Resources & Weblinks
Hard Copy Resources
These hard copy resources are available through the Tasmanian NDCO program. Let us know if you are interested in receiving or viewing any of the following.
Staying Sane on Campus: Booklet of Tips and techniques for optimising mental health while studying at uni (University of Melbourne)
Towards success in tertiary study: a resource for all students who are studying or intending to study at tertiary level and includes strategies for students who have a disability. Specific disability covered: chronic/ongoing medical conditions, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, deaf or hard of hearing, blind or low vision, acquired brain injury and asperger’s syndrome.
Both also available on line through University of Melbourne Student Equity Page - click here
Managers’ Guide: Disability in the workplace: A guide for managers, supervisors and team leaders to assist recruit, retain and manage employees with disability (Australian Employers’ Network on Disability)
Careers for Graduates with Disability: A guide for entering, staying and succeeding in the work force (Graduate Careers Australia)
Beyond Expectations: DVDs profiling the Experiences of people with disability in employment (TAFE NSW Disability Programs Unit)
Autism at School: DVD resource from New Zealand for teachers and parents (Southern Moon Productions)
Grasp the Nettle: Interviews on CD about the tertiary transition experiences from students with Learning Disabilities (State Government Victoria)
Adapt, Build & Inspire: Interviews on CD about the tertiary transition experiences from students with Acquired Brain Injury (State Government Victoria)
Aspirations: Interviews on CD about the tertiary transition experiences from students with Asperger’s Syndrome (State Government Victoria)
Creature Discomforts: Short DVD with animated characters discussing their experience of disability (Leonard Cheshire Disability Campaign UK)
TALK: DVD that portrays a society in which people without a disability are a pitied minority and people with disability live full and active lives (Disability Rights Commission, UK)
Opportunity: publication that promotes the business case for being disability confident. Potential employees and customers with a disability represent a substantial opportunity to business (Australian Employer’s Network on Disability)
