ADCET/OZeWAI Podcast: Myth Busting Accessibility in Australian Tertiary Education

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This ADCET/OZeWAI podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Myth Busting Accessibility in Australian Tertiary Education. This joint presentation between ADCET and OZeWAI brought together a panel of staff from across the education sector to challenge common myths and misconceptions around accessibility and supporting students with disability. With a focus on practical insights gathered from staff and students, the panel explored barriers, debunked persistent myths, and highlighted strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments. (July 2025)

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1. Introduction and Panel Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Myth: Students with Disability Are a Small Percentage (00:04:49)

3. Myth: Staff Engagement with Accessibility is Difficult (00:06:33)

4. Myth: Accessibility Testing at Project End is Sufficient (00:09:03)

5. Myth: PDFs Are Best for Online Content (00:14:30)

6. Myth: Understanding a Student's Disability is Necessary (00:18:40)

7. Myth: Vendor Claims of Accessibility Are Reliable (00:22:30)

8. Myth: Making Mathematics Accessible is Too Difficult (00:28:54)

9. Myth: Accessible Resources Take More Time (00:33:25)

10. Myth: Automatic Captions Are Good Enough (00:37:44)

11. Myth: Privacy Rights Supersede Accessibility Rights (00:41:16)

12. Myth: WCAG Compliance Isn't a Legal Requirement (00:48:02)

13. Myth: Digital Accessibility Requires Experts (00:52:15)

14. Myth: Accessibility Overlays Solve Website Issues (00:56:12)

15. Myth: AI Can Replace Image Descriptions (01:02:25)

16. Myth: WCAG AA Is Harder to Implement (01:09:20)

17. Myth: Students Don't Need Tool Training (01:11:09)

18. Q&A and Key Takeaways (01:13:11)