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SCoD Bulletin
June 2016
Scottish Council on Deafness Bulletin | Bi-Monthly Magazine for SCoD Members
Scottish Council on Deafness, Central Chambers, Suite 62, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD | SC016957
Tel: 0141 248 2474 (v), 0141 248 2477 & 1854 (t), 0141 248 2479 (f), 07925 417338 (sms), [email protected] (email), www.scod.org.uk
CONNECT & THRIVE
Dear Colleagues, Holiday season is here and the weather has been awful, just kidding! It has been the sunniest it has ever been in a while! As you all know, we planned to be busy over May. It has proven a fruitful, if tiring month, and we would to thank you all for your support, attendance and contributions to our activity. Events Nominations are now OPEN for the SCoD Star Awards. This exciting event will take place on 15 November 2016 in the Glasgow City Hotel. Please see the Events section of the bulletin for more information and how to submit your nominations. We are also looking for sponsors for the Awards. More information is listed in the Events section below. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved. Our 3rd SCoD Conference, ‘Connect & Capitalise’ is taking place on Thursday 9th March 2017. To get involved with a workshop or information session, please email [email protected] with your ideas. The venue has changed to The Glasgow City Hotel located on Cambridge Street, and more information will follow in due course. Training We are still looking for people to attend our capacity-building courses, which include Governance, Inclusive Communication and Accessible Information. Please remember that ALL SCoD members will receive a discounted rate. We have also developed some FREE taster sessions for you to come along to that will give you an insight to the full course. For more information, please see the events/training section of this bulletin. Membership We would like to welcome Voluntary Action Scotland (VAS) as a new full member of SCoD. Best wishes, Adeel & The SCoD Team
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Deaf Sector Partnership
DSP / BSL NAG Update With another five BSL NAG meetings to go between June 2016 and August 2017, the BSL National Plan is scheduled for publication on 22 October 2017 in British Sign Language and English. This group will draft long-term aims, agreed between the British Sign Language (BSL) and Public Body representatives on the group. The draft paper on aim and long-term ambition for British Sign Language (BSL) in Scotland is out now for discussion – deadline is Monday 30 May 2016. Please check Deaf Sector Partnership (DSP) website or Facebook for more information. It’s hoped that the first National Plan will allow service provision in British Sign Language to cascade down from the level of Public Bodies, Local Authorities, Health Boards and other statutory bodies to the wider private and public sectors. The Deaf Sector Partnership (DSP) continues to support BSL NAG Members. The efforts of this group to facilitate a National Plan, the sustained research and coordination work of DSP and BSL NAG members, and continued community, grassroots engagement all offer favourable signs for the effective promotion of greater linguistic access. Over time, greater recognition of the needs for fully accessible information in British Sign Language (BSL) alongside English here in Scotland will lead to enhanced access and opportunity. To find out more information, please visit DSP’s website: www.deafsectorpartnership.net Should you have any questions regarding BSL NAG or DSP, please get in touch with us by email: [email protected].
News: General
The DWP Video Relay Service pilot for British Sign Language users DWP has extended the trial of the Video Relay Service (VRS) to include the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) telephone lines. The VRS pilot was launched on 6 January 2016 and offers our deaf and hard of hearing claimants more choice in how they communicate with DWP. It has been welcomed by organisations representing people with hearing loss. From 25 April, the trial has been extended to PIP enquiries, PIP new claims and reassessments and Special Rules for Terminally ill (SRTI). The service is accessed via the relevant link on GOV.UK and enables British Sign Language (BSL) users to make BSL interpreted video calls via their tablet, smartphone, computer or laptop. Users are connected to a professional interpreter by video link, who relays what they are saying to a member of DWP staff. A BSL video that explains how to use the VRS is also available. If you publicise the VRS to PIP claimants please include the following information:
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When you make a call via the VRS to claim PIP, it would be useful to have the following information ready. It will speed up the call and make the claim process easier for you. If you don’t have all this information you can still call to start your PIP claim.
