March 2011 ANSWD Newsletter

Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities (ANSWD) NEWSLETTER - Pateketeke Hukihuki Ohoku Akonga te kore Kaha niureta
Contents
Page 1 Summary about Emergency info
Page 3 Introduction
Page 4 Disclaimer
Page 6 From Convener
Middle of page 17 Student reps vacancy and congratulations
Page 18 Technology
Page 26 Miscellaneous
Page 29 Calendar dates
Page 67 Endnotes
Summarising information from Frank Hall Bentick's forwarded email to the answd email list on Thursday, 24 February 2011 7:54 AM with the subject Christchurch Earthquake
Civil Defense guidelines for disabled people are:
Organise a personal support network.
If you cannot safely get under a table, move near an inside wall of the
building away from windows and tall items that can fall on you.
Cover your head and neck as best you can.
Lock your wheels if you are in a wheelchair.
If in bed, pull the sheets and blankets over you and use your pillow to
protect your head and neck.



If you are busy navigating around new surroundings and readjusting to new things/events … This is the March 2011 ANSWD newsletter. To jump to headings use JAWS key + F6. To jump between pages in this newsletter use control +Page Up and Control +Page Down or Ctrl+g and enter a page number. To open links in this word document, right click (JAWS KEY+ [ (key next to letter P) then JAWS KEY + 9) on the hyperlink which opens a menu, scroll down for "Open Hyperlinks" and press enter.
Ina nahau ahuwhenua whakatere nu waenganui/ano whakarite te nu āinga/Kia ora e te whanau. Te Maehe 2011 ANSWD niureta. Hupeke te upoko, perehi JAWS ki + F6. Hupeke te wharangi perehi Ctrl+g. Hupeke te aonga ake wharangi perehi Ctrl+page-down. Hupeke te tomua wharangi perehi Ctrl+page-up. Ina hononga, katau pawhiri (JAWS ki + [ (ki patata P)) ano maui pawhiri "Open Hyperlink". Disclaimer – nohea kereme Information and Links to external websites and organisations placed on this ANSWD newsletter does not in any way suggest endorsement nor formal affiliation with the linked organisation or service provider. The purpose is to provide information to our members and the broader community. We have no control over external links's accessibility, reliability, accuracy and whether the information is in your language. This document used an online Maori dictionary and thus cannot guarantee that the translation is completely accurate or understandable. Korero/hononga te waho pae tukutuku/whakahaere panga te ANSWD niureta nohea nei/ohia te whakahaere/ratonga. Te tatai te whakarato Korero te ANSWD mema/tuingoa noa pori. To maua nohea whakahaere waho pae tukutuku te tomonga, hirinaki, tika, matauranga reo. To maua whakamaori paraketu Maori tikinare, ianei nohea ki taurangi te tika/ranei koe maramatanga.

From Conveners
Hi listers,

As most of you know we have been having a rather long summer break and
Marita have just return from overseas. it is hard for most of us to
settling back in after such a long time.

We hope you all are well and settling back in to your study for the
year and hope it is going well.

Pathways Conference took place last year in December in Brisbane and
was an experience for all of us who attended. Many of us learnt many
new things and got to network with alot of different people.

The ANSWD AGM was taken place on 1st December 2010 but unfortunately
due to multiple issues and technical difficulties we could not get the
teleconference working. as the result of that, we were forst to have
a general discussion around ANSWD.

the committee members of ANSWD who attended parthways It was agreed
that we would hold another meeting in the mid year of 2011.

Here is what was what discussed and decided upon in the meeting. If
anyone has any issues or concerns please email marita@answd.org

* Membership- This was a rather lengthy discussion but the committee
agreed that we should have free open membership.
full members: for all students with disabilities who enrol in high
school and tertiary education.
associate members: aim for parents and educators and professionals
who work within the field
alumni members:membership for people who were students with disabilities.
The membership would be online and in an accessible format. We hope
to start in late 2011.


