Supporting Students with Disabilities: in theory and in practice [Ref. TG1/ASPECTS3]

This workshop is aimed at people who have an interest in supporting students with disabilities. David Clover will examine theoretical ways of assessing the current service that you are providing for your disabled students by discussing a recent project undertaken at the University of East London and highlighting the changes which were implemented following the project. Ruth Houghton will examine practical ways of supporting disabled students from the perspective of a subject librarian with a disability support role including a library buddy scheme and working with colleagues in other student services.

This workshop is part of the cpd25 Aspects programme, aimed at library staff looking to acquire additional skills and knowledge or those working towards CILIP Chartership.

Speakers:

David Clover – Head of User Engagement, University of East London
Ruth Houghton – Subject Liaison Librarian, Middlesex University

Cost:

£45.00 members and £68.00 for other institutions. Light refreshments are included in this price.

This session takes place alongside cpd25 Aspects workshop ‘The Copyright Game’.  If an individual books both sessions a 10% discount will be applied.

Cancellations less than one week before the event will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day, the full fee will be charged.

To book a place please use our online booking form.