Links
Links For Students
Get Ready for Uni
Information for high school students with disability thinking about going to uni. Made up of five sections to help you prepare for uni, with tips, hints and links.
Choosing Your Path, Disclosure: It's a Personal Decision
A website that addresses the issues and challenges of disclosing a disability. Information for people with a disability, employers, educators and supporters
www.uws.edu.au/ndco/disclosure
Education to Employment
A website for Graduates with a Disability and Employers.
Useful information for TAFE and University students on finding Employment.
www.uws.edu.au/ndco/employment
Multi Language Information about the NDCO Program
NDCO Western Melbourne has developed a set of translations with general information about the NDCO program available in the following languages:
中文– Chinese, हिंदी – Hindi, Tarjima le Arabi – Juba Arabic, ភាសាខ្មែរ – Khmer, Tagalog – Filipino, Tiếng Việt – Vietnamese, Urdu اردو and 中文– Dinka.
http://www.ndcovictoria.net.au
ADCET
The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) provides information and resources to support the work of disability practitioners in the postsecondary education and training sector.
Year 12 - What Next?
Plan your post-school education and training
Learn about future work opportunities
Find out where to get help and information
Towards Success
A series of study guides which contain study skills and resources for students with a range of disabilities. They are applicable to students who are currently studying, or intending to study, in higher education.
http://cms.unimelb.edu.au/studentservices/studentequity/Publications/disability
Disability Education Standards
A Guide for Students with a Disability, Their Associates, and Education Providers.
Opening All Options
This site provides information and resources about learning disabilities (LD). A learning disability can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information. People with learning disability are intelligent and have abilities to learn despite difficulties in processing information.
Aspirations
Audio collection of tertiary transition experiences of people with Asperger's Syndrome
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=p25qsta9g719
Workplace Modifications Scheme
Help to pay for workplace adjustments for a person with a disability
JobAccess website
A one-stop shop for employers, co-workers, and people with a disability, supported by a free professional telephone information/advice service 1800 464 800
http://jobaccess.gov.au/Home/Home.aspx
Beyond Expectations: Profiling People with a Disability in Employment
This DVD presents video profiles and stories of 55 people with disabilities (hearing, physical, learning / neurological, intellectual, psychiatric, vision) who are succeeding in the workforce. These can be enjoyed by case workers, teachers, family members etc. The DVD aims to assist in career planning, to increase employer awareness and expectations, and to alleviate misconceptions about OHS implications of people with disabilities undertaking certain occupations.
www.det.nsw.edu.au/communityed/disabilityacces/da_employment.htm
University Disability Advisers
Contact details for Disability Advisers at all Australian Universities
www.adcet.edu.au/Uni_Disability_Advisers.chpx
My Future
Australia's career information and exploration service. You can use the personalised career exploration tool to discover career options and identify your career path. You will also find occupation profiles, job seeking tips, information about courses and scholarships, and many activities and quizzes to help you explore your career options
The Job Guide
The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities.
For Staff
ADCET
The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) provides information and resources to support the work of disability practitioners in the postsecondary education and training sector.
CATS for University
Creating Accessible Teaching and Support (CATS) is a web based information source that provides up to date, accurate and comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities.
www.adcet.edu.au/CATS_for_University.chpx
Choosing Your Path, Disclosure: It's a Personal Decision
A website that addresses the issues and challenges of disclosing a disability. Information for people with a disability, employers, educators and supporters
www.uws.edu.au/ndco/disclosure
Disability Education Standards
Have a look at Your Right to An Education - A Guide for Students with a Disability, Their Associates, and Education Providers.
DEAN (The Disability Education Association of NSW/ACT)
The Disability Education Association of NSW/ACT (DEAN) is a professional association of practitioners in the Disability services of universities and TAFE Institutes in NSW and the ACT.
Opening All Options
This site provides information and resources about learning disabilities (LD). A learning disability can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information. People with learning disability are intelligent and have abilities to learn despite difficulties in processing information.
Workplace Modifications Scheme
Help to pay for workplace adjustments for a person with a disability
JobAccess website
A one-stop shop for employers, co-workers, and people with a disability, supported by a free professional telephone information/advice service 1800 464 800
http://jobaccess.gov.au/Home/Home.aspx
Beyond Expectations: Profiling People with a Disability in Employment
This DVD presents video profiles and stories of 55 people with disabilities (hearing, physical, learning / neurological, intellectual, psychiatric, vision) who are succeeding in the workforce. The DVD aims to assist in career planning, to increase employer awareness and expectations, and to alleviate misconceptions about OHS implications of people with disabilities undertaking certain occupations.
www.det.nsw.edu.au/communityed/ disabilityacces/da_employment.htm
The Disability Education and Employment News
A fortnightly e-mail newsletter for disseminating information regarding the employment of and the education of people with a disability in the postsecondary environment. To join e-mail t.hart@med.usyd.edu.au with “Subscribe Disability Education and Employment News” in the subject line.
The Australian Learning Disability Association (ALDA)
Access to information and resources for individuals with learning disabilities (LD), their families, educators and the general public of Australia.
Peak bodies and listservs
Peak bodies and listservs of interest to disability practitioners in post-secondary education
Peak bodies,listservs and newsletters