Your National Insurance number and date of birth Your full address including postcode Full address, postcode and phone number of your GP surgery Full work address, postcode and phone number of any other health or social care
professionals that support you Your nationality or immigration status Details of time spent abroad, if you have been abroad for more than 4 weeks at a
time over the last 3 years Your bank or building society details
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Statement by Jonathan Farnhill, Chair of Trustees Signature and NRCPD have reached a new phase in their evolution. After much thought, the Board of Trustees have agreed to change the structure of the charity to enable a greater focus on the development of Signature as an awarding body and the transition of NRCPD to full independence as a regulator of communication and language separate companies with their own dedicated leadership. After 9 years as Chief Executive of the charity, Jim Edwards has decided that the time is right for him to move on and tackle new challenges. His last professionals. As part of this process, Signature and NRCPD will become day at Signature will be 31 May. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Chair, Jonathan Farnhill, has expressed his thanks to Jim for his leadership of the charity and for the work, he has done to improve the lives of Deaf and Deafblind people. Jim has had a long and distinguished career working with and for Deaf and Deafblind people. At Signature, he led on rebranding the organisation from CACDP to Signature and has played a pivotal role in building the professional standing and credibility of NRCPD, the national register of communication professionals who work with Deaf and Deafblind People. Jim’s work as Chair of UKCoD, the umbrella body for voluntary organisations working with deaf people in the UK, has brought greater coherence to the sector’s efforts to maximise the positive impact they have on Deaf and Deafblind people’s lives. This has included strengthening relations with government and securing wider recognition of the need of Deaf and Deafblind people to have access to effective and professional communication support. The Scottish Council on Deafness would like to thank Jim Edwards for his time and commitment to SCoD and improving the lives of Deaf people around Scotland.
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New post to help improve lives of 1 million people with sensory impairments in Scotland. National Sensory Impairment Strategy Coordinator The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government has appointed Clare Henderson, currently with RNIB, as Sensory Impairment Strategy Coordinator. ALLIANCE CEO, Ian Welsh welcomed the initiative.
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The Scottish Government’s See Hear sensory impairment framework, published in 2013, signalled a step change in approach to care, awareness and services. As Scotland’s population ages, we will require new approaches and partnerships to ensure the growing number of people living with sensory impairments are supported to exercise their right to live well. Our new Coordinator post will help make sure that the one million people who live with one or more sensory impairment in Scotland are engaged in decisions about the support which is vital to their lives. Maureen Bruce, Deputy Director Care, Support & Rights, Population Health Directorate, said: “Since the Scottish Government in partnership with local authorities, health boards and the third sector developed a Scottish Sensory Impairment Strategy* in 2014, good progress has been made in implementing the strategy via local partnerships including health, social care and third sector partners. This partnership post creating a development, policy, practice and coordination resource within the ALLIANCE will, amongst other things, work closely with the Scottish Government policy team to ensure clear national direction and priority for the Sensory Impairment Delivery Support Programme.”
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Congratulations to Big Lottery Fund Scotland for using contactSCOTLAND-BSL on their page for Deaf BSL users! Please see below for their May update for funding advisers. Programme news/reminders/hints and tips Awards for All My colleague Eimear talked to Funding Officers to get their tips when a group makes an application. Coastal Communities Fund – webinar Ahead of round 4 of Coastal Communities Fund opening in July 2016, a webinar is being held on 24 June 2016, at 1030am. This has a registration limit so please sign up quickly if you or anyone else is interested in this. Grants for community-led activity There has been quite a few arts organisations looking to apply to this. Grants for community-led activity is for helping everyone in their community. It should be fully inclusive. In other words if someone has no interest in arts, how can they take part? In addition, this is still often being viewed as funding for repairs buildings. Although minor capital costs can be considered, that isn’t the focus of it. Grants for community-led activity application form There has been small updates to this application form. Anyone who has the previous version can still use that for applying. Grants for improving lives (medium and large) We are getting a notable number of organisations looking to apply for employability projects/activities. Unfortunately, general employability cannot be considered. More details are on our FAQs.
