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ADCET/OZeWAI Podcast: Myth Busting Accessibility in Australian Tertiary Education
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This ADCET/OZeWAI podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Myth Busting Accessibility in Australian Tertiary Education. This joint presentation between ADCET and OZeWAI brought together a panel of staff from across the education sector to challenge common myths and misconceptions around accessibility and supporting students with disability. With a focus on practical insights gathered from staff and students, the panel explored barriers, debunked persistent myths, and highlighted strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments. (July 2025)
Chapters
1. Introduction and Panel Introductions (00:00:00)
2. Myth: Students with Disability Are a Small Percentage (00:04:49)
3. Myth: Staff Engagement with Accessibility is Difficult (00:06:33)
4. Myth: Accessibility Testing at Project End is Sufficient (00:09:03)
5. Myth: PDFs Are Best for Online Content (00:14:30)
6. Myth: Understanding a Student's Disability is Necessary (00:18:40)
7. Myth: Vendor Claims of Accessibility Are Reliable (00:22:30)
8. Myth: Making Mathematics Accessible is Too Difficult (00:28:54)
9. Myth: Accessible Resources Take More Time (00:33:25)
10. Myth: Automatic Captions Are Good Enough (00:37:44)
11. Myth: Privacy Rights Supersede Accessibility Rights (00:41:16)
12. Myth: WCAG Compliance Isn't a Legal Requirement (00:48:02)
13. Myth: Digital Accessibility Requires Experts (00:52:15)
14. Myth: Accessibility Overlays Solve Website Issues (00:56:12)
15. Myth: AI Can Replace Image Descriptions (01:02:25)
16. Myth: WCAG AA Is Harder to Implement (01:09:20)
17. Myth: Students Don't Need Tool Training (01:11:09)
18. Q&A and Key Takeaways (01:13:11)
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