Cambridge University Reporter


Disability equality training for University staff: Notice

The Disability Resource Centre is offering the courses below to all members of the University over the next three months. All are welcome - including College staff, part-time staff, and supervisors. All courses are held in the Disability Resource Centre Training Room.

Face to face courses

19 January1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.Managing disabled staff
24 January1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.Disabled people: offering a good face-to-face service
26 January12.30 p.m. - 13.45 p.m.Teaching students with visual impairment: briefing
31 January1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.Supporting students with Asperger's Syndrome
2 February1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.Supporting students with specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia)
7 February12.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.Mental health: dealing with emotional distress
16 February12.30 p.m. - 13.45 p.m.Teaching deaf students: briefing
28 February1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.Disabled students' rights: DDA part 4
9 March12.30 p.m. - 13.45 p.m.Teaching students with Asperger's Syndrome: briefing

To attend these courses it is necessary to book via Staff Development, either by telephone (tel. 01223 332343) or by completing the online booking form (http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/staffdev/booking.cgi).

Online course

An online course on Teaching disabled students will take place on 23 January. For further details please contact Kirsty Wayland (e-mail kw226@cam.ac.uk).