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RECENT NEWS
HEDSA Brand Launch and Summit 25 - 26 March 2025
Higher Education Disability Services Association formally invites you to attend the brand launch and Summit which will be held on 25-26 March 2025 respectively, at 9:00-16:00 at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria Campus.
These events are focused on redefining and re-emphasizing the work of the organization and moreover it is a way of capacitating officials who are working in the space of Disability Units. We would be honored to have delegates from the institutions and we are confident your presence will significantly contribute to the success of this important gathering. We are expecting a maximum of 3 delegates from each institution.
Please complete the registration form . Please note that the registration deadline has been extended to the 7th March 2025.
If there are officials who request personalized invitations for logistic purposes, please send an email to Charity Morrison at MorrisonCY@ufs.ac.za.
Thank you for your consideration and we are looking forward to having you.
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HEDSA Community News Highlights
HEDSA's comment on the Copyright Amendment Bill
HEDSA Eastern Cape Disability Region held their first executive meeting of the year
USAf task team on implementation of disability policy framework -UFS and HEDSA representatives
Breaking barriers: How UWC and a determined student are shaping disability support in education
Enrolment of Students with Disabilities and role of Disability Units
VUT advances disability inclusion with online recruitment training session
Pioneering disability inclusion: Wits DRU and Afretec lead the way
The importance of creating awareness of Invisible Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Learning
UJ launches Disability Forum, championing accessibility and inclusion
Mandela University’s Dr Nosiphiwo Delubom elected as Chairperson of HEDSA
TUT disability activist elected as HEDSA Chairperson
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Talk by Dr Elizabeth Dalton: Educational Technologies and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)-
Hosted by Stellenbosch University
Date: 11 October 2023
Time: 10:00-12:00
Format of Session: Hybrid – to access session link kindly email hedsa001@gmail.com
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HEDSA 2023 Biennial Conference
21-22 September 2023 - Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, South Africa
The HEDSA Exco is proud to announce that the HEDSA Biennial Conference will be held on the 21 - 22 September 2023 at Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape under the theme “Equity for All: Where are we?”This HEDSA conference will focus on resource-rich engagements on the access, retention, and success of Deaf students and includes a focused speaker programme, panel discussions, group sessions and social networking events. The Conference aims to provide an opportunity to learn, engage and grow meaningful relationships. We welcome everyone to join our Conference.
There are several important issues and dates that we would like to bring to your attention:
Registration:
HEDSA Conference Registration Form
We have extended the deadline until 11 September 2023, with payment due by 23 September 2023.
Registration Fees:
Conference registration fees include conference pack, morning/afternoon teas, lunch, cocktail and social evening on the 21st September 2023.
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HEDSA Member: R3 500
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Students: R2 000
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Group booking of 6 and more will get their HEDSA membership fee (R2 000) discounted for the institution. Kindly email hedsafinance@gmail.com for further queries in this regard.
You will receive an invoice once you have submitted your conference registration form . Please take note the reference number that will be reflected on your invoice must be reflected on all payments. Please note that the paid registration fee cannot be refunded if anyone is not able to participate in the conference.
Conference venue & accommodation
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The HEDSA Conference will take place in Gqeberha at the Nelson Mandela University Auditorium.
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Delegates are welcome to access the various hotels surrounding the conference venue. Please note that accommodation will not be reserved exclusively for the period of 21-22 September 2023 for HEDSA members.
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Shuttle/Transport: Attendees registering for the conference can arrange for a shuttle/transport through their booked accommodation for the duration of the conference. The conference programme on Day 1 (21st September 2023) will commence at 10:00 to allow delegates to travel to the Eastern Cape the morning of the conference.
Conference attire:
The conference attire will be business casual.
Conference enquiries:
Please send your conference general queries to hedsaconference@gmail.com and payment queries to hedsafinance@gmail.com.
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UCT Disability Services Suicide Prevention and Intervention Webinar - 26 July 2023
Please join Kolpin and O’ Connor Consultants, as well as the UCT Disability Service - for this free webinar, as we explore issues related to suicide prevention and intervention in Higher Education.
Registration Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/c60uevqx41
Please register by Friday, 21 July 2023.
A link for the webinar will be sent on Monday, 24 July 2023.
Presenters’ Biosketch Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/Vp5rHyd7zu
For further information, please contact:
c.hendrickse@uct.ac.za
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Postgraduate Diploma in Disability Studies in 2023
UCT Disability Studies Division is offering the Postgraduate Diploma in Disability Studies in 2023.
Contact Details
Email: amour.mccarthy@uct.ac.za | Tel: +27 21 650 5350
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