*ANSWD Name Change was a huge discussion and there were so many ideas
thrown around the room. As the discussion was rather lengthy it was
decided to defer the title name till a later date and have another
open discussion in 2011 about it. There needs to be a clear
definition.

* It was suggested that we set up a welcome message on the elist that
every person gets when they join the elist.

* The committee also suggest that it is essential to promote ANSWD and
known to high school students as well as tertiary students and
educators.

* It was suggested that a fact sheet be created as well as a FAQ
sheet, and members policy.

* the committee also agree that that disability is a culture and that
we need to move away from a medical to a social model.

* Two National Disability Coordination Officers (NDCO) MR. Tim H and
MS. Deby T. were present in the meeting and they were very keen to see
ANSWD grow. They would like to work more with ANSWD and help establish
it as an student organisation.

* ANSWD is going to try to become an associate member of PWD- Convenor
will contact this organisation and discuss the possibility of this
happening in mid 2011

* there was a discussion around the possibility of having a student
with disabilities conference. this discussion was quite lively and
this is idea is going to be further researched by the committee.


* The NDCO's agreed to sit on the management committee of ANSWD and
work together with the committee to promote and make ANSWD as an
student organisation, a non political student body.

* A survey about the organisation and what the members suggest will be
sent out in mid 2011 for students to have their say.

last but not least, A roundtable was suggested by a student and this
idea will be discussed further and organised in mid 2011.

on behalf of the committee, we would like to send our appreciation for
both MR. Tim Hutt, and MS. Deby T. to attend and support ANSWD meeting
in parthways.

as the management committee, we urge listers to be patient and work
with us on 2011.

ANSWD management committee

co Convenors: Marita Morgan and Craig Curtis
Web admin: Craig Curtis
NSW and ACT Rep: Marita Morgan
QLD: Sue Camlin
Victoria and South Australia Rep: Joanne Chua
NDCO: Timothy Hart and Debi Tobman
Newsletter: Matthew Chan

more ANSWD committee posisions will be open to be field on mid 2011

thanks for your patience.

Marita (Co-convenor/ NSW Rep)
Joanne (Vic/SA rep)

It would be good to hear from you what you would like out of ANSWD!
So i'm asking you all to email : convenor@answd.org with any suggestions you have for ANSWD!
Are there campaigns we should be invovlved in this year?
Should we have events?
How can we recruit students?

etc etc etc

So please email the convenor with your suggestions for ANSWD!

Look forward to hearing from you all!

Marita and Craig

Student With Disabilities representative positions vacant
Adelaide SRC
Edith Cowan University Student Guild Equity and Diversity
Queensland University of Technology Student Guild
Sydney University Postgraduate Representation Association
Congratulations
http://www.nupsa.org.au/executive.html
http://www.src.usyd.edu.au/?q=node/3
Technology
Training for JAWS and zoomtext
http://www.guidedogswa.com.au:80/how-we-can-help-you/training-and-skills/resource-packages/

HumanWare introduces the SmartView Synergy SI
http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/newsletter/241.htm

Apex family series of webinars KS 9.1 related

With the release of KeySoft 9.1 for the BrailleNote Apex, HumanWare are holding a series of related webinars. These six presentations are to help you understand the improved functionality in this latest upgrade.

There is no cost to attend any of them.

The presentations are being conducted by HumanWare staff in North America. The dates of the presentations given below are on a Thursday but for us in Australia, they equate to the following Friday morning. On the page for registering for the webinar, there is a link for finding out the corresponding time for your local time zone. If you need help with this calculation, or have any questions, please let me know.

These webinars are best accessed through Internet Explorer and cannot be accessed through KeyWeb as they involve use of a presentation program.

In case you are unable to attend your desired presentation, or if it has already occurred, you can find past presentations at:
http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/products-product-presentations/5BC7W/116374692

Register now to one of the Apex family series of upcoming webinars!

