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*Does Every Child Matter, post-Blair? The interconnections of
disabled childhoods
(Project and conference funded by the Economic and Social Research
Council
(RES-062-23-1138))
Free conference hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University with
Newcastle University funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Dates: Wednesday, 6th April, 2011 ~ 10am - 4pm
Venue: Gaskell Lecture Theatre, Elizabeth Gaskell Building, Manchester
Metropolitan University, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0JA
Directions: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/travel/gaskell/
The aim of this conference is to introduce and discuss the findings of
the project: ‘Does Every Child Matter, post-Blair? The
interconnections of disabled childhoods’.
The project has explored what it is like to be a disabled child in
post-Blair England. Findings touch on the following key issues:
· Children’s voices
· Parents/carers’ views
· Enabling professional practice
· Policy for disabled children
· Methodological approaches
· Disabled child in the Coalition era
We would particularly like to invite disabled people, policy makers,
and researchers in the field of childhood and/or disability studies to
attend this event. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and
feedbacks on our findings.
The conference will include keynotes by:
· Professor Dan Goodley and Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole
(Manchester Metropolitan University).
· Dr Janice McLaughlin (Newcastle University)
· Dr Angharad Beckett (Leeds University)
This event is FREE to attend. Lunch will be provided. Please let us
know of any access or dietary requirements.
§ Deadline for abstracts 28th February, 2011
§ Deadline for attendance: 31st March 2010. (Please note places are
limited)
§ To book your place, please email: [log in to unmask]
§ Suggestions for hotels near to conference venue: www.ibis.co.uk www.princessonportland.co.uk
www.jurysdoyle.com
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For information about the project visit: www.rihsc.mmu.ac.uk/postblairproject
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