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Large grants for improving lives From a recent pre-decision-making meeting, there were main parts that came across in our decision recommendations: Our ‘three approaches’ are extremely important. All parts in applying should be focused on, but if one area should get extra attention, it should be all three approaches. People-led is especially important. For example, the people who are helped from the activity could be in the board/committee. These people ideally will deliver the activity so they are fully in control of what will help. This will also be used for medium grants for improving lives and community-led activity. Getting value-for-money. Applying for over £150,000 means we are looking for a very strong case. The service delivered in relation to the funding amount can be a major factor. Tied into this, a stronger case tends to be made when there is some funding coming in from other sources. Although it’s not compulsory, it could be favoured. Young Start From April 2016, we aren't able to accept Young Start applications from groups that have received two or more Young Start grants until at least two years after the most recent grant has ended. Ask BIG Some of our funds had a frequently asked questions search on Ask BIG. Although it had a good purpose, it was little used and analysis found its place/role on our website was confusing. Most of the information from here is elsewhere on our website. This means there is no overall need for Ask BIG so it ended on 31 March 2016. New way to contact us (Deaf people) Big Lottery Fund Scotland is now part of contactSCOTLAND-BSL. This is on online British Sign Language interpreting service. If you would like more information on this, please let me know. A quick summary for deaf or hard of hearing people contacting us is on our blog. Contact me We go back into a purdah period for the EU Referendum on 27 May 2016. This ends on 24 June 2016. During this, I might be limited again in information that can be supplied. Supporting applicants/general information will still be fine. The next update will there be around late July.
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Professor Jemina Napier appointed to Prestigious Expert Group – Congratulations!
Heriot-Watt's School of Management and Languages is proud to announce the appointment of Languages and Intercultural Studies ‘Professor to the prestigious Expert Group on Accessibility (Technology and Sign Language Interpretation) for the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).
For more information please click here for full article.
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The New Face of UKCoD – Craig Cowley Congratulations to Craig Cowley MBE, the new Chair of UKCoD. Craig is Chief Executive of Action Deafness, a Deaf-led national charitable company and is the former President of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (Deaflympics). Craig was a Founder Chair of UK Deaf Sport and had previously worked for the RNID (now
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Action on Hearing Loss) as Deputy Director of Care Services; he also had a short stint as Executive Director of EUD (European Union of the Deaf). He was awarded an MBE at the Queen’s 80th Birthday Honours in 2006. Jim Edwards, the outgoing Chair, has said “I am delighted that Craig has been appointed chair designate of UKCoD. He has significant experience of the sector and an impressive track record in bringing about change for people who are deaf or have a hearing loss. His chairmanship of Common Purpose has made a real difference to the collaborative impact of the sector. The Trustees would like to take this opportunity to offer a heartfelt thanks to Jim for giving so much time and effort as Chair of UKCoD, during a period of enormous change and challenge. His commitment to UKCoD has been outstanding and we wish him all the best for the future. The official handover from Jim to Craig will take place at the AGM in the autumn.
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NHS Lanarkshire Public Opinion site Public Opinion site with members of your groups or anyone who may be interested in feeding back about their experience of NHS Lanarkshire services. This is an independent site about your experiences of UK/NHS Lanarkshire health services, good or bad. You can share stories or experiences which are then passed onto the to the right people to make a difference and get a response. The site also has regular blogs posted by NHS Lanarkshire staff highlighting a wide range of work to support positive patient experience. Link to latest Public Opinion site https://www.patientopinion.org.uk/
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Skills Development Scotland – Now available in BSL Format Skills Development Scotland now has BSL (British Sign Language) and subtitled videos.
Want to get in touch?
Our Text phone number is 0141 573 4883
You can use Contact Scotland to make BSL phone calls
Alternatively, you can phone us on 0800 917 8000. Our opening hours for calls are daily (including weekends), 9am-5.30pm
For more information, please check out the website.
