Thursday 22nd April
Each Thursday a keynote speaker will address the theme of the week. This is followed by a chance to network and chat in our weekly Reconnection Space.
15.00-16.00 - Week 3 Keynote (Live and Recorded)
15.00-16.00 - Week 3 Keynote (Live and Recorded)
Are We There Yet?… The Long Journey to Accessible Learning Experiences
- Dónal Rice, Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, National Disability AuthorityAlistair McNaught, Alistair McNaught Consultancy Ltd
Dónal Rice Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, National Disability Authority
Dónal Rice works with the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design at the National Disability Authority (NDA). In March 2021 he changed role to head up NDA’s function as the National Monitoring Body under the EU Directive on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies. Previously, Dónal worked as a senior universal design advisor with the CEUD and as the first Public Sector Duty Manager with the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission. Dónal has worked on national and international guidelines, standards, policy, education and technical projects with the NDA, the European Commission, and UN agencies such as UNESCO and the ITU. Dónal has been an evaluator of FP6, FP7 and more recently Horizon 2020 projects. Dónal is an associate lecturer on human rights and equality with the Institute of Public Administration and is undertaking an LLM by research with NUI Galway.
Alistair McNaught Alistair McNaught Consultancy Ltd
Alistair McNaught spent 20 years in mainstream teaching before accidentally discovering the value of technology in making students more successful and independent. In 2000, he left the classroom to work nationally, promoting accessible practice and policy. Alistair has a long and happy association with AHEAD, contributing to the ARK resources.