Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005
The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Disability Standards for Education 2005 which focus on ensuring students living with disability are able to access and participate in education on the same basis as other students.
The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Disability Standards for Education 2005 which focus on ensuring students living with disability are able to access and participate in education on the same basis as other students.
The Disability Standards for Education 2005 were introduced to clarify the obligations of education and training service providers, and the rights of students living with disability, under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
If you think the education system could be better for people living with disability, this is your chance to have your say.
Julia Farr and Asscociates have created a survey using the questions the Australian Government has developed as part of their review. If you have something to say on this topic, they encourage you to complete the survey and/or forward this email to people with an interest in this topic. The information gathered through this process will allow us to develop a consolidated submission, highlighting the impact on the rights of students living with disability to be respected and promoted.
If you have not yet had an opportunity to learn about the Disability Standards for Education 2005 we encourage you to take a few moments to get an understanding of the document. A copy of these standards can be found at http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2005L00767
If you would like to know more about the review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005, or you would like to provide your own separate submission, information can be found at www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/Programs/Pages/reviewdisabilitystandardsforeducation.aspx
Julia Farr and Acssociates value your input, and would appreciate if you took a few moments to respond to thier survey. The survey should only take a few minutes of your time.
Access the survey by clicking here or copy and paste this URL into your web browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Disability_Standards_for_Education_2005_survey
As they need to respond to this review by 31 March 2011 encourage you to complete this online survey by 21 March 2011.
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this survey please contact Alicia Fidock, Research Officer, on (08) 8373 8311 or email aliciaf@juliafarr.org.au
