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Changing Australia: Todd McCoy and Simone Xirakis and building inclusivity in school

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The Disability Royal Commission highlighted many failings for people with disabilities, with some commissioners recommending that segregated schools be phased out by 2051.

One of the principles behind this recommendation was the need for mainstream schools to become more inclusive for children with disabilities.

The concept of inclusion is behind one program at a public primary school in Canberra, which has chosen Australian sign language — Auslan — as its second language for all its students, while celebrating deaf culture, identity and history.

Guests:

  • Todd McCoy, deputy principal of Mt Rogers Primary School
  • Simone Xirakis, specialist Auslan teacher
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12358 episodes

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Manage episode 517586980 series 5428
Content provided by Australian Broadcasting Corporation and ABC listen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Australian Broadcasting Corporation and ABC listen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

The Disability Royal Commission highlighted many failings for people with disabilities, with some commissioners recommending that segregated schools be phased out by 2051.

One of the principles behind this recommendation was the need for mainstream schools to become more inclusive for children with disabilities.

The concept of inclusion is behind one program at a public primary school in Canberra, which has chosen Australian sign language — Auslan — as its second language for all its students, while celebrating deaf culture, identity and history.

Guests:

  • Todd McCoy, deputy principal of Mt Rogers Primary School
  • Simone Xirakis, specialist Auslan teacher
  continue reading

12358 episodes

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