Webinar: How to increase information on disability inclusion in study materials and education?
Helsinki University and Finnish Society for Disability Research cordially invite you to the zoom seminar in conjunction with the Year of Disability Inclusion at the University.
Time: 7.10 between 9-11 o'clock
Place: zoom (the link will be sent to registered participants before the event)
Language: English
Programme:
9:00-9:05 Opening words by Professor Tom Böhling (Vice-rector of the University and chairperson of the Equality and Diversity Committee)
9:05-9:15 Dr. Howard Sklar (Lecturer) "Introducing disability through literature"
9:15-9:25 Peppi Santanen (Vamlas) "Personal experiences at the University"
9:25-9:40 Ira Kolkkinen (student) "Research findings on the exclusion/inclusion experiences of the University students"
9:40-10:00 Keynote by Professor Edwin Abuya (Nairobi University, Kenya) "Inclusion of Visually Impaired & Deaf Students in Universities in Kenya: A Call for Action"
10:00-10:10 Johanna Mikkonen (Study Psychologist) "What is my role as a teacher if a student needs individual arrangements?"
10:10-55 Discussion
10:55-11:00 Closing words by Professor Tom Böhling
This zoom-event will be moderated by Associate Professor Hisayo Katsui. The event will be in English and have captions in English.
Registration: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/118595/lomake.html
More information: timo.valtonen@helsinki.fi
Warmly welcome!