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Launch Initiatives now open to applications In the UK, we are currently inviting applications from community based organisations supporting women and families experiencing Maternal Mental Health issues. Funding is available to organisations in the North West, South West and East England Regions of England and organisations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Grants of up to £120,000 are available for 2-3 years, the application process is open now and the deadline for applications is Midday 15th June 2016. Further details can be found here https://www.comicrelief.com/grants/initiatives/maternal-mental-health
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We also have a Girls in Gangs initiative open to applications across the UK. Research and evidence shows that gang-involved girls and young women navigate a range of harmful environments which can expose them to high levels of sexual exploitation and increased criminal activity. We recognise that this is a complex issue. Evidence shows the need to work much more systemically and calls for multi-partner, collaborative approaches to support young women and girls effectively in reducing their likelihood of joining gangs, reducing the harm they face within gangs and supporting them to leave gangs. Proposals are welcome for up to £150,000 for 18 months of activity, with the potential for a further £150,000 for a subsequent 18 months period. This is open to applications now and the deadline for applications is 13th July, 2016 (midday). Further details are available here https://www.comicrelief.com/grants/initiatives/girls-in-gangs Our commitment to Sport for Change continues with our Sport in Communities initiative. We’re seeking proposals which use sport as a catalyst for change, helping people to do two key things: Take ownership: feel part of increasingly inclusive and cohesive communities. Feel empowered: to identify and solve the social issues affecting their communities. We expect to make between 15 and 30 grants across the UK and we are inviting proposals for work in several of the UK’s most deprived areas: these include Glasgow and North Lanarkshire. Proposals are welcome for grants between £40,000 and £75,000 for up to two years of activity. The programme is open for applications now and deadline for applications is 11th July, 2016 (midday). Further details are available here https://www.comicrelief.com/grants/initiatives/communities-and-sport-for-change Advance notice: opening soon: We will also be opening a new fund in mid-June for small to medium organisations across the UK called Core Strength. Funding of up to £40,000 over 2 years will be available to locally significant organisations working in our theme areas of Children and Young People, Women and Girls, Health and Wellbeing and Strengthening Communities with turnovers of between £100,000 and £500,000 to support core running costs and work to increase the capacity and stability of organisations. Further information will be available on the grants pages in the website shortly.
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SNP promises
Last month we gave extracts from some of the party manifestos for the Scottish Parliament elections. Following the election result it is worth revisiting some of the key community development related points that we quoted from the SNP manifesto, since these may be a guide to future actions by the new ministerial team (subject to any consequences of the absence of an overall majority).
“Review the roles and responsibilities of local authorities and the relationships between local authorities and health boards. We aim to transform our democratic landscape, protect and renew public services and refresh the relationship between citizens, communities and councils:-
Consult on and introduce a Bill that will decentralise local authority functions,
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budgets and democratic oversight to local communities
Review and reform the role of Community Planning Partnerships so they are better placed to drive reform, including through use of citizens’ panels and town hall meetings
Build on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act by:-
Setting councils a target of having at least 1 per cent of their budget subject to Community Choices budgeting. This will be backed by the Community Choices Fund.
Allowing community councils that can demonstrate a strong democratic mandate to deliver some services. We intend that in future community council elections will be held on the same day across the country to increase their profile and recognition.
Extend to individual schools responsibilities that currently sit solely with local authorities, allocate more resources directly to headteachers and enable them to take decisions based on local circumstances. Encourage school clusters and create new educational regions to decentralise management and support.
Recruit at least 250 Community Link Workers to work in GP surgeries and direct people to local services and support [in deprived communities]
Give greater recognition and weighting to community involvement and support in making future decisions social about investment in community sport facilities … increase the number of Community Sports Hubs to 200 by 2020.
Use new powers to establish social and economic rights for Scotland over all matters we have responsibility for and to further embed the European Convention on Human Rights in Scotland. Invite a cross party group, including civic society, to establish a collaborative process, engaging with people across Scotland and learning from best global practice in participatory democracy, to advise on the guaranteed protections we should seek to enshrine in law.
A duty on Housing Associations and councils to consult with tenants on the management of homes.
For more information, please click here.
