AHEAD Member Webinar Series 2020 Schedule
AHEAD greatly value our members and their support in our work to create inclusive environments in education and employment for people with disabilities. Their support is very important to AHEAD's work in information provision, advocacy work, research, training, events and production of resources for the sectors.
We are pleased to be able to provide a range of free and exclusive AHEAD Members Only Webinars to show our appreciation for their support and to help equip our members with key resources on areas relevant to them. We circulated a survey asking members what they would be interested in AHEAD covering for the webinars and below is the first instalment of a range of Members Only Webinars which will take place this year and next year based on members' responses.
If you aren't sure if your institution/organisation is a member you can check on The AHEAD Member Webpage. Also if you have any queries about the upcoming events or have any ideas about what you would like covered for the second instalment next year please feel free to contact us at christine.hynes@ahead.ie.
October: Assistive Technology and Support
Date: 7th October 2020
Speakers: Trevor Boland, E-Learning and Digital Officer (AHEAD), Holly Murray, Teacher, (Donegal ETB)
Time: 3-4pm
Background: The session will cover Assistive Technology including Office 365 Accessibility and how students can be supported using the various tools and features in this suite.
Slides for Assistive Technology Session
November: Inclusive and Alternative Assessment
Date: 4th November 2020
Speakers: Ann Heelan (Former CEO of AHEAD), Karen Buckley (Assistant Professor, School of Inclusive and Special Education Institute of Education, DCU)
Time: 3-4pm
Background: This session will give an overview of inclusive assessment through the lens of UDL. It will include a detailed review of some tools and tips to help provide a more accessible assessment process for all students, including students with disabilities, while upholding the integrity of the online assessment process.
Slides from Assessment Session
December: Student Wellbeing and Support
Date: 2nd December 2020
Speakers: Declan Reilly (Disability Officer, TCD) + Joe Donohue (Psychotherapist, TuD)
Time: 3-4pm