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Are We There Yet? Progression to HE for Disabled Learners Thursday 10th September 2009 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Birmingham City Centre A booking form is available from [log in to unmask] During the last decade the percentage of disabled learners who are studying higher education courses has steadily increased. Furthermore, the employment outcomes of disabled graduates indicate some parity with their non-disabled peers. However, disabled learners still report experiencing many barriers during their progression through the education system. Action on Access would like to invite you to attend this free conference which will provide delegates with the opportunity to debate the extent to which disabled people are afforded equitable progression through the education system. Keynote speakers will outline recent policy developments and offer their views on participation and opportunities for progression for disabled learners. There will also be a number of workshops which will examine mechanisms that support the transition of disabled learners into higher education plus other current key issues and enable delegates to share good practice. Who should attend? - Widening participation managers and practitioners from HEIs/FECs and stakeholder organisations, such as Aimhigher - Disability managers or officers from HEIs, FE and other providers Programme 10 – 10.30 Registration and refreshments 10.30 Chair’s Welcome *Professor John Storan, Director, Action on Access* 10.40 Researching the Experiences of Disabled Learners in Higher Education: a Decade of Progress? *Professor Sheila Riddell, Professor of Inclusion and Diversity, University of Edinburgh* * * 11.10 Questions 11.20 Refreshment break 11.35 Morning Workshops 12.45 Lunch 13.40 Reviewing National Policy and Disabled Learners *Sarah Howls, Acting Head of Widening Participation, Higher Education Funding Council for England* 14.10 Questions 14.20 Afternoon Workshops 15.30 Close Workshop topics - Induction and Disabled Learners - Involving Disabled Learners - Aimhigher Mentoring and Disabled Learners - Student Finance England – Information, Advice and Guidance about Student Finance - An Inclusive Approach to Transition - Engaging Disabled Learners - Promoting Progression to HE for Disabled Students - Supporting Students with Asperger Syndrome into Education -- Rachel Cross, Promotion & Dissemination Officer Action on Access, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP [log in to unmask] 01695 650 871 For the latest WP news, events and resources, visit the Action on Access web site at: http://www.actiononaccess.org/ -- Mike Wray Senior Policy Adviser Action on Access http://www.actiononaccess.org 01695 650 872