques aimed at enhancing the UDL themes of Perceptibility, Flexibility & Accessibility using AI (Artificial Intelligence). This practical session demonstrated a number of ways everyone can build accessibility into their day-to-day process.
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Exciting News! Inspiration 11 is coming… take a first look
Inspiration 11 is coming in Autumn 2024 and in this session Sprialis Consulting provided a first look at the brand new version. Simple to use, but powerful in the impact it has on users, Inspiration is the ideal visual thinking tool for helping students with neuro differences and cognitive challenges to capture and organise ideas, build comprehension, retain information and support the writing process. The Dragon Edition of Inspiration optimised for Dragon Professional users was also unveiled.
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Digital Maths - The future of inclusion and how we can get there
This ADCET webinar provided an overview and demonstration of Texthelp's Equatio. What does inclusion in the Maths space look like? Digital technologies are transforming mathematics education and helping to create a more inclusive learning experience for all students.
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Disability Awareness - free eLearning
Kick start your professional learning for 2024 with our free Disability eLearning courses. This online training aims to build your awareness and increase your understanding around disability.
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
- 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
- ADCET News: Ally for ADCET - Alternative File Formats now available
- ADCET News: Needed Now: Real, tangible supports for students with disability combined with sector leadership and systemic supports
Upcoming events
- ADCET Webinar: Autistic students’ experiences of university in Australia
- ADCET Webinar: What Universal Design for Learning Looks Like (Thomas Tobin)
- UNI-ted ABILITY Symposium
- ADCET Webinar: Autistic Students and the Transition to University - Findings and Recommendations
- Ask The Professionals: Accessible ICT Procurement - OZeWAI
- Australian Disability Network - 2024 IMPACT Conference
Sector news & positions vacant
- Job: Accessibility Consultant - University of Technology Sydney
- 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
- Job: Disability Liaison Officer Employment Register - TasTAFE
- Sector News: Queenslanders with Disability Network launches a new group for QLD students
Latest links & articles
- Video: ADCET Webinar: Accessibility in Office 365 - Inclusive isn’t elusive
- Video: ADCET Webinar: Applying AI and UDL for Inclusive Learning - Perceptibility, Flexibility, Accessibility
- Video: ADCET Webinar: Exciting News! Inspiration 11 is coming… take a first look
- Article: Accommodations 2.0: Reflecting on the future of post-secondary accommodations in a UDL landscape
- Video: ADCET Webinar: Digital Maths - The future of inclusion and how we can get there
- Web link: Australian Universities Accord Final Report Document
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.