Organisations which focus on Tertiary Education and Disability
ACHIEVE
ACHIEVE is a New Zealand network established to ensure equal opportunity and access to tertiary education and training for people with a disability.
The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
is an international, multicultural organisation of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities. The University of Otago is a Corporate Member of AHEAD.
SKILL
National Bureau for Students with Disabilities UK promotes opportunities to empower young people and adults with any kind of disability to realise their potential in further and higher education, training and employment throughout the United Kingdom. SKILL works in partnership with disabled people, service providers and policy makers: tutors, lecturers, student services or welfare officers, student advisors, learning support co-ordinators, careers officers, disabled students and their families or enablers.
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
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.
