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Autumn 2002 One Day "Seeing Opportunities" Seminar hosted by RNIB Scotland

Implementing the DDA Part 4 (SENDA) Legislation in Practice: Assistive
Resources for Further and Higher Education

Thursday 7 November 2002

RNIB Scotland, Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh

RNIB Scotland is hosting this seminar to bring together academic staff who
have a practical interest in implementing the DDA Part 4.

In particular, the seminar will include perspectives from RNIB Scotland, a
University Disability Co-ordinator and a legal practice.  There will be a
focus on the impact of the legislation and on a range of practical
challenges.

Through "hands on" workshops and presentations, delegates will experience
some practical technologies for improving accessibility within a learning
environment.

A key aspect of this event will be the opportunities to share knowledge and
good practice among those present.

We enclose a programme and booking form and invite you to copy this
information to any colleagues who may also be interested.  These documents
can also be accessed online at www.rnib.org.uk/seeingopportunities

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information.
Completed booking forms should be returned as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you on the 7th November.

Yours sincerely



Dr Archie Roy    Robin Spinks BA MICG
Post-16 Education Officer  Employment Officer
RNIB Scotland    RNIB Scotland


RNIB Scotland, Employment and Learning Services

Implementing the DDA Part 4 (SENDA) Legislation in Practice:
Assistive Resources for Further and Higher Education

Thursday 7 November 2002

RNIB Scotland, Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh

9.30 Registration and Coffee

9.45 Welcome and Introductions

10.00 Making Information and Curriculum Accessible for Students with
Disabilities: Issues and Resources

10.30  Graduation: What Next?
Archie Roy and Robin Spinks, RNIB Scotland

11.00  Coffee/ Tea break

11.15 Implementing the DDA Part 4 - An Institutional Perspective
Marnie Roadburg, Disability Co-ordinator, University of Edinburgh

11.45 DDA Part 4 Case Study
Lesley Paterson, Solicitor, Thorntons WS

12.15 Open Discussion

12.30 Lunch

1.15 Accessible Technology (Parallel Session 1)
Demonstrations/ Familiarisation with:
· Magnification Software Packages (Zoomtext, Lunar)
· Speech Systems (JAWS, Hal)
· Large Print Production

2.15 Transcription: Best Practice (Parallel Session 2)
· Planning for the Likely Demand
· DAISY Digital Recording and Navigation Technology - its Benefits
for Students
· Tape Recording and Braille - Transcription Good Practice

3.15 Plenary

3.30  Close


RNIB Scotland Employment and Learning Services

Individual Delegate Booking Form
(Please copy as required)

Implementing the DDA Part 4 (SENDA) Legislation in Practice:
Assistive Resources for Further and Higher Education

Thursday 7 November 2002, 9.30 - 3.30

RNIB Scotland, Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3TP


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Individual requirements: e.g. access, diet, preferred medium



Seminar Fee: £95.00 (inclusive of lunch)

Please ’  I enclose a cheque made payable to RNIB Scotland
tick ’  Invoice to be sent to:

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Please return booking forms and cheques to: RNIB Scotland, Centre for
Sensory Impaired People, 17 Gullane Street, Glasgow G11 6AH.  Tel: 0141 357
3525.  Fax: 0141 357 4025.

Closing date is 14 days before the seminar.  Cancellations may be made up
to five working days before the seminar.  After this, payment is required.
A substitute delegate may be sent.

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