KeySoft 9.1 – What’s new and what people are saying!
Let our product specialists give you the inside tour of what’s new in KeySoft 9.1 for the Apex family. Here’s an opportunity to discover some useful tips.

When: March 3rd, 2011

Using the Apex as a Braille Display
Learn how to maximize the use of your Apex by setting it up as a braille display. Use the Apex along with your favourite screen readers, such as JAWS and Window-Eyes and discover its full potential. Control the PC with simple commands, input contracted braille and keep the power of braille at your fingertips.

When: March 24th, 2011 at 3:30 PM EST.
To register, go to:
http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/egister-245613334/5BC6I/116374692

Improved Connectivity with KeySoft 9.1
KeySoft 9.1 delivers some major enhancements to both the web browser and the improved network connectivity. Easily connect to local wireless hotspots in a favourite café, or connect to secure networks at a university or public agency.

When: April 7th, 2011 at 3:30 PM EST.
To register, go to:
http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/egister-776254198/5BC6S/116374692

Reading and interpreting Word Documents with KeySoft 9.1
Discover new features that will help you better understand document layout and formatting on the Apex. We will review the different reading modes to assist you in interpreting tables and outlines and help you to understand the various formatting indicators.

When: April 21st, 2011 at 3:30 PM EST.
To register, go to:
http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/egister-821085814/5BC72/116374692

KeySoft 9.1 - Expand your Book Reading Options
Learn how to download books from Bookshare, RFB&D, Audible.com and discover new options for National Library Services (NLS) and ePub content. We will explain the downloading process and authorization requirements. Turn your Apex into a library of thousands of books.

When: May 5th, 2011 at 3:30 PM EST.
To register, go to:
http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/egister-111890294/5BC7C/116374692

Pairing your Apex with Popular Apple Devices
Find out how you can combine the power of braille while using popular IOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) with the ease of braille input using the Apex keyboard. Keep your phone in your pocket and text faster than ever with the Apex.

When: May 19th, 2011 at 3:30 PM EST.
To register, go to:
http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/egister-429973966/5BC7M/116374692

Miscellaneous
Employment info for Queensland
Dear All
Please could you pass on to anyone that might be interested.
The National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) and James Cook University AccessAbility Services are working together to provide a free service, to help graduates with a disability secure their dream jobs.
For details please visit:
Career Launchpad: Jobs for Graduates - QLD
http://www.adcet.edu.au/View.aspx?idw02
Best regards
Jane

The first ever feature film to be written, produced, edited, directed
and starring someone who is legally blind is now available to view
online at www.beernutsproductions.com

“I Will Not Go Quietly” is a remarkable true story and takes you
through the life of “gough”. Fame, fortune, drugs, alcohol, disability
and suicide, this feature film has it all and will make you laugh and
cry, inspire and captivate.

Please tell your friends, family and work colleagues about this
extraordinary film and spread the good word of “Beernuts”.

Beernuts Productions hopes you enjoy the film and thanks you for your time.

Note: click to enter site and then again to open film. It will start
automatically, though is split into 6 episodes for ease of online
viewing. It is narrated throughout and easy to follow.

gough
Beernuts Productions

info@beernutsproductions.com

• Calendar Dates – maramataka
Sculpture by the Sea will return to Cottesloe Beach from the 4 - 22 March, 2011.
• Pakoko taha te Moana e whakahoki te Cottesloe One mai i 4-22 Maehe 2011.
Over 70 local, interstate and international artists will transform Perth's most popular beach into a stunning sculpture park overlooking the Indian Ocean.
• Runga 70 ringatoi ā-rohe/o te ao e whata rongonui pakoko one te Perth ngere Īniana moana.
What: Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe
• Tētahi: Pakoko taha te Moana
When: Thursday 3 - Tuesday 22 March, 2011
ina: Tairei 3 – Rātū 22 Maehe 2011
Where: Cottesloe Beach, Perth
• Whea: Cottesloe One, Perth, Ahitereiria
Cost: Free
• utukore
• Enquiries/pakirehua:
info@sculpturebythesea.com
phone/nama waea +61 2 8399 0233
• http://www.sculpturebythesea.com
• Also visit the Sculpture by the Sea Facebook page.
• Waihoki peka te Pakoko taha te Moana konohe pukapuka.
• http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sculpture-by-the-Sea/12927893763

