Legislative, Policy and Practice Initiatives for Students with Disabilities in Australian Postsecondary Education

Legislative, Policy and Practice Initiatives for Students with Disabilities in Australian Postsecondary Education

Postsecondary education in Australia has undergone major structural change in recent years, accompanied by increased awareness of and policy response to the needs of students with disabilities. The nature of these changes, legislative background, and policy initiatives directed at improving successf...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability 1998, Vol.13 (2), p.5
Hauptverfasser: O'Connor, Barrie A, Hammond, Lynn
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Access to Education
Australia
College Students
Disabilities
Educational Trends
Federal Legislation
Foreign Countries
Inclusive Schools
Politics of Education
Postsecondary Education
Public Policy
Special Education
Technical Institutes
Vocational Education
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Zusammenfassung:Postsecondary education in Australia has undergone major structural change in recent years, accompanied by increased awareness of and policy response to the needs of students with disabilities. The nature of these changes, legislative background, and policy initiatives directed at improving successful participation of these students are described. Developments specific to vocational/technical education and university sectors are noted. (Author/MSE)