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Special Needs

ACCESS-VOCATIONAL-GUIDANCE
A forum for comments and discussion on issues concerning provision of, access to and quality of adult vocational guidance and counselling, with a particular emphasis on combating social exclusion.

AIMHIGHER-NATIONAL-PROJECTS
Email list to support the National Projects of the Aimhigher initiative.

ASASA
This list is for the Assessors who work for DSA-QAG listed Centres performing Assessments of Need for Disabled Students claiming the Disabled Student Allowance.

CARING-TEC-RESEARCH
A moderated list to announce research jobs, studentships, conferences and workshops in:telecare, telehealth; assistive technology; inclusive design, and the accessibility of ICT.

CHESSPG
This group is for the members of the Planning Group for CHESS (CHESS - Consortium of Higher Education Support Services with Deaf Students) - separate from CHESSForum.

CLINICALENGINEERING
A forum for all practicing and trainee Clinical Engineers in the UK and individuals working in medical technology research and development.

COMPARATIVE-SPECIAL-EDUCATION
1.furthering research into international comparative studies of special education systems & policies, 2.developing a data base for such studies, 3.disseminating such studies by means of information technology, 4.facilitating critical analysis of special education systems & policies.

DDA-LTSNMSOR
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 and SENDA 2001(Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (SENDA) 2001 Implications on teaching and learning within the UK HE maths, stats and operational reseach academic community.

DEAFLINK
To put deaf undergraduates and their support staff/researchers in touch with each other so that attitudes can be observed/surveyed. All stages of their experience from induction, through lectures, tutorials and exams will bemonitored to assist the development of support systems in HE

DES-DISCUSSION
Discussion list for the LSE Disability Equality Scheme steering group.

DEV-COM
For academics and practitioners interested in the role of the media and communication in International Development. Research, teaching and practice.

DIS-HE-POLICY
This list aims to serve as an interdisciplinary discussion forum for the current policy issues on the service provision for disabled students and staff in higher education in the UK bringing together researchers, service providers, service users and policy makers from a wide range of disciplines.

DISABILITY-CHILD-GEO
This list will provide a forum for researchers seeking to understand the social, spatial and environmental barriers experienced by children and young people with disabilities.

DISABILITY-EUROPE
This list is for discussion and dissemination of knowledge and research amongst members of the European Network on Disability Studies.

DSANET-EDINBURGH
A forum created for HEFE staff, based in and around the Edinburgh area, who are involved in the DSA process and the ongoing support of Special Needs students.

DYSLEXIA-NETWORK-NORTH
This list will enable easier communications, sharing of good practice and promote discussion on issues affecting dyslexia practitioners, usually linked with the ADDS programme

EMALIDS
EMALIDS (East Midlands Academic Libraries Improving Disability Support)

HORNSBY-DYSLEXIA
This list is used by students, tutors and graduates of the Hornsby International Dyslexia Centre Diploma and Certificate to exchange ideas and information relevant to teachers of dyslexic people.

ID-RESEARCH-UK
This list exists for behavioural and social scientists actively committed to high quality academic research in the field of intellectual disability.

ILSIG
A mailing list to support a joint initiative with the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) and JISC TechDis to create a focus on Inclusive Learning processes in the Learning Technologist community. The group seeks to exploit web2.0 technologies to discover and share the benefits of Inclusive Learning practice with developers and students.

IN-FOLIO-TECHNICAL
Group to support the implementation of In-folio an accessible open source eportfolio system for learners with difficulties and/or disabilties. This group is for the discussion and debate of technical issues relating to the installation and management of in-folio.

IN-FOLIO-USERS
To promote the discussion and debate on the use in-folio eportfolio system for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilties and/or other additional needs. This list is for practitioners and users not for technical staff.

INCLUSIONANDSEN-TAUGHTPROGRAMMES
The list is for academics working in the field of inclusive education / SEN (Special Educational Needs) to share good practice.

IT-ASSIST
For HE professionals, especially Assistive Technology practitioners, providing IT and other technical facilities for students with dyslexia, disabilities or vulnerable to stress, to share expertise and develop services

JISC-RSC-LONDON-ACCESSIBILITY
RSC for London Disabilities Steering Group

MAIDD
MAIDD (Mindfulness Acceptance and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) exists to create communities of researchers and academic practitioners interested in the application of mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to support individuals with ID and/or autism and families and carers.

MINDFULEMPLOYER
The list provides an opportunity for employers within Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch to discuss best practice in support people with mental health issues.

NATSTARTEN
This list will support the Technology Exemplar network mentored by the National Star College. It will comprise staff from colleges in that network. It will be used to aid communication and to share resources.

OU-AC-TRAINERS
Information and file store for the trainers associated to the Open University Access Centre

PACELIST
To facilitate interchange between members of teams evaluating the NHS Pacesetters Programme to improve access to health services for members of socially disadvantaged groups, and those concerned to share good practice

PGN-EERA
This list is used to disseminate information about the activities of the Postgraduate Network of the European Educational Research Association (EERA), to announce conferences, events, courses etc.

PLUS-ANNOUNCE
The plus-announce mailing list is used to inform readers of new issues of the on-line magazine Plus and to alert them to related events. Plus a published bimonthly at http://plus.maths.org/.

PORTABLEWLAN
A list for the project management of JANET's Portable WLAN trials, 2009/2010

SCILT-CHAMPIONS
This list is used by the ILT Champions from Independent Specialist Colleges and Partners to share advice, information and best practice to further develop use of information and learning technology in specialist education.

SKILL-SE
List of Disability Officers who are members of the Skill South East Network.

SLDD-SUPPORT
A group for teachers of Specific Learning Difficulties and Disabilities(SLDD) in Sixth Form Colleges to encourage dissemination of good practice and to give effective support.

SLT-LIST-UK
This list provides a forum for speech and language therapists and related disciplines. Our aim is to encourage discussion and information-sharing about all aspects of professional activity including education, clinical practice and development of the profession.

SPECIAL-NEEDS-XPLANATORY
This will support the Special Needs Xplanatory, a web site concerned with special educational needs. The site provides information and research findings from researchers and others involved in the improvement of practice within special needs education.

SPECIALISTFECOLLEGE-LRC
This list is for LRC / library staff working in specialist colleges for disabled students.

SPLD
The SpLD forum aims to facilitate discussion about Specific Learning Difficulties including (but not limited to) Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome. It will be of most interest to practitioners and researchers working with adult students/clients.

TECH-DIS
This list is for those using technology to enhance accessibility in HE/FE

TECHDIS-NEWS
This List is to communicate the latest news and information from JISC TechDis.

THERAPEUTIC-COMMUNITIES
A discussion and information list for researchers and practitioners interested in the therapeutic community movement and for TC residents/ former residents.

UMHAN
UMHAN supports the work of mental health specialists working within HE. It seeks to share good practice and to influence developments across the sector. Please see our website for further information about membership and our work: www.umhan.com

WPLONDON
A jiscmail list to allow colleagues based in or around London, working to widen participation in higher education, to share and request information.

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Education
--Academic Studies in Education (67) Continuing, Vocational & Adult (133) Distance & Open Learning (99) Policy, Management, Organisation (189) Schools (35) >Special Needs Teacher Training (54)

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