21-22 March 2011 Disability Support: Options for Reform ,Melbourne
• 21-22 Maehe Kore Kaha tautoko: kōwhiringa ina hurihanga - Melbourne
• Further information – ano kōrero
Vern Hughes
03 9824 4713
0425 722 890
vern@partnerships.org.au

21 - 25 March 2011, Deep Quality, Hamilton.
21 - 25 Maehe 2011, reto ahuatanga, Hamutana.
http://www.imaginebetter.co.nz/dq_intro.php

Rural Tertiary Fund
This fund is for all commencing Bachelor Degree students from rural areas (basically not major cities) who are under 25 years of age and Australian citizens or permanent residents or holders of a permanent Humanitarian Visa. Being from a rural area would include students who have relocated to study or those who need to travel in excess of 90 minutes to attend their course. The student would also need to be studying full-time or have a concessional study load (deemed to be equivalent to full-time). The fund consists of a once off payment of $3000 (which is in addition to any other assistance or benefit the student may be receiving but is means tested by parents combined income in the previous year not exceeding $150,000).
The aim of the fund is to reduce barriers faced by rural and regional students in attending university.

For more information and an application form visit the following website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/Funding/RTHF/Pages/ApplyNow.aspx
Applications for this round close on 22 March 5.00 pm.

Inclusive Practice Forum – Assisting Students with a Hearing Impairment
Learn about the latest developments in both technologies and teaching methods to assist students with a hearing impairment.
This forum, sponsored by Macquarie University Accessibility Services, a unit of the Learning and Teaching Centre is a professional development opportunity for both teaching and support staff across the sector. Delegates from universities from around the world, IBM and Nuance will be presenting on the latest initiatives in their institutions and speech to text technologies.
The forum will coincide with the AGM of the Liberated Learning Consortium http://www.liberatedlearning.com
Time and Place
Date: Friday 25th March, 10am-4pm
Venue: Macquarie University, Ryde, U@MQ Building Level 3 (see map)
Registration cost: (to be paid on the day by cash/creditcard): $50.00 (NB no charge to MQ staff)
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
For more information and to register go to http://www.mq.edu.au/ltc/mqas/forum11.htm

Big ‘A’ Awards 2011: final call for nominations
Arts Access Aotearoa has been spreading the word about the call for nominations to our Big ‘A’ Awards 2011. With nominations closing at 5pm on Friday 25 March, we look forward to receiving your nominations. These are the only national awards in New Zealand celebrating the often unsung work being done throughout New Zealand to provide artistic opportunities for people with limited access. You can nominate yourself or another individual or organisation. For more information and nomination forms, please contact Pippa (T: 04 802 4349 E: community@artsaccess.org.nz)

Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF)
- application close 31 March 2011.
Please see information below and go to website at www.adipef.org.au

Background: Following thirty years involvement in disability advocacy, Frank
Hall-Bentick has asked his sisters Lesley and Annette and a group of friends
Rae, Lyndall, Cath, Ros and Jody to help him setup and run an education fund
for people with disability. Titled the Australian Disability and Indigenous
Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF), the fund will assist indigenous and
non-indigenous people with disability to participate in both formal and
informal education programs through small grants.

Frank has a life long disability and along with other members of his family
has experienced many years of hospitalisation, special schools and
disability services. For the last thirty years Frank has been involved in
disability advocacy and the empowerment of people with disability locally,
nationally and internationally. Realising that the work to empower people
with disability is ongoing he has long considered the best way to support
this is through further education and learning.