Events / Training Sessions
SCoD Stars Awards 2016 – Nominations now open! The SCoD Awards has been created to recognise organisations or individuals whose values, work, projects, and activities benefit deaf and hard of hearing people in Scotland. There are 10 categories in total – 8 categories will be open to nominations from anyone, and 2 categories will feature selections made by the SCoD board of directors and will then be open to a public vote. The awards are free to enter and the featured categories are:
1. Advice, Innovation, Support & Services 2. Lifelong Learning Initiative 3. Children & Young People Achievement 4. Partnership Working 5. Arts & Leisure
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6. Research & Development 7. Digital Innovation 8. Accessibility Champion 9. Outstanding Achievement – public vote 10. Lifetime Achievement – public vote
The shortlisted nominees for categories 9 and 10 will be announced soon and details on how to vote for your winner will be circulated widely. Watch this space! See below table for sponsorship packages:
Sponsorship type Amount Benefits
Ceremony Sponsor £2,500 Branding on every table
Branding on stage
Branding on tickets
Headline sponsor in programme
4 complimentary tickets
Option to address ceremony
Free SCoD full membership for 1 year
Awards Programme Sponsor £500 Branding on programme cover
Full page ad in programme
2 complimentary tickets
Free SCoD Associate membership for 1 year
Award Category Sponsor
£350 Branded award
Option to present award to winner
Listed in programme
Half page ad in programme
2 complimentary tickets
Free SCoD Associate Membership for 1 year
Equipment Sponsor £450 Listed in programme
Half page ad in programme
2 complimentary tickets
Free SCoD Associate Membership for 1 year
Communication Support Sponsor £1,000 Listed in Programme
Full page ad in Programme
4 complimentary tickets
Free SCoD Full membership for 1 year
Simply click here to nominate, complete the online form and submit to [email protected] By post: Scottish Council on Deafness, Suite 62, Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD Good luck to everyone and we can’t wait to see who the winners are this year!
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION SUBMISSION: Monday 15 August 2016.
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Inclusive Communication Monday 13th June 2016 10.00am - 12.00pm Glasgow City Centre SCoD, in partnership with Sense Scotland, is offering an Inclusive Communications capacity building course, as part of the ‘Connect and Thrive’ strategy. The course will look at bridging communication barriers, breaking down discrimination and exclusion and how all individuals can live independently while taking part in public life. You will learn and understand what inclusive communication is and how it affects everyday life and how you can adopt methods of good practice.
SCoD Members £15.00, Non-members £30.00
For more information, please contact, [email protected] To book a space online use the Eventbrite link here
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Accessible Information
Monday 20th June 2016 10.00am - 12.00 noon Glasgow City Centre SCoD in partnership with Sense Scotland is offering an Accessible Information course, as part of the ‘Connect and Thrive’ strategy. The course will look at ways to develop accessible documentation. Being able to access and understand vital information in a way that is correct for an individual can make all the difference to your work and your organisation. You will learn and understand what accessible information is, be able to adopt methods of good practice, and ensure all individuals understand your message.
SCoD Members £15.00, Non-members £30.00
For more information, please contact, [email protected] To book a space online use the Eventbrite link here
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Good Governance Programme SCoD in association with GCVS, CVS Inverclyde and Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire are hosting Governance capacity building course. We have developed a taster session for you to come along which will give you an insight to the full Governance programme. As third sector organisations working for public benefit, increasingly we are expected to demonstrate how well we are governed. Good governance is a vital part of how we operate and are held accountable.
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As a trustee, do you understand what charity law requires of you?
Come along on Monday 27th June at 10.30 – 12.30pm. You can book a space here
Contact [email protected] or call 0141 248 2474
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Volunteers Week – The Big Celebration Volunteers’ Week is an annual event, which this year will run from the 1st to 12th June. See http://volunteersweek.org/ for more information. VAF has funded volunteering projects since its foundation in 1982, and is committed to celebrating the huge contribution volunteers make to achieving social justice. Accordingly, we invite funded organisations to let us know of any plans they have for celebrating Volunteers Week, which we can share on our social media channels. This could include events, celebrations, award ceremonies, exhibitions, news items etc. or activities that are internal to your organisation and external ones aimed at a wider audience.
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Young Enterprise Scotland Awards 2016 - 3 weeks to go! The Young Enterprise Scotland Awards take place on the 15th of June 2016 at the City (Thistle Hotel), Glasgow. The Awards will celebrate the success of the businesses set up by young people aged 16-18 who participated in our well known Company Programme this year. It will be a brilliant night for all and there are only a few weeks left to secure your place - book your ticket now! Find out more about our Awards and the Finalists for this year here.
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“From hate speech to hate communication: How racism is produced and reflected through communicative practices” Free training workshop 16, 17 June 2016 George Davies Lecture Theatre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh RADAR workshops are being organised in the six partner countries (Italy, Finland, The Netherlands, Poland, Greece and the UK) from April to June 2016 to test the training material developed as well as the training approach. An international workshop will then be held in September in Perugia, Italy, drawing on the knowledge and expertise gained from the local pilot events. Who is this workshop for?
