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Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan

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"A University for All Abilities", an article on pages 8-9 of the April edition of UWA News showcasing the university's commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive teaching and learning environment.

The University of Western Australia affirms its strong endorsement and acceptance of students, staff and visitors with a disability, and its commitment to meeting their needs by providing an environment of equal opportunity, appropriate access and support.

The UWA Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan (DAIAP) has been developed as part of the University's overarching commitment to equity and diversity which is clearly articulated in the UWA Strategic Plan and the UWA Operational Priorities Plan. This commitment is formalised through various policies and plans, including the University's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action for Diversity Policy (1993; amended 2002), Staff with a Disability Policy (2000) and Disability Policy (1997).

The University's core value of "equity and merit as the fundamental principles for the achievement of the full potential of all staff and students" is the philosophical position underpinning this Plan. In its broadest sense, this means that the University is committed to ensuring that the participation experience of people with a disability, whether they are staff, students or visitors, is similar to that experienced by the University community as a whole, and that staff and students with a disability enjoy success in the same measure as their peers. In addition, implementation of the Plan will enable the University to take clear steps toward furthering its commitments to continuous improvement, universal design and the philosophy of 'mainstreaming'.

Read the full text of the action plan and implementation schedule following the links below:

DAIAP 2007-2011 (Word)

DAIAP 2007-2011 (RTF)

DAIAP 2007-2011 (PDF)


In pictures: Arts student Stephen Bebbington can easily use the new automatic doors and the lift in the arts building, installed by UniAccess as part of their agenda to improve physical access to the university campus and its facilities. Photo courtesy of Linda Brophy of the UWA official publications unit.
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