Conference: Does equality legislation deliver justice to people with ND/SpLD?
Equality, Justice and Specific Processing & Learning Differences / Neurodiversity
Monday 23rd November 2009
The Resource Centre, Holloway Rd, London
DANDA (Developmental Adult Neruo-Diversity Association) and the Dyspraxia Foundation host a one day conference aimed at professionals working in the Courts, Police, Legal Professions and the Probation Service or anyone with an interest in the Justice System and Neurodiverse adults. It will focus on a range of equality and justice issues and ask important questions:
Are professionals in the Justice System aware of the impact of Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Asperger Syndrome?
Does equality legislation deliver justice to people with ND/SpLDs?
What provisions should be made for tribunal and court hearings?
How do we go about obtaining justice and equality in work and everyday life?
The day will include talks on accommodating Neurodiversity in the context of the Criminal Justice System; The Courts; The Police and Launch of the Good Practice Guide for Justice Professionals: Access to Justice Update.
Fees includes the choice of TWO workshop, lunch and refreshments and an exhibition of resources. £125 (DANDA and DF are offered a reduced rate of £95.)
For more information see: Download your booking form here.