Dear Members,
You'll probably recognise my name at the from earlier this week, as I've
just subscribed in my other job. The main reason for mailing everyone today
is to inform you that the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) are
holding a national conference on Part IV of the DDA and its impact on HE and
FE. This will take place on October 1st at York University, so time is
getting short to make your booking. Below is a copy of the flyer and booking
form for your information. But if you're interested, please get in now as we
will have to confirm numbers by 19th September!
I hope to see some of you on 1st October.
Kind regards
Elvira Haeussler
Administrative Assistant
RNIB E&E Yorkshire & Humber
Telephone: 0113 274 8855
Fax: 0113 274 8800
Email: [log in to unmask]
RNIB 2003 National Conference
DDA Part IV & Post-Compulsory Education -
The First Year
Wednesday 1 October 2003
The University of York
The RNIB Education and Employment Centre: Yorkshire and Humber are pleased
to announce the presentation of this important and timely one day National
Conference. The day will focus upon the effects of DDA Part IV, on Further
and Higher Education, one year on from its implementation.
The themes of the Conference will be Learning Lessons, Sharing Experiences
and Developing Strategies. Keynote speakers will share their experience, and
there will be a variety of workshops, led by speakers such as Dianne Keetch,
Disability Rights Commission, Barry Farleigh, NUS representative etc.
Aims of the day:
· To give participants background information on the DDA Part IV
· To consider the impact of the act on Post-16 education establishments
· To help participants look at the impact of the DDA from various
perspectives
· To provide a forum for discussion of relevant issues.
The day will be of particular interest to:
All managers and practitioners in FE and HE organisations, disability
advisors, Connexions, LSC's, students and anyone involved in implementing
DDA.
Please contact:
RNIB Education & Employment Centre: Yorkshire & Humber Grosvenor House,
Grosvenor Road
Headingley, Leeds LS6 2DZ
Tel: 0113 274 8855, Fax: 0113 274 8800
Email: e&ey&[log in to unmask]
Website: www.rnib.org.uk/services/north.htm
RNIB 2003 National Conference
DDA Part IV & Post-Compulsory Education -
The First Year
Wednesday 1st October 2003
09:30 Coffee and Registration
10:30 Introductions and Welcome Eamonn Fetton, RNIB Director of
Education and Employment
11:00 Disability Discrimination Post-16. Dianne Keetch, Disability
Issues of non-compliance Rights Commission
11:30 The HE Perspective Jenny Knox,
Policy Director Skill
12:00 From the FE side John Rowley, Additional Support
Co-ordinator, Northern College
12:30 Lunch
Workshops: Sharing Experiences and Developing Strategies to make DDA Part IV
work. Each workshop to last 40 minutes and to be run twice if delegate
numbers allow. Delegates may choose two of the following:
1. IT and SENDA Compliance led by Peter Stubbs RNIB Technology Officer
2. Managing change across the FE sector, led by Kevin Connell, RNIB
Assistant Director-Post 16 Education
3. Student Perspectives, led by Barry Farleigh, NUS. Disability Officer
4. Staff Development and successful provision, led by Nigel Sumerling,
RNIB Post-16 Education Officer
13:30 Workshops, Session 1
14:10 Coffee
14:30 Workshops, Session 2
15:10 What now? Students and Learners want...
Barry Farleigh - NUS Disability Officer
15:30 Plenary Sessions: Questions to the Panel
16:00 Close
NB: This programme may be subject to change.
RNIB 2003 National Conference
DDA Part IV & Post-Compulsory Education -
The First Year
Fee:
£125.00 professional fee
£40.00 non-professional fee
How to book your place:
Please complete the enclosed Application Form, indicating which Workshop
sessions you would like to attend. We will endeavour to meet your
preferences, but please be aware that places on some sessions may be
limited. You may photocopy this Booking Form.
Applications should be returned to the RNIB Education & Employment Centre:
Yorkshire & Humber at the address at the bottom of the booking form.
You are advised to keep a copy of the Application Form for your records.
Cancellation conditions:
Upon receipt of your Application Form(s), your place(s) will be confirmed in
writing.
Payment for cancellation is as follows:
0-7 days Full fee
8-30 days £40.00
All Cancellations must be received in writing
Disclaimer:
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of RNIB to change the
content and timing of this programme.
We aim for our services to be appropriate and accessible to you, whatever
your disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexuality or age. Information about
our services can be made available in your preferred medium and language.
RNIB 2003 National Conference
DDA Part IV & Post-Compulsory Education -
The First Year
Booking Form
(Please complete all the questions below in black ink. Please feel free to
photocopy this form if you are wishing to book more than one place. Please
use a new form for each applicant.)
Initials: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Dr./Prof. (Please circle)
Name:
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Job Title:
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Organisation:
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Contact Address:
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Town: ................................. Post Code: ..................
Tel: (Home)............................. Tel: (Work)
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Fax: ....................... Email:
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Do you have any particular requirements?
(E.g. dietary needs, disability access, alternative formats, interpreters
etc.)
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Invoice Address (if different)
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P.T.O.
Workshop choice
(Please choose two workshops you would like to attend. Please tick
appropriate boxes.)
1. IT and SENDA Compliance
2. Managing change across the FE sector
3. Student perspectives
4. Staff development and successful provision
Please send your completed booking form to:
RNIB Education & Employment Centre
Grosvenor House
Grosvenor Road
Headingley
Leeds, LS6 2DZ
Phone: 0113 274 8855
Fax: 0113 274 8800
Email: e&ey&[log in to unmask]
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