Are We There Yet? Progression to HE for Disabled Learners
An Action on Access Conference
Thursday 10th September 2009
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Birmingham
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
A draft programme and booking form are available please email
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