The launch will showcase the range of postgraduate research underway in the field of disability studies within the AHSS Faculty and across the University and will be followed by a networking lunch. The event is open to anyone interested in disability research or supporting PGR students.

Programme

09:00 Arrival and coffee
09:20 Welcome to launch of the DRN's PGR forum
09:30 Group 1

• Exploring mental health stigma interventions via the medium of art and creativity
• Social participation and quality of life in adults with cerebral palsy
• The accommodation types utilised by individuals with housing needs on an acute mental health unit in Dublin.

10:30 coffee
10:50 Group 2

• Facilitating accessibility in virtual musical environments
• Active support for young adult males with intellectual disabilities and complex needs living in intensive support settings 

11.35: comfort break
11:40 Group 3

• Bridging the gap - exploring the creative workflows of visually impaired and blind users of music software
• How best interests decisions are determined in NI for individuals knows to learning disability services

12:25 Discussion - shaping the DRN forum
12.45 Feedback from small groups
12.55 Close