The Acquired Deafblindness Network (ADBN) is delighted to announce the details of the second ADBN Webinar Series. Starting in January 2023, the theme of the series is ‘Changing Perspectives, Understanding Inclusivity’. Attendance at the webinars is free to all ADBN members. Please they are hosted via Zoom, thanks to our colleagues at Deafblind UK, and Zoom links for each webinar will be made available to members in due course. The webinars are recorded and a link to the recording is sent to all members via email. If you are not a member simply email Peter Simcock, Network coordinator, at peter.simcock@bcu.ac.uk with a request to join.
Webinar One: An Artist with Usher Syndrome
Speaker: Prof. Alberto Camacho, University of Pamplona, Colombia
Date/Time: Wednesday 1st March 2023 4.30 pm (CET)
Please note that his webinar will be delivered in Spanish. Prof. Camacho will be accompanied by an English Speaker who will act as a translator. The webinar will include the sharing of a short film, which has English subtitles.
Webinar Two: An Invisible Disability: navigating the enduring state of dual sensory impairment (DSI) in older age
Speaker: Dr. Moira Dunsmore, University of Sydney, Australia
Date/ Time: Wednesday 22nd March 2023 4.30 pm (CET)
Webinar Three: What is an ICF Core Set for deafblindness -and why would ever we need one?
Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr Walter Wittich, University of Montreal, Canada
Date/Time: Wednesday 17th May 2023 4.30 pm (CET)
Webinar Four: Lived Experience: Informing and Performing Research
Speaker: Dr. Annmaree Watharow, University of Sydney, Australia
Date/Time: Tuesday 5th September 2023 4.30 pm (CET)
Join this Webinar Series! Time to register!