28th October - 09:00am till 15:30pm  -  Stirling Court Hotel, Airthrey Rd, Stirling, FK9 4LA

This one-day conference, delivered by RNIB Scotland's Employment Learning and Welfare Services is offering a unique opportunity to hear how young blind and partially sighted people are finding the moves from school, college, university and employment.
 
The conference is ideal for people who: 
 
- teach or support blind and partially sighted people at school
- provide careers advice to young people
- support them in further or higher education
- help to find employment opportunities
- care about the future employment or education of blind and partially sighted young people

We are delighted to confirm that Jamie Hepburn, MSP, Minister for Employability and Training will be speaking at the conference. We will also here from Skills Development Scotland, international perspectives from top academics and practical examples of blind and partially sighted young people making those key moves from secondary education.
 
There will also be workshops and information stalls from several organisations on the day.
 
This form allows you to accept this invitation, to ensure your place, please update the following information.
 

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* 1. CONFERENCE INVITE CLOSED

Unfortunately we have now received acceptances for the total numbers of attendees we can fit in to the conference.

We hope to arrange another conference and if you leave your details, we will contact you in the future.

Other than completing the the Personal Info box, if you wish to be made aware of the next event, there is now no need to complete the rest of the invite. 

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* 2. Personal Info

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* 3. Sight Guide required

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* 4. Will you require transport assistance from Stirling train station

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* 5. Access Requirements

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* 6. Do you have any Dietary Requirements? 

Sessions are held both in the morning and afternoon. Only one session can be chosen AM and one PM the other sessions will provide notes.

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* 7. Session 1 - SDS "Modern Apprenticeships equalities actions plan"

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* 8. Session 2 - Alex Saunders - "Jobs that blind and partially sighted people do"

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* 9. Session 3 - "Preparing specialists to work with young blind and partially sighted people"

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* 10. Session 4 - IRISS (Indentify, React, Intervene and Sustained Support) Project offers early intervention support to children living with sight loss in West & Central Scotland. This workshop explores the early success of the project and how it can help you. 

Your attendance would be much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at the conference.

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