Learning and teaching workstream

Workstream 2 of the Disability Action Plan focuses on learning and teaching and how staff will achieve good practice. The Director of Learning and Teaching is responsible for this workstream. Below are the strategic focus areas for this workstream, along with a summary of key deliverables as at June 2025.

A more complete update will be available once the recently submitted Disability Action Plan Progress Update 2026-2028 is published.

Please email all feedback and suggestions to Vicki Watson, Manager – Equity.

Accessible online learning environments

Strategic element: Online learning environments and materials meet University Design for Learning (UDL) standards and Web Content Advisory Guidelines (WCAG)

UDOIT is used to audit and report accessibility of student-facing Canvas courses
Tracking: On track
Status: No issues identified

All Canvas courses will achieve a minimum standard in Universal Design for Learning and meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Tracking: On track
Status: No issues identified
 

Resources for teaching staff

Strategy element: Resources and experiences are available for teaching staff to discuss inclusive teaching, and develop an understanding of UDL
 
Self-directed inclusive teaching resources are available for staff on TeachWell
Tracking: On track
Status: No issues identified
 
Professional learning opportunities are available to bring teaching staff together on topics relevant to accessibility, inclusive teaching and Universal Design for Learning
Tracking: On track
Status: No issues identified
 

Data-informed enhancements

Strategy element: Data are used to inform areas for enhancement

Accessibility errors identified in UDOIT audits of Canvas courses are used to identify emerging, institution-wide professional learning needs
Tracking: On track
Status: No issues identified

Other DAP workstreams