Accessibility Award Finalists

Recognises an individual or team who have made an outstanding contribution to demonstrating excellence in accessible practice, supporting the equitable opportunity and meaningful inclusion of students or staff with disability at the University of Newcastle.

1. MATH and STAT Reasonable Adjustment Plan Student Support Team

   Alison Kinge - School of Information and Physical Sciences, Jane Grantham -Regional Campuses, Jasmine McGee - School of Information and Physical Sciences

   The team demonstrated courageous qualities as they sought to achieve the best possible outcome for a large number of Reasonable Adjustment Plan students on their learning journey at our University across Callaghan and Ourimbah. They worked under pressure, developed quickly and demonstrated consistently through 2023 an expertise and capacity in successfully managing Reasonable Adjustment Plan students at school.

2. Specialist Peer Mentoring Program

   Georgie Kerr and Katy Lambert - Student Central

   Using evidence-based strategies, the peer mentoring program seeks to remove barriers to learning by creating academic and social opportunities for neurodiverse participants resulting in increased participation, retention, and positive student experience. This specialist program for neurodivergent students is a collaborative initiative of the Student Wellbeing Team.

3. DTS

   Sam Rykers - DTS

   An exceptional champion for accessibility and ally, Sam is supporting the inclusion of students and staff with disability. Sam has demonstrated excellence in accessibility by creating accessible technology training for our University and by providing other learning opportunities for staff. She has ensured that accessibility is incorporated into change management processes, creating a future where everyone can enjoy digital inclusion.