Disability Collective Symposium
Navigating Disabled Rights in Higher Education
Date and time
Thursday, October 3 · 11am - 1pm AEST
Location
Steele Building (3)
Staff House Road Saint Lucia, QLD 4067 AustraliaAbout this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Navigating Disabled Rights in Higher Education
Steele Building (3)
Staff House Road Saint Lucia, QLD 4067 AustraliaNavigating one’s rights within tertiary education is no easy task, especially for those with a disability. In a time after the Disability Royal Commission, which, dishearteningly, did not include any recommendations regarding teratiary education, students are left to attempt to traverse university with only the pre-existing (and problematic) framework.
This symposium aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about what their rights are within tertiary education and what avenues are available to them should something go wrong. The symposium is drawing upon the expertise of lawyers, Dr Robin Banks, Rebekah Leong, and Matilda Alexander, as well as university advocate Brooke Szücs. Note: the panellists will not be providing individual legal recommendations.
This event is being held at 03-329 - Steele Building, Collaborative Room, St Lucia campus, or you will also be able to join online via Zoom - more details to come! In-person attendees will enjoy light drinks and refreshments.