NADP Conference Manchester Agenda – 29th June 2023

Agenda

TimeRoomPresentersPresentation
09:30-10:10Arrival Tea and Coffee in the foyer – visit our stalls to get your giveaway stickers in early!
10:15-10:30Main RoomCaroline Huntley (NADP Chair)Introduction
10:30-11:20Main RoomGeoff Layer (DSC)The Disabled Student Commitment
11:25-12:20Main RoomSupporting Disabled Students into Employment PanelChaired by Paddy Turner (Sheffield Hallam) with Ursula Bilson (University of Leicester) Marissa Hill (Sheffield Hallam) and Maya Woodley (Diversity & Ability)
11:25-12:20Breakout RoomThe Consortium of Higher Education Support Services with Deaf Students (CHESS)Ensuring Reasonableness of Access to Specialist Support for Deaf Students in HE
12:20-13:15Lunch/Networking
13:15-14:00Main RoomPiers Wilkinson (Diversity & Ability)In or Out of Touch? Voice in Policy Decision
13:15-14:00Breakout RoomProf. Nicola Martin (LSBU)Inclusive Practice
14:05-14:45Main RoomDisability Passport PanelA panel chaired by Harriet Cannon (University of Leeds), with Dr Iliyan Stefanov (LSBU), Adam Hyland (Diversity and Ability) and Robert McLaren (Policy Connect).
14:05-14:45Breakout RoomHelen Guyatt (Brain in Hand)Reasonable Investment for Autistic Neurodivergent Students in Higher Education: Making the Case
14:45-15:00Break
15:00-15:45Main RoomSupporting the Disabled Student Experience and The Next Steps for the Disabled Student Commitment Amy Norton (Office for Students)
David Bass (AdvanceHE)
Deborah Johnston (LSBU)
Alice Speller (NADP)
15:50-16:00Main RoomCaroline Huntley (NADP Chair)Giveaway and Close

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