In April 2008 he with his sisters and these friends set up the Australian
Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund (ADIPEF) under the auspice
of the Melbourne Community Foundation. This Fund will assist people with
disability gain empowerment through access to formal and informal education
programs.

We believe the importance of education should not be measured in graduate
degrees and diplomas or in salaries people achieve or careers people have
undertaken and achieved. The importance of education should be measured by
peoples' continual learning of cultures, relationships, history, tolerance
and honing the skills to apply this learning.

Unfortunately for many people with disabilities their early years are more
about cure and rehabilitation than stable, well grounded education. The
skills to make and retain careers, relationships and friends are developed
while they attend school however continuing disruption of this education
impacts greatly on this learning. For many children presently attending
school medical treatment and rehabilitation continues to disrupt their
education. Many indigenous people with disabilities experience further
disruption to their education due to poverty, isolation, lack of services,
family breakdown.

Education is continuously growing, developing, changing, so many people
undertake courses to begin again the education they never completed or to
keep abreast with these new developments. With the development of
technology, education has become more accessible for people with
disabilities leading to people completing higher levels of education which
in turn can lead to more complex and skilled work.

For many people with disabilities from both indigenous and non-indigenous
backgrounds, education can go a long way to not only developing their skills
but also their self esteem and the pride of their family, friends and
community.
For many, a small financial grant will enable them to undertake a course.
This education fund is about helping people complete or undertake courses
and programs through providing small grants.

Our fund is looking to distribute small quarterly grants of up to $2,500 to
assist people with disabilities to continue their learning.

For further information email us at info@adipef.org.au

Regards,

Frank
Frank Hall-Bentick
Chairperson
www.hallbentick.net
www.adipef.org.au
for Australian Indigenous Arts & Crafts go to www.tiwiarts.com

Australian Disability Education Standards Review
Submissions are due by 31 March 2011
www.deewr.gov.au/DSEReview
Pacific Regional Conference on Disability 2011
Kore Kaha Nui-a-Kiwa a-rohe wananga
Monday, 4th April - Thursday, 7th April 2011
Mane wha Aperire - Tairei whitu Aperire 2011
http://www.pacificdisability.org/event.aspx?eventId=77

We the Cerebral Palsy Support Network are holding a – FAMILY FUN DAY to be held on – SUNDAY 17TH APRIL from 12:00pm to 4:00pm in Melbourne.

For more details please refer to - http://www.cpsn.info/

This afternoon of fun is dedicated not only to members of the CPSN, but all families or individuals who have been touched by Cerebral Palsy. It is a fantastic opportunity for families who have been affected to mingle with other families who are having a similar set of experiences.

As a result, we would like your assistance in placing information about this day in your available publications and or newsletters or via your support groups.

We also hope that you yourself can make it to attend this day if you are free – hope so as it promises to be a brilliant day for all!

This is a FREE event and we require RSVP’s by Friday 8th April.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact us on – Ph: (03) 9445 7488 or cpsn@cpsn.info


Blind Sports Victoria will be holding a Gala Dinner Auction on Saturday, 16 April 2011

Blind Sports Victoria Gala Dinner Auction

The President, Maurice Gleeson OAM and Committee of Blind Sports Victoria invite you to attend the Gala Dinner Auction on Saturday 16th April, 2011 at 7pm at the RACV Club, Function Room, Level 17, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. The Compere will be Tony Tardio.

Special Guest include David Wren, Chasing Birdies Golf Tours and Adventurer

The Auctioneer will be Phillip Webb

Cost: $75 per person (includes 3 course meal)

Drinks at bar prices

Further information, bookings and payment can be made by contacting the Blind Sports Victoria office on Telephone 03 9822 8876

(Credit card payment available)


After five/lounge suit

RSVP: 25th March

Dear Friend
On behalf of the National Disability and Carer Alliance I would like to warmly invite you to The National Disability and Carer Congress: Make Every Australian Count to be held in Melbourne on May 2-3.

