Draft strategic disability policy framework for the post-school education and training system, 2016

"The Department of Higher Education and Training developed the Draft Strategic Disability Policy Framework for the Post-School Education and Training System for public comment and consultation."

"The Ministerial Committee on disability in the PSET sector conducted research to determine the current status of disability services and the inclusion of people with disabilities in this sector. The research included an overview of the whole sector including issues such as the number of students, available services and the standardisation thereof, policy governing the rendering of services to students with disabilities and challenges experienced in and by the PSET institutions."

"The objectives of this policy framework are to propose: • A standardised model to define disability; • A standardised classification model for disability; • A standardised reporting system; • The standardisation of disability policies of the different PSET institutions; • The standardisation of services for students and staff with disabilities; • The creation of awareness and advocacy; • The career development of students with disabilities; • Coordination and cooperation in terms of services; • The professionalisation of Disability Rights Units (DRUs); • The establishment of an accessible learning and recreation environment, including accessible infrastructure; • The creation of accessible sport and recreation facilities; • A standardised disability funding model for the entire PSET system; • The creation of a standardised monitoring and evaluation system; and • A strategic implementation plan."