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What is ACHIEVE?
Who is ACHIEVE for?
ACHIEVE provides
ACHIEVE promotes
What have we ACHIEVED?
What projects has ACHIEVE been working on?
Who can join ACHIEVE?
What is ACHIEVE?
ACHIEVE is a national network established to
ensure equal opportunity and access to post-secondary education and training for
people with impairments. [Back to top]
Who is ACHIEVE for?
ACHIEVE advocates and lobbies for people with a range of impairments who are transitioning into or studying in post-secondary education or training. For example; at a university, polytechnic, private training establishment, wananga or college of education. [Back to top]
ACHIEVE provides:
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A coordinated national effort in securing quality educational opportunities for students with impairments in post-secondary education and training.
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Opportunities for members to network, support and learn from each other.
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Monitoring of equal education policies developed by Government, the
Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Commission and post-secondary institutions, that impact on students with
impairments.
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Liaison with groups and bodies who have similar interests.
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Advice, support and information.
ACHIEVE promotes:
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A commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Public and professional debate on
equal opportunity policies and practices.
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Sharing of initiatives through
research, publications and conferences.
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Cooperation to ensure smooth
transition for students with impairments.
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Staff development for those
supporting students with impairments.
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Monitoring of services and support for students
with impairments.
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Best practice models for those providing services for
students with impairments.
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An environment where students with impairments can ACHIEVE their best possible academic outcome. [Back to top]
What have we ACHIEVED?
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ACHIEVE has played a key role in
securing funding for supporting students with
impairments in post-secondary education and training - most notably, the Special Supplementary Grant: Tertiary Students with
Disabilities.
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Fostered the development of a number of networks for students
with impairments.
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Advocated for, supported and played an active part in National
Conferences and Gatherings for students with impairments and disability support services staff at polytechnics, colleges of
education and universities.
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Developed written information to encourage
best practice and networking - Kia Ōrite Achieving Equity. [Back to top]
What projects has ACHIEVE been
working on?
We have:
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Written Kia Ōrite Achieving Equity: The New Zealand Code of Practice for an Inclusive Tertiary Education Environment for Students with Impairments. This has been developed in partnership with various stakeholders involved with tertiary education for students with impairments.
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Updating our website - www.achieve.org.nz. This now includes:
- An accessible electronic version of Kia Ōrite Achieving Equity - Code of Practice.
- Resources to support the implementation of Kia Ōrite Achieving Equity - Code of Practice.
- Information about ACHIEVE including a membership form.
- Other useful ideas.
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Continued to advocate on specific issues concerning students with impairments - the Tertiary Education Strategy, the Special Supplementary Grant: Tertiary Students with Disabilities Review and Reporting, support for Deaf students.
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Worked closely with student associations such as ATSA and NZUSA, in relation to students with impairments. [Back to top]
Who can join ACHIEVE?
Anyone with an interest in post-secondary education and training for people with impairments can join. Corporate and individual membership is available.
ACHIEVE's membership may include:
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Students with impairments, the Deaf community, their families and support networks.
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Polytechnics, colleges of education,
universities, wananga, private training establishments and other training providers.
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Disability support staff and other
professionals supporting students with impairments in post-secondary education and training.
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Students Association.
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Service providers and organisations in the disability community.
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