19 January 2011, London

Vision for Equality Conference

The charity Guide Dogs is hosting this conference, which takes place on 19 January in central London. The event will bring together representatives of Government, local authorities and service providers, along with charities and voluntary organisations. It will identify shortfalls in the provision for visually impaired people and the measures needed to address them. Speakers include:

For further information, and to book a place, visit the Guide Dogs website

 

21 January 2011, London

Public authorities and the Equality Act seminar

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is holding a lunchtime seminar named Public authority decision making and the Equality Act on 21 January 2011. The seminar is to be held by John Halford of Bindmans LLP Solicitors, and will look at how the new equality duties that come into force in April 2011 can be used to prompt public authorities to promote equality and defend disabled people’s access to services.

For further information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at the RNIB