The conferences listed on this page are aimed at a range of children's services professionals working in the field of sight loss.
They cover a variety of key themes, personal development and networking opportunities for professionals working with children and young people with sight problems.
Each conference includes workshops and exhibitions showcasing various products and service.
Current Conferences
14-25 Transition for Learners with Visual Impairment
Wednesday 6 July 2011
University of Birmingham
Cost £90
An important opportunity to bring yourself up to date with changes to the 14-25 education and training landscape in the context of the SEN Green Paper and recent policy changes relating to transition and post-school education, and to consider the implications for blind and partially sighted learners. Speakers include Peter Little OBE, Chair of the DfE Advisory Group for Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities and Dr Graeme Douglas from University of Birmingham, who will launch at the conference the first report of a major research project on the experiences of blind and partially sighted learners moving from school to adulthood.
For further information email cypf@rnib.org.uk