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Dis-Ability Manchester: Breaking Barriers and Celebrating Ability

Dates:3 December 2014
Times:12:30 - 16:00
What is it:Conferences
Organiser:Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences
Who is it for:Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public, Post 16, University staff
Speaker:Lorraine Gradwell, Barry Harwood-Gray
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Host: Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences

About the event:

Wednesday 3 December is the worldwide day dedicated to celebrating the ability of disabled people: International Day of Disabled Persons (IDDP) The disabled staff network groups from The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are hosting a joint event on this day.

The event runs from 12.30pm to 4.00pm and will provide you with a chance to learn a lot more about the disabled community: visit stands, participate in workshops and hear from inspirational disabled people.

Registration:

Booking is now live via Eventbrite

Further details can be found from the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks website.

Speakers

Lorraine Gradwell

Role: Disability policy and Practice Advisor

Organisation: Breakthrough UK Ltd

Barry Harwood-Gray

Role: MMU Board of Governers

Organisation: Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)

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Paul.marks-jones@manchester.ac.uk

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