The Career Development Group (North & South Thames Division) is pleased to announce the following event:

** How to Deliver Accessible Library Services to People With Disabilities - 8 October 2002 **

Libraries offer vital services to people and communities:  information, books, audio, access to the internet, events and training. But just how accessible are they to disabled people? What access barriers are there and how can they be removed? This event will look at how to develop services which are inclusive of disabled people and which meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).  The talk is aimed at all who work in libraries with an interest in and commitment to public access. 

Speakers:

Marcus Weisen, Disability Development Officer at Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries. In his previous job as Arts Officer and Leisure Policy Officer with RNIB, Marcus initiated more than 20 DDA training seminars for museums, leisure venues and travel agents. He has been involved in number of UK and European projects promoting access to culture for disabled people.  

Richard Gray, free-lance trainer.

Richard is a librarian by profession and has become one of the country's best and most engaging disability awareness trainers. Being himself hard of hearing, Richard conveys issues faced by people with a hearing impairment with exceptional clarity. Talks by Richard are always inspirational and they also give you plenty of practical guidance and food for thought.    

Venue:

The seminar will be held on 8 October 2002 between 6-8pm at the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF), Broadway House, Tothill Street, London. Nearest tube station: St James's Park (Broadway exit). Map available on request. Access code: W

Booking information:

The cost for attending the event is GBP 7.00 to Career Development Group members, GBP 10.00 to non members and GBP 5.00 to students and the unwaged. Payment should be sent in advance by cheque made payable to the Career Development Group. Please send payment to the address below. We regret that we are unable to issue receipts. Details regarding financial assistance for childcare are available on request.

Places are limited to 35, so early booking is advised. A donation of GBP 2.50 is requested for VSO projects which the Group sponsors.

If you would like to attend, please contact:

Helen Baigent, Network Adviser, Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries, 16 Queen Anne's Gate, London, SW1H 9AA.

Tel: 020 7273 1403

Fax: 020 273 1404

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