Next year is shaping up to be one of the watershed years in the disability community. Support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme continues to grow. The Productivity Commission will complete the inquiry into Disability Care and Support and will hand down their final report. Implementation will begin on the National Disability Strategy. The Congress will provide a not-to-be-missed opportunity to explore, discuss and debate what the changes will mean for people with a disability, their families and carers and the organisations that support them in this country.

Come along and quiz our elected representatives about their vision for people with a disability, their families and carers, hear from the Productivity Commission about their deliberations and findings and listen to international experts discuss developments in disability policy around the world. Most importantly, come along and hear what people with a disability, their families and carers want and hope for in the future.

The Congress will be unlike traditional conferences, with ample time to question presenters and for extended discussion and debate. There will be plenty of chances to have your voice heard. We hope the event will be a lively, challenging and stimulating one – inspiring us all to action.

This unprecedented opportunity is open to all - from individuals living with disability, advocacy organisations, service providers, support groups, government agencies, health professionals. Anyone living or working in the field is encouraged to attend. A discounted subsidised rate will be offered to people with a disability and family members to ensure as many people as possible have the chance to participate.

Please circulate this invitation throughout your networks to all those you think have an interest in this issue. We very much hope to have a broad range of individuals and organisations attending the congress to ensure debate and discussion is lively and engaging, reflecting a diversity of views.

Registrations will open early next year – we will contact you again closer to the date. In the meantime mark the date in your diary and spread the word.

This is our chance to change the landscape of disability in this country – come along and be part of it.

From the Founding Members of the National Disability and Carer Alliance

Ken Baker, CEO, National Disability Services
Lesley Hall, CEO, Australian Federation of Disability Organisations
Joan Hughes, CEO, Carers Australia
Rhonda Galbally
Bruce Bonyhady
Pam Webster

13 - 15 May 2011 Deaf Australia Inc 2nd National Conference Hobart
http://www.deafau.org.au/community/conferences.php


Bridging the Information Access Gap
Past Successes & Future Challenges
Date and Venue
Saturday 21st May - Tuesday 24 May 2011
Bayview on the Park Hotel; Melbourne
Full information on the Call for Papers is available on the Round Table web page http://www.e-bility.com/roundtable/


Australian and New Zealand Communications Association Conference
Ahitereiriana/Aotearoa Whakawhitiwhiti Ropu Wananga
University of Waikato, NZ, July 6-8, 2011
Whare Wananga o Waikato, Aotearoa, Hurae 6-8, 2011
ANZCA is a professional association for researchers and teachers in the multiple diverse fields of communication. Research students are encouraged and supported to take advantage of formal and informal mentoring opportunities afforded by participation in the conference and other activities of the association.
ANZCA te ngaio rodu ina kairangahau/kura mahita te patiki te Whakawhitiwhiti. rangahau akonga i akiaki te tango huanga okawa/opaki matauranga mai i te Wananga/te rodu.
This year the stream theme is ‘(Dis)ability, diversity, difference: Shifting boundaries and identities’. We will be running a minimum of two streams and invite submissions that include, but are not restricted to:
Te tau wai kaupapate Kaha, Kanorau, ke, hunuku paenga, tuakiri. to maua pohiri tuku:
• Empirical research from diverse perspectives including communication, cultural theory, media, journalism, public relations, marketing, disability studies and fields of inquiry that incorporate disability and communication in theorisation, service delivery, policy and practice.
Rangahau mai i Kanorau te ahua - whakawhitiwhiti, tikanga a-iwi, ao papaho, korero a-nupepa, whakatairanga, Kore Kaha whakatewhatewha, whakarato ratonga.
• Creative practice and representation through diverse modes including all genres of writing, poetry and poesis, photography, film and documentary, visual, moving and performance art, mobile and multi-media, (auto)biography, story-telling, memory-work, sound and soundscapes.
tapatapahi ana parakitihi paraketu kanorau tukanga - hui katoa tapatapahi ana tuhituhinga, tango whakaahua, kiriata, ataata mahi toi, toi whakaari, rea ao papaho, haukiri, haurongo, korero paki, mahara, tangi.

