NADP 25th Anniversary Conference Call for Abstracts

The deadline for abstract submissions has passed.

Conference Title: 25th Anniversary Conference: “Embedding Inclusion into Everyday Practice”

The National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP) is the professional association for those working in the higher and further education sector involved in the management or delivery of services for disabled students.

NADP is committed to improving the professional development and status of disability and inclusivity practitioners in further and higher education through peer support, education, communication, and leadership.

We are pleased to announce that this year the National Association of Disability Practitioners will be celebrating our 25th anniversary, and we will be holding a two-day in-person conference to mark the occasion on:

Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th June 2024
at Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

In addition to the in-person event, we will be holding an online conference event via Zoom on:

Wednesday 3rd July 2024 10am-1pm.

Conference Theme

NADP invites abstracts which link to the core theme of ‘Embedding inclusion into everyday practice’ with a particular focus on sharing best practice in the implementation of the Disabled Student Commitment.

Please see below for details of how to submit.

Abstracts should fit one (or more) of the following four areas:

Innovations in practice

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This may include experiences of delivering, developing, or creating new or enhanced practices, such as:

  • Initiatives in creating inclusive processes, practices and teaching
  • New initiatives or policies to inform reasonable adjustment implementation
  • Innovative processes to address pressures on staff teams
  • Inclusive needs assessment practices
  • Providing inclusive information, advice and guidance to enable students to make informed decisions about their support and education
  • Collaborative working to ensure accessible and inclusive events and facilities in all areas of the student journey
  • Targeted careers guidance including placements, apprenticeships and transition into employment

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Working outside the box

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This may include effective collaborative working with colleagues outside of your department or university, such as:

  • Establishing collaborative processes of support and welfare provision
  • Sharing student information effectively and ensuring the information is acted upon
  • Cross-team working with other services including academics, education developers, library staff, careers services and accommodation
  • Developing and enhancing relationships with external organisations such as NMH suppliers, Assessment Centres, PSRBs, NHS, other Universities and FE Providers

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Evidence-based development

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This may include examples of both individual, or team, evidence-based development, such as:

  • Making use of CPD or utilising development opportunities to change practice
  • Research or pilot outcomes that have been used to enable change or practice development
  • Evaluation of delivery effectiveness to support change or justify resource
  • Research into Disability Support and the experience of Disabled Students

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‘Nothing about us without us’

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This may include examples of student collaboration and co-creation, such as:

  • Projects where co creation has been successful
  • New initiatives where students are starting the process of co creation
  • Ensuring the student voice is central to any service and course evaluation
  • Ensuring inclusive educational experiences that create a culture for disabled students to excel
  • Peer support provision

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Type and length of sessions

We invite abstracts for both face to face and online delivery with the following types of workshop sessions and presentations:

1.  Whole Conference Presentations – In-person (40-60 minutes)

  • A lecture-style presentation which aims to inform, provoke debate and/or raise questions.
  • Delivery should allow for 10 minutes of questions from the audience at the end.

2.  Interactive Workshop Sessions – In-person (40-60 mins)

  • A genuinely interactive session which aims to develop delegates understanding, skills or knowledge through discussion, practice, or activities.

3.  Break-Out Group Presentation – In-person (40-60 mins)

  • A lecture-style presentation which aims to inform, provoke debate and/or raise questions.
  • Delivery should allow for at least 10 mins of questions / debate from the group.

4.  Remote Conference Session – Online (30-40 mins)

  • This could be in a range of formats, from a presentation to a panel discussion.
  • For presentations, delivery should aim for 20 minutes presentation and 10 minutes question and answer / discussion.

Information for Presenters

Please note that one main speaker is eligible for a 25% discount on in-person conference tickets. Reduced price tickets for up to two co-presenters are available for those who would struggle to attend otherwise.

The reduced cost for in-person speakers and eligible co-presenters will be £187.50 for one day and £412.50 for the full two-day conference, which includes overnight accommodation, breakfast, lunch and refreshments, a gala dinner and evening entertainment.

Presenters who attend for the delivery of their session only do not need to purchase a conference ticket.

Online speakers and up to two co-presenters are eligible for a free online ticket.

How to submit an abstract for AC2024

We welcome abstracts from new and experienced presenters. An abstract can be submitted in written, audio or video format. If this is your first time submitting an abstract or you are unsure if your topic is suitable please contact admin@nadp-uk.org and we can provide some additional advice and support.

Your abstract submission should include:

  • A short title of no more than 12 words
  • A clear statement of your chosen area(s) from the list above
  • The name and contact details for the lead presenter, and name of any co-presenters
  • The names of others involved in any research
  • The body of the abstract should be up to 500 words
  • References and diagrams are not required at this stage
  • Your preferred format of session.
  • Submit your abstract proposal via our website see Contact Us for alternative formats.

The deadline for abstract submissions has passed.

Contact us

For further information, alternative methods of submission, or to discuss your submission, please contact the NADP Office on admin@nadp-uk.org.