VODG Learning and Development Professional Network Meeting July 2024

The next meeting of the Learning and Development professional network, taking place online on 16 July, 10.00 – 12.00, is now open for booking.

The theme of this meeting is Accessibility and Inclusivity.

The meeting will start with a session led by Paul Scott of SignHealth on making training accessible for Deaf people, after which we are pleased to welcome Helen Watkins, Treat Me Right! Manager at Certitude London. Helen will be giving a short talk about supporting neurodivergent people in training, and her contribution will be followed by a member-led discussion on the topics raised.

Our final speakers are The Brandon Adventurers, a panel of experts by experience who will be speaking about co-production and co-delivery of training.

This programme is not to be missed so don't delay in booking your place.

10.00	Welcome	Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG
10.05	Introductions	VODG Co-chairs
10.10	Making training accessible to Deaf people	Paul Scott, Learning and Development Trainer, SignHealth
10.40	Supporting neurodivergent people in training	Helen Watkins, Treat Me Right! Manager at Certitude London and member-led discussion
11.10	Break
11.15	Co-production and co-delivery of training	The Brandon Adventurers
11.45	Future topics	VODG Co-chairs
11.55	Final round up and end	Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG

Accessibility

Please note, should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. Closed captions are used as standard in online meetings. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

The L&D network provides colleagues a secure space to discuss pertinent issues and topics via our online forum, to upload documents and to view the lastest network events.