Hillary Epton will present
Technology and Inclusive Education

Inclusive education is a reality in our education systems and supported by Legislation such as the Disability Discrimination Act (1992)and the Disability Standards for Education (2002) and the School Education Act (1999).

This presentation will provide case studies of students with significant physical and intellectual disabilities, requiring substantial teaching and learning adjustments, who access the mainstream curriculum and will be presented along with demonstrations of the software and hardware used by these students.

This is an account of how 8 considerably different solutions have enabled access to a quality education in the “least restrictive environment” and participation in all aspects of life (school, home and community).

Intended Audience: Primary, Middle School and Secondary

Hillary Epton is currently Senior Consultant / Team Leader of the Assistive Technology team at Centre for Inclusive Schooling where the team supports the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs in regular education settings.

Hillary's qualifications include M.Ed, Grad Dip in Assistive Technology,B. Ed, Dip Teach and Churchill Fellow 2002.

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