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Creating Accessible Teaching and Support The CATS project

Creating Accessible Teaching and Support The CATS project. OZeWAI Conference December 2005 Tony Payne. The legislative imperative. Disability Discrimination Act 1992 – requires institutions to be proactive in identifying and removing discriminatory barriers and practices

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Creating Accessible Teaching and Support The CATS project

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  1. Creating Accessible Teaching and SupportThe CATS project OZeWAI ConferenceDecember 2005 Tony Payne www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  2. The legislative imperative • Disability Discrimination Act 1992 – requires institutions to be proactive in identifying and removing discriminatory barriers and practices • Disability Standards for Education 2005 clarifies legal obligations in relation to education • Rights of students in relation to education and training • Responsibilities of education providers • Measures which will provide evidence of compliance and provide a defence against legislation www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  3. The Project • Funded by AUTC and Carrick Institute • Cross institutional project team • Initial focus vision impairment - now all disabilities • Targets academics, administrators & managers • Research methodology: • Literature review – international collaboration • Focus groups of students • Surveys of equity academics & practitioners www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  4. The research findings Whilst there are pockets of good practice … • Outcomes for students are poor • Research limited & resources not widely used • Good practice often individualised not systemic • “Reasonable” rights/responsibilities not defined • Teacher understanding & strategies are limited • Practitioner knowledge & skills are limited www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  5. The outcomes • Series of booklets: • Vision Impairment, Hearing impairment (available) • Mental Illness, Learning Disability (in development) • Framework for good practice & benchmarks • Web based information/resource database • Self audit tool with reporting functions www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  6. Website features • Searchable database of resources • News, FAQs, Web links & Articles • Practical strategies & case studies • Good practice statements and benchmarks • Self audit functionality - report and action plan • Updates through integration with ADCET • Accessibility & useability www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  7. Underlying principles • Evidence based – social model of disability • Inclusive – responding to the needs of all students • Comprehensive – covers all core activities • Explicit – clear and realistic strategies and reporting • Consultative – engage staff/students affected • Resourced – adequate staff/funds to implement • Systemic – embedded within planning & QA processes • Owned – leadership/accountability by senior staff • Equitable – respects all parties rights/responsibilities www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  8. The framework • Learning & Teaching • Preparation & orientation • Course review & design • Learning resources • Course delivery • Assessment • Learning support • Learning environment • Postgraduate study • Campus life • Physical access • ICT access • Specialist services • General services • Housing • Library • Graduation/employment • Student diversity • Policy & Administration • Recruitment • Admission & Enrolment • Policy & Planning • Quality Assurance • Grievance Procedures • Safety and Security • Professional Development • Privacy & Communication • Information Access www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  9. The audit tool • Good practice statements for each key area • Series of indicators of good practice • Benchmark statements • Information/resources to assist operationalisation • Interactive self audit & report functionality • Self Ratings • Evidence Report • Action Plan www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  10. The audit report www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  11. A CATS tour… www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  12. University & legislative context www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  13. Teaching strategies www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  14. Discipline specific resources www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  15. FAQs & Hot Topics www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  16. News & events www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  17. Assessment benchmarks www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  18. Making it happen tips - assessment www.adcet.edu.au/cats

  19. resources - assessment www.adcet.edu.au/cats

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