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The State Library of Victoria in association with the ICT Disability Working Group, with members from Able Australia, Baw Baw Shire (Rural Access), ComTEC (Yooralla), Department of Human Services (Disability Services), Disabled Motorists Victoria, Linux Users Group, MS Australia, Public Libraries Victoria Network, SCOPE, VICNET and Vision Australia will be holding two events to celebrate Diversity and Inclusion Week and International Day of Disability.
Friday 25 November 2011 IT Enables: Life, Choice and Participation
Professional Development Conference
Roadshow Theatrette and Conference Room
Door 3 Latrobe Street entrance
9.00am – 5.00pm
This one day conference for professionals in disability, government, library and information-related sectors marks Diversity and Inclusion Week and International Day for People with a Disability. The day will feature speakers and presentations focussing on the role and importance of IT in social inclusion and the lives of people with a disability.
Professional Development Conference Program
Click here to download the full program
Registration:
Professional Development Conference
Saturday 26 November 2011 Family Fun Day IT Enables: Life, Choice and Participation
Experimedia
Swanston Street entrance
10am – 3.00pm
Discover how technology can help people with a disability, seniors and those from a multi-cultural background at a free family fun day to mark Diversity and Inclusion Week and International Day of People with a Disability. Visit stalls showcasing services and products, and an exhibition of assistive technology; join in an audio description Library tour; enjoy children’s storytime, art and music performances; and brainstorm about future technology!
Program and what’s on
Click here to download the full program
Registration:
- Some events require bookings - please check the program.
Venue and location details
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/visit/how-get-here
Access and facilities at the State Library of Victoria for visitors with a disability
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/visit/access-facilities/access-facilities-disabled-visitors
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