Professionals and trainees in the legal sector, the police, social workers, charity workers, people working in local and national authorities, policy makers, volunteers interested in ethnic equality and diversity.
Trainers interested in participating in the trial / pilot implementation of the proposed training approach and have open access and reusability of the available material.
People who have experienced racism or xenophobia and are interested in sharing their experiences and leading discussions.
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What are the workshop aims?
Understand hate-motivated and hate-producing communication practices. Such an understanding can be empowering for (potential) targets of discrimination or hate communication.
It can also help professionals to make better judgments, react effectively to racist and xenophobic behaviours and attitudes and ultimately help to prevent racism, xenophobia, discrimination and exclusion.
Recognise explicit as well as implicit forms of prejudice, racism and xenophobia, as well as the situations from which they might arise. Develop skills to produce non-biased and inclusive communication.
The 2-day workshop is free and includes lunch, coffee, a drinks reception and a Certificate of Attendance. Registration is required. Places are limited so please register here by 10th June. For more information about the workshop, click here or contact Dr Katerina Strani ([email protected])
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Deaf Awareness Training The BDA Scotland is offering a presentation on the “Access & Inclusion (Health) Review: Deaf British Sign Language users’ engagement with health care in Scotland” and BSL / Deaf Awareness Training completely FREE. • We will provide you and your team a maximum of 3 hours training.
• Do BSL users access your service?
• Do you have Deaf staff who are BSL users?
• Are you and up to 20 others interested in taking part in BSL/ Deaf Awareness Training?
• We can provide training within the BDA premises or at a convenient location of your
choice.
If you would be interested in participating please do not hesitate to contact me with dates that would be suitable and I will discuss with you as soon as possible. Office: BDA Scotland, Suite 58, 1st Floor, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD. For more information and to book, contact Katie Mowat Email:[email protected] SMS: 07795822102
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Glasgow Central Station Tour
As part of the BDA 125 Year celebration, BDA Scotland want you to come and join the GLASGOW CENTRAL STATION TOUR for FREE. BSL/English interpreters will be provided. When: Wednesday, 22 June 2016 Time: 11am for about one hour Where: At the Mobility Point (under the clock) in the centre of the main concourse. The tour will show many parts of Glasgow Central Station. You will walk through tunnels, boiler rooms, and dark basements. This is an exciting adventure. You will wear a safety clothing and must wear it at all times (see the picture). Please make sure that you are fit to walk around and on rough stairs. You must wear strong trainers or walking boots. Spaces are limited. Please book to avoid disappointment. DEADLINE: Monday, 13 June 2016
For more information, contact Helen Morgans-Wenhold
BDA Scotland, Suite 58, 1ST Floor, Central Chamber, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD
Email: [email protected] Text/Facetime: 07885 367674
ooVoo: helenmorgans-wenhold
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Whole Service Framework and strategic approach to promoting the child’s voice
Date: Monday, 13th June, 2016 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Venue: SSC, Edinburgh Cost: £110
NOTE - closing date for course is 23rd May 2016
The course begins by looking at the bigger picture of the role of the practitioner and parents/carers in maximising independence and the integral part this plays in responding to the child’s voice. The course offers a simple framework accompanied by a range of practical resources aimed at enabling a Service or School to adopt a strategic approach to the child’s voice.
Resources will be demonstrated and used during the course to explore how to listen to the child and parents and how to include them both in the planning of support and setting goals.
Practitioners will clearly identify and plan targeted interventions responding directly to the child’s need. A simple method of reviewing progress and measuring success will also be considered. The day is activity based, with practitioners having the opportunity and time to use the resources to consider how they could be incorporated and used within their Service/caseload.
Target Audience Teachers, classroom assistants, parents and all those who support a child or young person with a visual or hearing impairment.
Presenters Gwyneth McCormack, Director, Positive Eye Ltd
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Scottish Awards for Business Excellence 2016 Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh Thursday, June 23, 2016 12:00 - 16:00
Quality Scotland will be celebrating 25 years of excellence at the annual Scottish Awards for Business Excellence 2016. The Scottish Awards for Business Excellence 2016 will return to Edinburgh at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Thursday, 23rd June 2016. In association with, our Platinum Sponsor, the Wheatley Group, Quality Scotland will be celebrating 25 years of excellence and the biggest Awards yet!
