Disability topics

Here is a list of all the topics covered in the disability section. To return here at any time use the 'Disability index' on the left of the screen.

You can access information in two ways. To view:

1. a set of topics under a particular question such as 'What do I need to know?' use the links on the left of the screen
2. a particular topic from any of the questions use the links below.

A good place to begin is 'Introduction' which will give you a feel for what you'll find in this section.

What do I need to know?

• Introduction

• Diversity of people with a disability

• Bridging Pathways: the National Strategy

• Australian Disability Training Advisory Council

• Whole-of-life approach

• Progress in VET for people with a disability

• Disability legislation

• What is discrimination?

• Reasonable adjustment

• Disability Discrimination Act Education Standards

• Types of disabilities - a starting point

What do I need to do?

• Disclosing a disability

• Partnerships with disability agencies

• Working with Training Packages

• Reasonable adjustment in training delivery and assessment

• Learner-centred delivery

• Fair assessments

• Support services

• Staff development

• Pathway to employment

Where can I get help?

• National policies

• Key resources

• Resources for learners with a disability

• Resources for Indigenous learners

• Resources for general access and equity or other client groups

• Bibliographies

• Useful websites

• State and territory websites