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London Disability Network for Archives, Libraries and Museums Launch Event and Consultation Session Monday 5th December 2005, 1-5pm Venue: The Women's Library, 25 Old Castle Street, London E1 7NT ALM London is working in partnership with Shape (Enabling Access to the Arts) to host a FREE launch event and consultation session for the new regional Disability Network for Archives, Libraries and Museums. The aim of the Disability Network is to provide a regional forum where archive, library and museum staff, customers, policy-makers and experts in the field of access and inclusion can meet together to discuss ways to improve access to the heritage sector for disabled people. The launch event will take place on Monday 5th December 2005 at The Women's Library (25 Old Castle Street, London E1 7NT) from 1pm - 5pm. Places are available for up to 50 guests. You do not need to be a member of the network to attend this FREE event, but places must be booked in advance to help us keep an accurate record of catering and access requirements. The event will be chaired by Steve Mannix, Chief Executive of Shape (www.shapearts.org.uk/). A FREE sandwich buffet and light refreshments will be provided for every participant and all attendees will also have an opportunity to: 1. Hear about some useful examples of good practice as regards service provision for disabled people in London's archive, library and museum sector 2. Share personal experiences and observations about accessibility to archive, library and museum buildings, collections, websites, events, exhibitions and other services 3. Learn about how the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) has helped to improve levels of access to archives, libraries and museums in the region 4. Contribute to group discussions about social inclusion, equal opportunities and representation issues for disabled people 5. Engage in group activities with other delegates to help create a short-list of key priorities and actions for the new Disability Network during its first year, to help improve access to archives, libraries and museums for disabled people in London. Bookings can be made by sending an email to Carol Dixon using the email address [log in to unmask] In your message please remember to give your full name, postal address, email address, telephone contact number, details about any dietary preferences and also any access requirements. A standard ALM London event Booking Form is also available online at the following link: http://www.almlondon.org.uk/lmal/index.cfm?ArticleID=1063&NavigationID=103 <http://www.almlondon.org.uk/lmal/index.cfm?ArticleID=1063&NavigationID=103> For further information please contact Carol Dixon, Development Manager, ALM London, Cloister Court, 22-26 Farringdon Lane, London EC1R 3AJ, Telephone 020 7549 1704, Fax 020 7490 5225, Email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . NB: To join the Disability Network's new email discussion forum, please click on the following link: http://www.almlondon.org.uk/news/index.cfm?ArticleID=1048&NavigationID=5 <http://www.almlondon.org.uk/news/index.cfm?ArticleID=1048&NavigationID=5> ..................................................................................... Carol Dixon Learning Development Manager - Children and Young People ALM London Cloister Court 22-26 Farringdon Lane London EC1R 3AJ Direct line: 020 7549 1704 Main line: 020 7549 1700 Fax: 020 7490 5225 Email: [log in to unmask] Website: www.almlondon.org.uk ALM London (Archives, Libraries and Museums London) is the new strategic development agency for archives, libraries and museums in London. For further information please visit the website at www.almlondon.org.uk Legal Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any dissemination, distribution and copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately and then delete the message and any associated files from your system. Security Warning: Although this e-mail and its attachments have been screened and are believed to be free from any virus, in all cases it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that the e-mail and any associated attachments are virus free. ALM London will not accept liability for any damage caused by a virus.