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Australian Disability Clearing House for Education & Training (ADCET)


The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) provides up to date and comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities in post secondary education and training.

ADCET services primarily target teachers, disability practitioners, learning support staff, researchers and policy makers. We also hold information and resources that may be useful for students.

News and Events - latest news, changes in legislation and details of upcoming conferences and professional development opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions - succinct answers to the questions most commonly asked by teachers and practitioners
Fact Sheets - summaries of current information on key topics
Resources and Links - comprehensive database of articles, resources, research papers and links to related sites
Help and Search Tips - guide to the comprehensive search functions.

ACHIEVE - New Zealand.

ACHIEVE is a New Zealand national network established to ensure equal opportunity and access to post-secondary education and training for people with impairments.

AHEAD - United States

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) is the United States professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.

NADO - United Kingdom

The National Association of Disability Officers (NADO) The Professional Association for Disability and Support Staff in UK Further and Higher Education.

Australasian Network of Students with Disabilities (ANSWD)

The Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities (ANSWD) is a student organisation, advocating, promoting, lobbying and campaigning on disability issues. We seek to achieve equality, access, and representation of students with disabilities in the tertiary education sector inAustralia and New Zealand.

Australian Learning Disability Association (ALDA)

ALDA aims to provide access to information and resources for individuals with learning disabilities (LD), their families, educators and the general public of Australia.

Australian Adaptive Technology User Group (AATUG)

The Australian Adapted Technology User Group (AATUG) is a joint initiative between the Australasian Network of Students with Disabilities (ANSWD) and the Disability Coordination Officer (DCO) for Northern, Central and Southern Sydney.

Web Accessibility Network for Australian Universities (WANAU)

Opening All Options II - Learning Disability Resource

Skill - United Kingdom Bureau for Students with Disabilities

Skill is a national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.

Assistive Technology Links

Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST) Higher Education Equity & Disability

DDA Standards for Education 2005

AVCC Guidelines Relating to Students with Disabilities

AVCC Guidelines for Information Access for Sudents with Disabilities