Is our existing education system in a position to meet the needs of students with disability and diverse learning needs? Or is it time to fundamentally change our approach to ensure that we cater to every learner's needs in a ...
More »Disability commissioners fail to agree on education segregation
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was unable to agree on an approach to phasing out ‘special schools’ The Commission released its final report on September 29 after four and a half years ...
More »Australian schools are failing students with disability: royal commission
Australian schools have failed to provide students with disability the ongoing support and accessible learning they need, a royal commission has heard. This week the Royal Commission into the Abuse of People with Disabilities began its five-day inquiry into the ...
More »Addressing ‘wicked problems’ in special education
A wicked problem, in academia, means a thorny one - one without an obvious solution. In the lead up to the International Day of People with a Disability, Dr David Armstrong has identified four of these in Western special education. ...
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