Progressing Disability Inclusion at RMIT

Progressing Disability Inclusion at RMIT is a panel discussion that invites RMIT staff and students to come together in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day for 2024.

We've invited subject matter experts and representatives with lived experience to discuss how we can help progress accessibility in new and universal ways. 

Guided by the theme "Built Without Barriers", an opportunity exists to demystify disability and neurodivergence for the broader community – specifically in terms of how individuals can all contribute to building an inclusive and accessible RMIT – through our systems, facilities, environments and interactions. 

Join this hybrid event either in-person at the Job Shop, or online via MS Teams, and be part of the conversation. Everyone is welcome!

 

Meet the panellists

Event welcome                                     Facilitator

profile photo of chaminda Chaminda Ranasinghe, Chief Experience Officer RMIT
profile photo of ronny Dr Ronny Andrade Parra, Digital Accessibility Practice Lead

Panellists

profile photo of samuel Samuel Coombs, RUSU Disability and Carers' Officer, RMIT Student Union
profile photo of kate Dr Kate Anderson, Vice Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellowship, RMIT
profile photo of carla Carla Rawlins, Workplace Adjustment Officer, RMIT
profile photo of nesceda Nesceda Blake, Neurodiversity Advocate, Senior Officer, Student Clubs, La Trobe,

Date, time, location and registration

Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024

Time: 2pm-3:30pm

  • Afternoon Tea: 2pm 
  • Panel Discussion: 2:15pm-3:30pm

Location: RMIT Job Shop, Building 10, Level 4, room 71

360 Swanston St, Melbourne. 

(An online link will be circulated before the event for those who will join us on MS Teams)

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