1. connecting and representing Disabled Staff Networks
@nadsn_uk
NatAssDSN
connecting and representing Disabled Staff Networks
nadsn-uk.org

2. Who We Are
A super-network that connects and represents disabled staff networks
Focussed on the tertiary education sector (i.e. universities and colleges)
Open to any individual and organisation (public, private, social or voluntary) interested in the equality of disabled staff in this sector
A collective platform to share experiences and good practice, and examine challenges and opportunities
Non-governmental, independent, self-determining, and made up of impassioned volunteers!

3. Some Facts
Launched at the “What Are We Hiding?” National Conference on 6th June 2014 at The University of Manchester
NADSN’s Founding Steering Group formed by 31 leading disabled staff from across the UK
Working closely with PurpleSpace, the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) and the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP), and linking with others
NADSN-ALL list on JiscMail with 120 members from over 60 different organisations (mostly universities)
First Steering Committee for

4. Our Aims (some of them!)
Promote disability equality and campaign for disabled staff networks to be supported in the workplace
Promote the interests of disabled staff on a national level
Challenge stereotypes by endorsing the Social Model of Disability, promoting a positive image of disabled people
Create regional hubs to make it easier for members to meet each other
Support relevant research projects, policies and guidance for disabled staff, managers, institutions of tertiary education and Government
Link with disabled students, particularly at doctoral level
Organise and deliver accessible events that can bring disabled staff and disability equality allies together

6. THANK YOU!!! Jacquie Nicholson Convenor of the
Disabled Staff Network, The University of Edinburgh

7. Conference – 17th Mar 2017 #NADSNconf2017 Time Session 10:30 Welcome!
Dr Hamied Haroon – NADSN Chair
10:40
Keynote 1: Building Disability Confidence From The Inside Out
Kate Nash OBE, Networkologist, PurpleSpace
11:20
Keynote 2:
Bela Gor, Legal Director, Business Disability Forum
12:00
Keynote 3: Researching the experiences of disabled university employees
Dr Kate Sang, Associate Professor in Management, Heriot-Watt University
12:40
LUNCH
Meeting of the NADSN Steering Committee
#NADSNconf2017

8. Conference – 17th Mar 2017 #NADSNconf2017 Time Session 13:40
Workshop 1: Mental Health Strategy in the School of Geosciences
Rosie Russell, School of Geosciences, The University of Edinburgh
Workshop 2: Focus Group
Dr Kate Sang, School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University
14:10
Keynote 4:
Stephanie Millar, Senior Policy Advisor, Equality Challenge Unit
14:50
Sum up!
Dr Hamied Haroon – NADSN Chair
15:00
Close
#NADSNconf2017

9. Join us! Send us a message via the “Contact Us” page on nadsn-uk.org
Subscribe to the NADSN-ALL list on JiscMail
Then join your Regional Hub by contacting your NADSN Regional Lead
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