This year's 'Supporting Inclusion' Conference has been scheduled for
the 16th & 17th June and is to be held at the University of
Sheffield, Tapton Hall of Residence.
Diana Brittan will open the first day with a keynote speech on 'A
European Perspective in Relation to Embedding EO. A second keynote
speech later in the day will be given by Dr Charlotte MacKenzie
Assistant Director of QAA. This will be on 'QAA and Equal
Opportunities'. In addition there will be a variety of workshops
focusing on support issues for students. A presentation on enabling
technologies for students with disabilities will end the first
days's proceedings.
The conference dinner will be followed by a performance by Black
Butterflies a poetry/musical group.
The second day will open with a keynote speech on 'From Elitism to
Inclusion' . Workshops on the second day focus on widening
access and include a presentation by DARAS relating to the DDA.
Accommodation is in en-suite rooms at Tapton Hall of Residence.
Tapton had been awarded the English Tourist Board's National
Accessible Scheme Category 1 and is sited next to the University's
Botanical Gardens.
Fee for the Conference to include en-suite accommodation, meals and
refreshments is stlg180 for members and stlg195 for non-members. Day
delegate rate is stlg80 for members and stlg95 for non-members.
To reserve a place or for further details please contact Michele
Lefevre details below.
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