Saturday, May 16, 2009

First day's programme

Programme starts at 13:00.

1. Dr H. Laauwen, Psychologist. Director of Inclusive and Special Education, Gauteng Department of Education. 1st Keynote: A review of the current state of special education in Gauteng, with reference to national issues/policies.

2. Prof. M. Eloff, Professor in Information Technology, Unisa. 2nd Keynote: Tertiary studies and disabled students: Obstacles or opportunities.

3. Mr. K. Burger (Legal advisor, SARS). Disability tax fairness – A milestone reached.

4. Mr. S. Clarke, Early Childhood Development specialist, Eastern Cape Cerebral Palsy Association. KnowCP: Schools as a learning ground about cerebral palsy.

5. Mr. M. Brown, Wheelchair designer and manufacturer. Designing wheelchairs for very rough terrain.

6.Prof. F. Bischof, Consultant Physiotherapist, Sunshine Association. Cortical visual impairment in learners with diplegic cerebral palsy attending special needs schools.

7. Ms. T. Suliman, Speech Therapist, Sunshine Association. Review of functional goal setting in early intervention centres.

8. Facilitators. Profound questions: What will change everything? or What is your dangerous idea (related to conference topic)? Free for all

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