‘Disability’ is used in a broad sense and incorporates a diverse range of issues. To open and extend discussion, the stream encourages submissions based on a broad range of interpretations, provocations, critique, reflection, narrative and conversation that explore the ways that disability and communication intersect with gender, sex and sexualities, ‘race’ and ethnicity, Indigeneity, ‘class’, socio-economic status, age, affect, health, space/place and culture.
Kore Kaha te whararahi komitimiti kanorau take. Tuhera matapakinga, te wai akiaki tuku putake te whararahi whakamaoritanga, arotakenga, whakaahuatanga, korero, te hopara kore kaha tutuki aweko, karaehe, ai, hauora, whakawhitiwhiti, matawaka.
Please contact Cassandra Loeser or Gerard Goggin if you would like to discuss any aspect of the stream:
koroki Cassandra Loeser/Gerard Goggin ina ano korero
Gerard Goggin (g.goggin@unsw.edu.au )
Cassandra Loeser (cassandra.loeser@unisa.edu.au)
September - information on an accessible Rugby World Cup 2011
Hepetema – korero te tomonga ahei Putuporo Taiao Kapu 2011
http://tickets.rugbyworldcup.com/info/accessibleinfo.aspx

Asia Pacific Autism Conference
Perth Australia
8-10 September 2011
http://www.apac11.org

EOPHEA 2011
Kia ora e te whanau
Planning is underway for EOPHEA 2011
E mahere ana ina EOPHEA 2011.
For your diaries and your networks the following information:
Ina a korua rataka/kaikotuitui, te aonga korero:
EOPHEA 2011
Nga reo mo te tika: Voices for Equity
Sunday 27 – Wednesday 30 November, 2011
Ratapu 27 -Wenerei 30 Noema 2011
AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
Te Wananga Aronui o Tamaki Makau Rau, Akarana, Aotearoa.
Ka kite
Chris Jenkin
KEYS Programme Leader
School of Education Te Kura Matauranga
Equity and Diversity Co-ordinator - Faculty of Applied Humanities
921 9999 Ex 7911


DISABILITY STUDIES: EVERY BODY IN
INAUGURAL CONFERENCE
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Sunday 27th November – Wednesday 30th November 2011
The aim of this inaugural conference is to provide a forum for people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to share their knowledge and research with others. We warmly welcome the participation of:
 People with impairments, family/whānau, support people
 Educators, practitioners, service providers
 Legal, business and community representatives
 Policy makers, government employees
 Researchers, students (including school, undergraduate and postgraduate students)
 Anyone who has an interest in disability and social justice matters
The conference theme, Every Body In, is deliberately broad, in the hope that presentation topics and means of delivery will reflect the diverse nature of Disability Studies.
As well as impressive line-up of international Keynote speakers, the conference will offer innovative and creative presentations that reflect a wide range of experiences, knowledge and research regarding disability matters in national and international contexts. The conference will be structured to encourage participants to meet and interact within and across particular interest and sector groups.
Keep checking the website for updates, Call for Papers and Registration information.
We hope you will be able to join us in Dunedin, in November 2011.
For more information check out www.otago.ac.nz/disabilitystudiesconference/




Scholarships


End Notes - whakamutunga
If you have an event that tertiary students with disabilities/chronic medical conditions could attend email the Convenor
Ina nahau titakataka tuahua te pori./matua akonga te kore Kaha/ana hanga mate ahua akene pea whai wahi te Convenor
convenor@answd.org
to spread through the answd membership.
Horapa paraketu kia ANSWD mema.
Next newsletter in June 2011.
a mua niureta Hune 2011.
Editor/kaitatari