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Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards), Australian students with disability must be able to access and participate in education on the same b...

What is the Disability Discrimination Act 1992?

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) provides protection against discrimination based on disability. The DDA seeks to eliminate, as far as possible, disc...

Subtopics Australian law What is disability? Discrimination Enrolment Participation Curriculum and support services Harassment and victimisation Who do the rights apply to? Question

What ar...

Consultation is a discussion held between multiple parties with the aim of sharing knowledge and opinions before making a decision....

Adjustments support student learning and are developed in consultation with the student or their parent, guardian or carer. Teachers make adjustments all the time. Some adjustments assist all students to learn, whethe...

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, schools have an obligation to ensure that students with disability are able to access and participate in school on the same...

This resource aims to increase awareness and understanding of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 among parents, guardians and carers, families and wider communities throughout Australia. ...

Chair: the person holding the position of authority in a meeting (also known as a chairperson)...

Definition

Collaboration means working with others to pursue a common goal, such as ensuring that a student with disability participates in education on the same basis as other students.

People can communicate in a variety of ways, ranging from informal or spontaneous conversations to formal communication in scheduled meetings. Maintaining effective communication between home and school can assist all...