Conference on “Supporting Deaf Students at College and University”
Vie, 30/05/2014
On Friday 30th May 2014, a free conference on “Supporting Deaf Students at College and University”, organised by The BRITE Initiative and NATED Scotland, will take place at the Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh.
This event will be relevant both to those new to this area of support and to experienced practitioners, providing opportunities to learn about the latest developments in support strategies.
Confirmed presentations
iPad technology as a bridge to services and Education Dr Suzanne Ehrlich and Katherine Vance, University of Cincinnati
Language tutorials and Deaf students: getting it right? Lynne Barnes, University of Central Lancashire
Remote captioning in Education Strathclyde University disability team and AI Media
Captioning YouTube videos Fil McIntyre, The BRITE Initiative
Remote BSL interpreting Sign Video
New regional colleges: finding and training tutor assessors to work with Deaf students Rachel O'Neill, NATED Scotland Committee
Audiological support and transition: a panel discussion Chaired by Joe O'Donnell, Donaldson's College
During breaks and lunch, delegates will also have access to an exhibition featuring providers of services, equipment and training related to the conference themes.
Open to all in further and higher education, but particularly valuable to students, needs assessors, disability advisors, support workers, assistive technology practitioners, communication support professionals and educational interpreters. Secondary school teachers and others involved in transitions are also welcome.
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Thomson's Land, Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
Friday 30th May 2014 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Free places are limited to 2 delegates per institution.
Questions? Contact or call 01383 749605.
