Events
Design for Dementia Conference hosted by North West Regional College
Location: Online, hosted by North West Regional College
Date: 09 February 2021
Duration: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Duration: 1hr 30min
Excellence in design and adaption of the living environment to support the needs of those living with dementia – best practice conference
North West Regional College is hosting this online conference, which is ideal for those directly involved with designing, building, or adapting housing and homes to support the needs of those living with dementia.
This is a webinar format that will be 1.5 hours long and offers Continuous Professional Development.
About this Event
This online conference is ideal for those directly involved with designing, building, or adapting housing and homes to support the needs of those living with dementia. This event is free, but the North West Regional College are encouraging those who attend to donate to Alzheimers.org.uk.
Speakers
Fiona and Greg Walsh
Senior Fellows in Brain Health from the Global Brain Health Institute . Greg and Fiona co-founded a specialist evidence-based architects practice that specialises in designing inclusive environments for everyone including people living with cognitive, sensory and physical impairments.
Dr. Pamela Topping
Pamela is a Belfast based Designer who specialises in Dementia Design. Pamela completed a B.Des (Hons) Degree in 3D Design, MA MDD, PhD and is Associate Fellow of The Higher Education Academy.
Mary Stobie
Mary qualified as an occupational therapist in 1980 and has spent the majority of her working life practising in the community setting. Mary has also been a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section in Housing.
Book tickets here : Design for Dementia Tickets, Tue 9 Feb 2021 at 11:00