Dear Colleagues (with apologies for cross-posting),
By popular demand, and with support from Scottish Disability Team we are
pleased to offer another of our popular 1-day courses for HE staff who
need an overview of best practice methodology and access technology for
supporting blind and visually impaired students, presented by the
National Centre for Tactile Diagrams, the Royal National Institute of
the Blind, the Scottish Disability Team and Concept Northern.
Next Course: Wed 19th May 2004, at Reid Kerr College, in Paisley, 9:30 -
4:40 (registration at 9 am). Charge £147 (inc VAT at 17.5%).
Our previous courses have been over-subscribed and very highly rated by
participants, so book early to ensure you get a place on this
informative and enjoyable course. This course is the only one planned
in Scotland. Further courses to be held in 2004 at various venues in
England.
Please see the information below for full details and a registration
form, or download the forms from our website:
http://www.nctd.org.uk/Training/Dis_Officers/index.asp
Best regards,
Diana
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Diana Maniati
Higher Education Liaison Officer
National Centre for Tactile Diagrams,
University of Hertfordshire,
Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB, UK
Tel: 01707 284 630.
Web: www.nctd.org.uk
Email: [log in to unmask]
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COURSE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION FORM FOLLOWS>>>>>>
Supporting Blind & Partially Sighted Students in HE. A one-day course
for HE staff on access technology and accessible materials.
Previous feedback:
It was excellent to have hands-on experience of such a variety of
equipment & plenty of time to try it out. Very interesting demos &
discussion.
Very informative & thought provoking. Useful handouts & info to take
away.
Fascinating! Excellent introduction to what can be achieved using
tactile graphics
Aimed at: all HE staff who need to know how to support blind students:
lecturers, disability officers, student advisers, support staff, special
needs coordinators, staff development officers, learning assistants
Date: Wednesday 19th May 2004, 9:30 4:40 (registration 9:00).
Further courses to be held in 2004 at various venues in England.
Cost: £147 (inc VAT at 17.5%) - includes refreshments, lunch and
handouts.
Venue: Abercorn Conference Centre, Reid Kerr College,
Renfrew Rd, Paisley, Scotland, PA3 4DR.
Course organised by the National Centre for Tactile Diagrams, and
presented by the Royal National Institute of the Blind, the National
Centre for Tactile Diagrams, the Scottish Disability Team and Concept
Northern.
TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION.......
Please return the enclosed registration form by Fri 30th April latest
to:
Marilyn Onuwaje (Administrator)
National Centre for Tactile Diagrams
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB.
Tel: 01707 286 348
Fax 01707 285 059
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
NOTE: Please register early as places are limited, and will be allocated
on a first-come-first-served basis. If we are able to register you for
this date you will receive a confirmation letter, email and map, and if
the course is full we will return any payment you may have enclosed, and
ask if you wish to be kept on the mailing list for details of future
courses.
Information available in alternative formats, please ask for details.
TIMETABLE (Detailed session outline below)
09:00 - 09:30
Registration, tea & coffee
09:30 - 09:45
Introduction to course, tutors and participants
09:45 - 10:15
Visual Impairment & Implications for Education
10:20 - 11:20
Group A:
Tactile Diagrams, Maps & Pictures
Group B:
Technology for Blind & Partially Sighted Students
11:20 - 11:40
Tea/Coffee
11:40 - 12:40
Group A
11:40 - 12:10: Curriculum Access
12:10 - 12:40: The Physical Environment
Group B:
Continue: Technology for Blind & Partially Sighted Students
12:40 - 1:30
Lunch with tea & coffee
1:30 - 3:30
Group A:
2 hours: Technology for Blind & Partially Sighted Students
Group B:
1:30 - 2:00: Curriculum Access
2:00 - 2:30: The Physical Environment
2:30 - 3:30: Tactile Diagrams, Maps & Pictures
3:30 - 3:50
Tea/Coffee
3:50 - 4:40
Case Study - What to Do if you Have a Visually Impaired Student at your
Institution
4:40
Close
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
This course will include presentations, group work and hands-on
practicals. Handouts will be provided from all sessions, and
information about many surrounding issues and future courses will be
available to take away.