This high profile event will be attended by over 300 professionals, including senior decision makers and Ambassadors for Excellence across the public, private and third sectors, who help support our aim of making excellence a national characteristic of Scotland. Our Bronze Sponsors, ScotRail, Catalyst Consulting, and Generation Impact will also be celebrating with us.
In addition to celebrating at the annual Awards Ceremony, throughout 2016 Quality Scotland has organised a series of Anniversary events around the EFQM Excellence Model’s Fundamental Concepts. These events include Learning Journeys with the Royal Bank of Scotland and the EICC, free webinars including one from ISO training provider SQMC, a workshop on Lean Six Sigma, and much more.
To ensure a space at the Scottish Awards for Business Excellence please book early. To book a table please use our online booking form.
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QI Awards 2016 - Call for Entries
The Scottish Government and Healthcare Improvement Scotland are pleased to deliver our first ever awards programme dedicated to Quality Improvement. These awards will celebrate and showcase the fantastic range of quality improvement practice that has been taking place across the length and breadth of Scotland to make services the best they possibly can be for women, babies, children, young people and their families in all aspects of their lives.
Quality Improvement is helping us to strengthen services and to give children the best start in life, with equal opportunities to thrive, learn and succeed. All of our improvement work aims to make services the best they possibly can be so we can reduce inequalities and get it right for every child.
We want to celebrate and recognise the hard work of practitioners in helping us to reach this goal.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY
Have you used the model for improvement as part of the three-step improvement framework for Scotland’s public services?
Has your improvement work been delivered as part of the Maternity and Children Quality Improvement Collaborative, the Early Years Collaborative or Raising Attainment for All?
Can you demonstrate how you have used quality improvement to achieve improved outcomes?
Can you demonstrate the improvements you have made to your services and the impact this has had on women, babies, children, young people and their families?
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If yes, then please celebrate your success by applying for a Quality Improvement Award!
Applications or nominations are open to practitioners and teams who have used the model for improvement as part of the three-step improvement framework for Scotland’s public services, to explore and deliver better ways of working to improve outcomes for women, babies, children, young people and their families.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 30 June 2016. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your entry, please don’t hesitate to contact the Awards team, [email protected] or 0131 466 7199 / 07824 567 974.
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Future proofing interpreting and translating
29 June – 1 July 2016
Centre for Translation & Interpreting Studies in Scotland, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
LESS THAN ONE MONTH UNTIL CL8 OPENS
For information, visit the Critical Link 8 website at: http://ctiss.hw.ac.uk/conferences/critical-link-8.html
If you are interested in interpreting in medical settings or in legal settings, or policy, practice, plus new technology and approaches, you will find sessions of interest every day.
Although the following topics may also feature on other days, see the following days of the conference programme, if you are particularly interested in the themes below:
for gender-based violence, see Day 1
for the courtroom, see Days 1 & 2
for police settings, see Day 2
for mental health settings, see Day 2
for immigration and asylum, see Days 2 & 3
for education settings, see Days 2 & 3
for working with children, see Day 3
You will find the draft conference programme here.
For registration information, visit the CL8 website
Pre-conference workshops and events will also take place before the conference (27-28 June) and the Edinburgh International Research Summer School (EIRSS) is scheduled to take place 4-8 July 2016. http://ctiss.hw.ac.uk/conferences/critical-link-8/pre-conference-events.html
For further information, visit the Critical Link 8 website
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SIGNATURE AWARDS – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Nominations are open for the Signature Annual Awards. This year the awards event focuses on recognising and celebrating pioneers and unsung heroes, who through education and training are striving to break down the social and communication barriers between deaf, deafblind and hearing people.
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Awards The awards are free to enter and nominations are open across all eight new award categories. The award categories are:
Leadership in Education
Emerging Teacher Award
Enriching the Student Experience Award
The Community Champion Award
Educational Support Award
Transforming Lives Through Education Award
Training Initiative Award
Signature Lifetime Achievement Award To honour this year’s shortlisted nominees and announce the Winners, we will host Signature Recognises... The educators, at a prestigious awards evening in January 2017. To view the award categories, click here. Start Your Nomination The deadline for all nominations is 4.00pm on 15 July 2016.
