JISC RSC for London

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• JISC RSC for London
• Accessibility Forum
• Imperial College
• 21st April 2005

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Box of Tricks

• Software
• Hardware
• Simple Solutions
• Available to borrow

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JISC RSC for Londonwebpage

• RSC for London Homepage
• Accessibility area
• Resources
• Events
• Useful links

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JISC RSC for LondonDisability Group

• The aim of this group is to try to enhance the
  learning and teaching experiences of students and
  staff with disabilities, who are studying and
  working at institutions in London

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Aims Objectives

• -To encourage staff at all levels in their
  institutions to have an awareness of assistive
  technology and the DDA SENDA in all areas of
  learning.
• -To inform and support staff to enable the
  development and delivery of staff development in
  disability awareness.
• -Dissemination of information and collaboration
  within the academic community within the London
  region.
• -To investigate and bid, collaboratively, for
  funding.

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Aims Objectives cont.

• -To arrange visits to other institutions to
  identify and promote good practice.
• -To arrange visits to specialist organisations,
  such as the RNIB.
• -To explore collaborative working between
  institutions to enable the sharing of expertise.

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Call for Self-Nominations

• We are seeking self-nominations from people
  wishing to join the group.
• From FE Colleges, small HE institutions and ACL
  (Adult Community Learning) providers.
• 20 members in the group.
• Termly meetings at our office in central London
• Visits to specialist institutions, like the RNIB
  and Action for Blind People.
• Members who are unable to make three meetings in
  a row will be expected to leave the group.

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Contact us!

• Sarah Sherman
• HE Adviser
• s.sherman_at_rsc.london.ac.uk
• Lorraine Sperring
• Learning Teaching Resources Adviser
• l.sperring_at_rsc-london.ac.uk