Visual Impairment & Implications for Education 30 mins. Led by: RNIB
Post-16 Education Officers. This session gives an overview of the
educational implications of different types of visual impairment, and
presents an outline of effective study methods, materials and
technologies which may be used by blind and partially sighted students.
Technology for Blind & Partially Sighted Students 2 hours. Led by:
Concept Northern. Experience a range of access technology which can
support blind and partially sighted students. This will cover
technology such as: Screen-Readers for Windows; Talking Web Browsers;
Scanning and Reading Systems; CCTVs; Braille Displays; Braille Embossers
and Translation Programs; Screen Magnification Software; Note-Takers and
Personal Digital Assistants. The actual products demonstrated may vary
from this list according to what is available on-site. Our aim is to
have a range of technology available for demonstration. Issues relating
to IT training for students and staff will be discussed, and information
will be given on suppliers of products and training.
Tactile Diagrams, Maps and Pictures 1 hour. Led by: The National
Centre for Tactile Diagrams. This session gives an overview of how
well-designed tactile diagrams, maps and pictures (tactile graphics)
with supporting materials (braille, large print or audio) can be vital
for effective study for many blind and partially sighted students,
whether for arts-based, or science-based subjects, and for effective
independent living skills. A variety of samples will be available for
hands-on exploration and comparison of techniques. The session will
include information about how to obtain tactile graphics if you cant
produce them yourself; and if you need to design your own, what
technology you need; good practice for tactile graphic design; and how
best to support the use of tactile graphics in the lecture room.
Curriculum Access 30 mins. Led by: RNIB Post-16 Education Officers.
This session outlines what is meant by access to print materials for
blind and partially sighted students, highlighting issues of production
and use in the educational setting of large print, audio, braille, and
electronic formats.
The Physical Environment 30 mins. Led by: RNIB Post-16 Education
Officers. Learn what FE/HE institutions can do to create an accessible
environment for their disabled students and staff, how successful
measures are implemented, and where to go for further advice.
Case Study What to Do if you Have a Visually Impaired Student at your
Institution 45 mins. Led by: RNIB Post-16 Education Officers, National
Centre for Tactile Diagrams & the Scottish Disability Team. This final
session draws together good practice in preparing for and then
supporting a visually impaired student at an FE/HE institution. The
session will include discussion of strategic planning and ways of
enabling equal opportunities with reference to the QAA Code of Practice
and disability legislation to create inclusive, supportive and
accessible learning and teaching.
COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
Supporting Blind & Partially Sighted Students in HE, 19th May 2004
NOTE: Please register early as places are limited, and will be allocated
on a first-come-first-served basis. If we are able to register you for
this date you will receive a confirmation letter and map, and if the
course is full we will return any payment you may have enclosed, and ask
if you wish to be kept on the mailing list for details of future
courses.
Full Name: ..................
Job Title: .......
Institution Name:
...
Address: .............
Tel:
E-mail:
Please tell us how much experience you have:
Do you have any experience in assistive technology for:
A. Totally blind students Yes/No
B. Partially sighted students Yes/No
Please give a short description of any programs and equipment you are
familiar with:
Payment Method (please select one, and see cancellation policy below):
I would like to pay by the following method:
- I am enclosing a cheque for £147 (inc VAT at 17.5%) made payable
to the University of Hertfordshire
- I am enclosing a purchase order for £147 (inc VAT at 17.5%)
number:
.
- Please invoice me at the above address
- Please invoice the following (specify name and address):
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation up to 5 working days before the
course: a £30 fee will be charged. Cancellation 5 days or fewer before
the course: the full course fee will be charged. If you are unable to
attend you may nominate a replacement delegate but you must send us
their details.
Please specify any special dietary requirements you have:
...
Please specify any other special requirements you have (e.g. if you
require course materials in an alternative format)
Your name and contact details will be circulated on the day on the
delegate list unless you specify otherwise.
- Yes I agree to my details being circulated
- No I do not wish my details to be circulated
Signed:
Date:
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