The University of Navarra organizes a lecture series to better understand the environment of people with disabilities, which has as degree scroll "Capacitarse para entender la discapacidad".

The interdisciplinary course is organized by Tantaka, the Solidarity Time Bank of the University of Navarra. It will present five perspectives on disability from the fields of law, administration and associations. EducationAdministration and associations. "The benefits of a global society cannot be only for a few. A global society must be inclusive, and to achieve this, the training in this field is essential", says Sofía Collantes, coordinator of Tantaka.

On the other hand, he explains that the barrier that separates us from people with disabilities is often our own lack of knowledge. "How to help a family member or a neighbor who has a disability and how to treat him or her? If I am a human resources manager and I want to hire a person with a disability, what do I need to know? Do you know the associations that support people with disabilities?".

Five views on disability

The course will take place on Mondays in February and the first Monday in March, at auditorium of Sciences Building (Hexagon Building), from 14.30 to 15.30. It is aimed at all citizens who wish to learn more about this reality. The series features a wide range of experts who will address disability from different fields.

Program:

03.02.14
Disability from the law
Asunción de la Iglesia. Professor of Constitutional Law.

10.02.14
Disability from a legal point of view Education
Felisa Peralta. Professor at department of Education.

17.02.14
Disability from the point of view of the administration
Iñigo Alli. Councilor of Social Welfare. Father of a girl with Down Syndrome.

24.02.14
Disability from the point of view of associations
Valentín Fortún. President of the ONCE Territorial committee .

03.03.14
roundtable
Tasubinsa. Down Syndrome Navarra. Avanvida. high school Daughters of Mary. Jesuitinas. high school El Molino.
Moderator: Sofía Collantes. Journalist and coordinator of Tantaka.

For those who request them, a certificate of attendance will be given to the five conference. Students will be able to obtain 1ECTS recognition by obtaining the certificate of attendance by completing 20 hours of volunteer activities in Tantaka. Those interested can register at the following link: http://www.unav.edu/evento/tantaka/curso-discapacidad