Network initiatives

  • A collaboration with Little Gate Farm near Hastings (who provide work experience and training opportunities for people with learning difficulties) to look at barriers to work for people with LD – two student projects being discussed and a joint research bid. (SASS / School of Life Sciences)
  • Input into the design of a consultation / research exercise being planned by local charity Impetus relating to autism services – Cupp are drawing on a range of expertise from members of the network (SASS / Disability Team / School of Education / School of Art, Design and Media)
  • Peer support relating to a student art project with a disability theme (School of Art)
  • A themed meeting being organised around urban planning and access issues with a view to inviting the Disabilities Team at the  Department for Work and Pensions to contribute to a round table workshop at Brighton on funding possibilities. (Brighton Planning School)
  • Recommending a specialist to contribute to a Community University Partnership Programme (Cupp) funded project

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