NDA Annual Conference 2022: From an accessibility to a universal design approach – learning from the public and private sectors
Date: Thursday 20th October 2022
Time: 10.00am – 4.15pm
Location: In-person at Croke Park Conference Centre and remote attendance through the virtual event platform
We would like to invite you to our 2022 Annual Conference.
The Conference will be a blended event, registration is available here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RV2BBBK
The 2022 Conference will examine Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on Accessibility.
Key points we would like share through this Conference, include an understanding Article 9 of the UNCRPD; exploring a holistic understanding of accessibility, equal access and employment; exchanging learning across the public and private sectors; moving beyond the minimum standards; using universal design principles to build inclusive environments including information and services.
The 2022 Conference will be of interest to:
- Policy makers
- Public sector officials
- Local authority officials
- Disabled Persons Organisations and other disability organisations
- Individuals with disabilities and their families.
Irish Sign Language interpretation and real-time captioning will be available for those attending both in-person and remotely. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: nda.annualconference@nda.ie
The registration form will allow you to indicate any further accessibility requirements you may have, for example if access to a quiet room where the main event will be streamed is required.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Annual Conference 2022.
There is no charge for this event.