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Open courses with the Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD)
08 JANUARY 2007
We are delighted to provide you with details of two forthcoming IT related events that the EFD are running in partnership with AbilityNet. Both events are practical in their approach and will demonstrate how simple it is to use IT more effectively and help you to work in the spirit of the Disability Discrimination Act.
Reasonable adjustments in IT - low cost, no cost Workshop
Thursday 8 February 2007, 10am – 4pm, central London. Hosted by Land Securities. Delivered by AbilityNet's web accessibility expert Bill Fine.
Why attend?
This event enables you to:
- Make full and effective use of the free alternatives and options in Microsoft Windows and standard software.
- React quickly and effectively when occupational health or disability issues are first reported.
- Understand the range of low-cost solutions.
- Demonstrate, in a practical way, that the individual employee really is more important than the computer.
Who should attend?
Occupational health professionals, health and safety advisers, disability, diversity and equal opportunities practitioners, HR managers, and those responsible for workstation assessment or IT support and development.
Price per person
£240 + VAT (members/charities) or £360 + VAT (non-members)
How to make a booking
Web bookings can be made by downloading a Reasonable adjustments booking form calling the events department on 020 7403 3020 or emailing eventsbookings@employers-forum.co.uk
Accessible IT - using PDF, Flash and Web Content Management Hot Topic
Friday 16 February 2007, 10am – 1pm, central London. Hosted by IBM. Delivered by AbilityNet's web accessibility expert Bill Fine.
Why attend?
This event enables you to:
- Understand the barriers that PDF, Flash and Web Content Management systems have traditionally presented to disabled users
- Use the new software features to effectively create accessible documents and web content
- Learn about how to keep up to date with accessible IT, and gain practical tips from fellow professionals
Who should attend?
IT professionals, web designers, IT procurement experts, access managers.
Price per person
£150 + VAT (members/charities) or £225 + VAT (non-members)
How to make a booking
Web bookings can be made by downloading an Accessible IT booking form, calling the events department on 020 7403 3020 or emailing eventsbookings@employers-forum.co.uk
For more information:
- Email accessibility@AbilityNet.org.uk
- Phone 0800 269545