[community] FW: Deafblind UK Virtual Free Conference

Fri Sep 22 13:47:02 UTC 2023

Read below for details on a conference I was forwarded.
Thanks,
Julia

Good evening DB friends, allies and service providers,

Forwarding the following free one-day virtual conference of UK on Oct. 5th. The deadline to register is fast approaching. After learning the cost of DBI Conference in our own country and province, I didn’t want us to miss the chance to check out this generous opportunity. I don’t know what to expect as this is my first time.

We are just two weeks away from our 2023 conference, sign up here!
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Deafblind Conference 2023 - Connected Lives
5th October 2023

We are just two weeks away from the Deafblind Conference 2023, and we don't want you to miss out on the conversation. Remember this is a free virtual event so you can join us from anywhere!
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Speakers who pack a punch

We are proud to work with a diverse range of speakers from different backgrounds. Together, we will look at how deafblindness impacts the world around us and how it's advancing, from technology to education, research, parenting, and much more.
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The Itinerary

Inclusive Innovation | Christopher Patnoe, Google

Setting sights on the impossible | Alexandra Adams, UK's first deafblind doctor-to-be

Life with Superdogs | Megan Taylor, Fundraiser and member of Deafblind UK

More questions than answers - A school story | Dr Liz Hodges, Advisory Teacher and Deafblind UK Ambassador

How do we connect, support, and develop our workforce? | Representatives from Wiltshire County Council, LAWDIG and Birmingham City University

Connecting as a parent living with Deafblindness | Kelly Taylor and Angela Priestly

Being Prepared: Going to Hospital, Getting Older and Living Life | Dr Annmaree Watharow, The University of Sydney

State of the Art: Creative Tech for Access | Prof. Tracy Harwood, De Montfort University

Disability and Caregiving: A Narrative of Self-Discovery and Assertion | Poly & Ishan Chakraborty, Jadavpur University

A Day in the Life of a Support Worker | James Griffin and Peter Hopkins, Deafblind UK

Reconnecting after lockdown | Mike Wycherley, Carys Jones & James McVicker, Deafblind UK

The impact of Deafblind UK membership | Robert Nolan, Deafblind UK
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Accessibility

To ensure everyone has a great experience at the Deafblind Conference. BSL interpreters, lip speakers and captions will be available at all talks on the day.

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Get Connected

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Live better with sight and hearing loss

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Deafblind Conference 2023 - the countdown is on!

Thank you for registering to attend the Deafblind Conference on the 5th October!

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What's on?

The agenda is jam packed with talks about research, technology, education, support systems and some truly inspiring real life stories. Don't miss these sessions:

Inclusive Innovation
Christopher Patnoe, Google

Setting sights on the impossible
Alexandra Adams, UK's first deafblind doctor

More questions than answers - A school story
Dr Liz Hodges, Advisory Teacher and Deafblind UK Ambassador

Connecting as a parent living with deafblindness
Kelly Taylor and Angela Priestly

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Joining the conference

Joining us on the day is easy, simply log in to the conference by clicking here. When you enter your email address, you will be sent a 4 digit code. Enter that code, and you're in! You might want to log in before the 5th October to set up your profile.

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Can't make it on the day?

Don't worry, we've got you covered! All the sessions will be available to watch on demand from 12th October.

Accessibility

We do everything we can to everyone has a great experience at the Deafblind Conference. Our brilliant team of BSL interpreters and lipspeakers will be in every session and captions will be available throughout.

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