Hello HEEON members
I thought you might like to hear about this - it came out on the NADP list earlier today.
regards, Deb Viney
SOAS, University of London
Apologies for cross-posting
The Disabled Staff Network at the University of Manchester proudly presents "What are we hiding?" on 6 June 2014.
The
conference will portray the double theme of “hidden” disabilities and
the “hidden” contribution of disabled employees to the nation’s economy.
The aims of this conference will be to:
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Combat the prejudices faced by all disabled people in the world of work.
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Recognise
the particular difficulties faced by people with non-visible
disabilities or health conditions, such as mental health and autoimmune
conditions.
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Counteract
the overwhelmingly negative image of disabled people in the media by
highlighting the lives of disabled people in employment – people who are
succeeding against the odds, often without
any real support.
We are delighted to announce that Tom McAlpine, a renowned speaker in the field of mental health will be joining us
at the conference and will be delivering the keynote speech.
Further information and booking
The conference will take place on Friday 6 June 2014 (9.30am-5pm).
Delegate fee is £100 with a 20% early bird discount if booked before 5 May 2014.
To book or to find out more, visit
Elaine Shillcock l Head of DSO l Disability Support Office (DSO) l Directorate
for the Student Experience l University Place l The University of Manchester l Oxford Road l Manchester, M13 9PL l Tel
+44 (0) 161 275 7512 l Text
+44 (0) 7899 658 790 l www.manchester.ac.uk/dso
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Deb Viney, Diversity Advisor,
Deputy Secretary's Directorate,
Room 108, College Building,
SOAS, University of London
Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7898 4957
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http://www.soas.ac.uk
The School of Oriental & African Studies is the world's leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa and
the Middle East Have you heard the fabulous SOAS World Music Choir? Our end of term concert is on
Wednesday 19th March 2014 at 7pm in the SOAS Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre. All welcome, no booking or tickets necessary, admission is free - just turn up. We do ask for a contribution to a collection - from which 50% goes for the choir's costs and 50% to a charity such as Wateraid.