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Celebrating Ability
22.09.10. York St John University. 10:00am - 3:00pm.
An inspirational event recognised by the Inspire programme that will challenge attitudes towards disability, and indeed celebrate ability - inspired by the values of the Paralympic Games courage, determination, inspiration and equality.Leading partners from around region - inspired by London 2012 - gather in York to examine how having a disability can be overcome in business, sport and culture. The ambition is to make this day an annual event to profile developing opportunities for people with disabilities.
Wednesday 22 September De Grey Court, York St John University
10.30-11.00 Registration & networking
11.00-12.30 Business Ability Conference
11.00 Welcome and Introduction
11.15 Catherine Bayley, Head of Disability Sport at Deloitte
11.30 John Duffill, Job Centre Plus
11.45 Alan Rayment, Recreation Duty Officer at North Lindsey College, Fitness Instructor, Coach and Ambassador for Triathlon England Disabled Athletes and the National Training Awards
12.00 Q&A session attended by Jonathan Edwards CBE Deputy Chair of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group and Tim Reddish OBE Chairman for Paralympic GB
12.30-13.30 Networking Lunch
13.00-15.00 Workshops (running 13.00-14.00 and 14.00-15.00)
Workshop 1: Jobcentre Plus Recruitment and Retention
Workshop 2: Yorkshire Gold Business Club
