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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What are web apps and how can a text-to-speech web app support learning?
ADCET is delighted to welcome Mary Willcox from Aventido, UK. In this presentation, Mary will discuss how text can be read aloud using a range of text-to-speech technology: downloadable software, physical pens, phone apps, browser extensions and web apps. Mary will also take a look at the benefits of using a text-to-speech web app to support learning and boost confidence. When: Tuesday 23 July 2024 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm AEST
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New ADCET Podcast Series
Welcome to the ADCET podcast where we investigate Inclusive Learning Opportunities Through AI (ILOTA). In this series, we'll explore the exciting convergence of UDL, AI, and accessibility, and examine ways in which we can utilise emerging technologies to enhance learning opportunities for educational designers, educators, and students. The first two podcasts are now available.
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Wrap-up of the 2024 ADCET UDL Symposium
On the 12th of June, we excitedly engaged in the second ADCET Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium, hosted at RMIT in Melbourne. This year explored “cultivating creativity, connections and confidence” with UDL in the Australian Tertiary Education Sector
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ADCET's Accessibility in Action Awards Presentation 2024
ADCET was delighted to announce the 2024 winners of our annual Accessibility in Action Awards. These awards recognise passion, innovation, good practice and leadership in accessibility, and are held in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). This event brought together colleagues from across the tertiary education sector, allowing them to connect and share innovative examples from their own work.
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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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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.
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: Vale Trevor Allan
- ADCET News: Wrap-up of the 2024 ADCET UDL Symposium
- ADCET News: ADCET Recognises Exceptional Achievements at the 2024 Accessibility in Action Awards
- 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
Upcoming events
Sector news & positions vacant
- Job: Disability Liaison Officer - Bendigo Kangan Institute
- Job: Manager, Access and Inclusion - Murdoch
- Job: Senior Disability Advisor - Griffith
- Sector News: Eleanor graduates with first-class honours - ABC News
- Sector News: Release of Reasonable Accommodations in FET Research
- Sector News: Australian Universities Accord: Unpacking the final report Resources
Latest links & articles
- Article: Disability Reporting Handbook
- Web link: University Accord (Episode 856) - New Horizons Podcast
- Video: ADCET's Accessibility in Action Awards Presentation 2024
- Web link: Embracing Inclusivity: The Power of Universal Design for Learning - US
- Article: Rethinking Student Belonging, Engagement, and Success: An Equity Perspective
- Video: ADCET Webinar: The Disability Officer – a Linchpin on the UD Campus?
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.