Universities Accord Disability Survey
Survey – Disabilities and the Universities Accord Universities as Disability Champions of Change
The Universities Accord is billed as “a once in a decade opportunity to transform the higher education sector.”
Researchers are seeking information to feed into research and advocacy as part of this process.
The project is being led by Dr Paul Harpur, who is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland and member of the Universities Accord Ministerial Reference Group.
The research component of this part of the project is being supported primarily by Professor Katie Ellis from Curtin University and Dr Lisa Stafford from the University of Tasmania. All researchers identify as people with disabilities.
They intend to use the data from the anonymous online survey to prepare a submission to the Universities Accord Discussion Paper and for use in research into higher education and disability.
- The Universities Accord Discussion Paper is available here.
Disability is on the agenda, and the intent is to ensure that all disability rights are realized including rights to education, work, access, and participation at all levels.
The researchers have created a short anonymous 8 question survey for students and staff with a disability and their allies to complete about their experience and what’s needed to improve universities.
- To provide feedback into the Universities Accord Discussion Paper your survey response is needed by 6 April 2023.