Events

Last updated: 17 May 2010

Preparing for and implementing the adult autism strategy under the Autism Act - 29 June 2010, ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1
The Autism Act was the first piece of legislation designed to set out the requirements and provisions for adults with autism. The strategy paper published in March and delivery guidelines published in April, set out a number of key areas where local authorities and other service deliverers will be required to act. A further guidance paper will be published in December 2010 to assist local authorities and primary care trusts to implement strategy. There is a statutory requirement for this to be rolled out at a local level, with a focus on key areas such as health, social care, employment, training and housing.

This conference, organised by Pavillion, looks at the likely future demand for services, the areas around which the strategy is focused, next steps and a case study highlighting best practice and a service of excellence already in operation. There will also be an exploration of the commissioning process for local level services.

The conference will include a workshop on transition, led by Lucia Winters and Keith Clements from the National Transition Support Team.

For further information visit Pavillion's website.
(17 May 2010)

 

Transition Matters: Driving up standards for young people who have complex needs and little or no sight in their transition into adulthood - 27th April 2010, RNIB, Peterborough

The conference focuses on the opportunities, pathways and choices in the transition to adulthood for blind and partially sighted young people with complex needs and their families.

Keynote speakers:

  • Helen Wheatley, Director of the National Transition Support Team, Council for Disabled Children
  • Dr Janet McDonagh, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Institute of Child Health, University of Birmingham & Birmingham Children's Hospital
  • Dr Bryony Beresford, Senior Research fellow, Social Policy Research Unit, University of York

Workshops:

  • User participation - getting a result: Supporting young people in planning their future. Sense
  • The transition journey: Views from parents experiencing different stages of the transition process on what is needed, what helps and what could be done differently. This will include the experiences of parents who have been instrumental in setting up their own supported living provision.
  • Exploring best practice. The outcome of a project looking at the experience of transition from RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home.

Cost: £130 (professionals), £60 (parents and young people).

Contact Sona Molnarova on 0121 665 4235 or email: children@rnib.org.uk

http://www.rnib.org.uk/transitionconf

 

Transition to adulthood for disabled young people from BME communities - Conference and Guide launch 29th January 2010

This conference will launch the new guide and framework from ARC. ARC is a strategic partner in the Transition Support Programme. In order to better understand and develop services for young people with disabilities from minority communities, ARC have developed guidance for Local Authorities and their partner agencies who support disabled young people at transition.

ARC and NTST are hosting a good practice and leadership conference for Local Authorities and their partner agencies at Sheffield Hallam University on 29th January 2010. The day will be an opportunity to share learning, introduce the work covered in the guide and disseminate the finished product to delegates. A programme for the day is available to download.

To book places for this free event, or for further information, please contact Pam Smith either by phone on 01246 541 668 or email her at pam.smith@arcuk.org.uk

We would be grateful if you would book your places as early as possible and by Friday 22nd January at the latest.

 

Autism Education Trust - regional events

The Autism Education Trust is running a series of regional roadshows:

28th January 2010 – Savoy Place, London

9th February 2010 – Radisson SAS, Birmingham

11th February 2010 – Jury’s Inn, Newcastle

25th February 2010 - Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Hull

9th March 2010 - Hilton Brighton Metropole, Brighton

These events are for professionals and parents/carers involved in the education of children and young people on the autism spectrum.  The theme is 'Transition: practical steps for moving forward' and each event will include a range of speakers and practical seminars. 

Attendance at the events is free of charge.

To book a place: 0115 911 3367 or email aetevents@nas.org.uk

www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/