A Two Day Conference Organised by The Group for Solicitors with Disabilities in association with Equal Ability CIC

The Group for Solicitors with Disabilities (GSD), in association with Equal Ability CIC, is holding a two day conference. It will explore the Duty to Promote Disability Equality, in the legal arena and wider public sector, and other issues of interest to disabled solicitors. It will provide an opportunity for GSD members, and those concerned with disability equality, to discuss issues in both structured and informal settings.

Conference Chair: Gary O’Donoghue, BBC Political Correspondent

Keynote Speaker: Baroness Campbell of Surbiton DBE, Commissioner and Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Disability Committee

Speakers:

Andrew Holroyd OBE, President of the Law Society of England and Wales

Dr Alice Maynard DBA, Managing Director of future inclusion ltd 

Sue Maynard Campbell MBE, Chair of the Group for Solicitors with Disabilities and Managing Director of Equal Ability CIC

Conference Dinner features:

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, Paralympic Gold Medallist

Tara Flood, CEO Alliance for Inclusive Education www.allfie.org.uk

Laurence Clark and Gareth Berliner, Abnormally Funny People fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe

Up to 8 CPD Hours

The Venue: The Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, London winner of the 2007 Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Award for best access for disabled guests

Please note all delegates are responsible for their own overnight accommodation.