8th Annual Disability Lecture: Neurodiversity and Dyslexia
- 👤 Speaker: Dr Ross Cooper
- 📅 Date & Time: Tuesday 16 March 2010, 17:30 - 19:15
- 📍 Venue: Palmerston Room, St. John's College
Abstract
Dr Ross Cooper, Director of Dyslexia & Literacy Division at London Southbank University, and dyslexic himself, will be talking about Neurodiversity and the social model of dyslexia and discussing the impact of this model on support for people with dyslexia in higher education.
2010 brings us the DRC ’s 8th Annual Disability Lecture, which aims to celebrate disability and extend thinking on issues affecting disabled people and education. It is organised in conjunction with St John’s College, who are our hosts. Refreshments will be provided before the lecture. This event is free and all are welcome. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and a BSL interpreter will be present.
To book your place please complete the booking form available at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/cppd/booking/ Please note: If you are not a member of the University please type “Public” in the Department field on the booking form, and “Not Applicable” in the Job Title box.
Series This talk is part of the Equality & Diversity Events series.
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Dr Ross Cooper
Tuesday 16 March 2010, 17:30-19:15