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LESS TALK MORE ACTION Tuesday 6 September 2016. The focus of the workshop is: Moving & Handling; Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviours We are looking for interested companies who wish to work alongside our delegates helping them to solve problems using your equipment. The workshop scenarios will be written specifically around the companies who exhibit. This will be a great way to showcase your equipment in a ‘hands on’ setting and meet professionals who are working with children. 15 company places are available on a first come basis. The exhibition area will be available for you to set up your equipment between 1.00pm and 3.30pm the day before the course (Tuesday 20th September 2016). You will receive an invoice for the cost of £200.00 plus VAT in due course. A light lunch will be provided. For more information, please see website for details
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The 23rd RI World Congress Edinburgh, SCOTLAND 25-27 October 2016 Inclusion join the global debate Rehabilitation International World Congress is the inspirational global event promoting social inclusion and accessibility. It is a powerful opportunity for U.S. companies, organisations to meet with, exhibit to, and influence the world’s leading voices on disability.
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Headquartered in New York, Rehabilitation International is a global network for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Ensure your organisation’s voice is heard internationally. • Network with internationally renowned disability advocates, researchers,
government agencies, policy makers and practitioners. • Build partnerships with a range of international charities. • Participate in workshops, gain knowledge and share best practice.
Held every four years, the 2016 event is being hosted by Shaw Trust at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland. More information: riworldcongress.com Enquiries: [email protected]
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British Academy of Audiology 13th Annual Conference 10th – 11th November 2016, SECC Glasgow Organised by the British Academy of Audiology, we are delighted to announce that the 13th annual conference and exhibition will take place on the 10th and 11th November 2016 at the SECC in Glasgow. Attracting over 600 delegates and 50 exhibitors along with an array of international speakers, BAA conference is the largest audiology conference in the UK. Registration is now open! For more information visit: www.baaudiology.org/conference
The Programme: This year the programme has been refreshed and is more streamlined as we explore the theme of People Make Audiology. Delegates can expect to receive the latest in audiology research, education and expertise, with inspiring speakers and informative sessions. Key sessions will be provided on a variety of clinical areas and will also focus on facilitating developing your career within audiology. In addition, we have a brand new programme feature as we are introducing a series of talks entitled ‘All you need to know’ which will have online resources accessible for delegates. Celebrated speakers include: Kevin Munro, Curtis Alcock, Ghada Al-Malky, Michelle Foster and many others. We are once again offering additional tracks for students and associate audiologists with more details to follow. To view the programme visit: www.baaudiology.org/conference
Vacancies
Scottish Council on Deafness Board of Directors
The Scottish Council on Deafness (SCoD) invites nominations from the membership (only full members can nominate) to the Board of Trustees. If you have an interest in governance and the strategic work of SCoD, you may like to consider becoming a Trustee/Director. The Board is responsible for the leadership and governance of SCoD, support to the staff team, monitoring, and evaluation of SCoD’s work, in conjunction with the Chief Officer. It meets a minimum of 4 times a year: generally an average of 6 x 2 hour meetings plus a development day. This booklet covers the key parts of the recruitment process and includes
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the role description and code of conduct information applicable to all Board Members. SCoD is committed to a culture of continuous improvement and the survey at the end illustrates the areas the Board will focus on to improve its effectiveness. Process In accordance with our governing documents, Trustee/Directors must be nominated by an organisation, which is a full member of SCoD. The nomination form must be signed by a very senior person within that organisation. The form must also be ratified by a current active SCoD Board member in order to support and validate the nomination. Each SCoD Board member can only validate one nomination. (Nomination form pages 4-8 inc). A completed skills audit form should be attached. We openly advertise across our network. Full member organisations can nominate ANYONE they feel is suitable for the role. You will then be asked to come along for an informal meeting to discuss the expectations, from both ourselves and you, of being a Trustee/Director; examine what skills and/or experience and interests you could bring to this position; note any barriers, preparation or training needs; discuss the potential for conflict of interests; and ensure you are aware of the role and relationship with the nominating body. The other paperwork can be completed at this stage. If there are more nominations than places on the Board then SCoD will hold an election across the full membership: one member, one vote. These are unpaid positions, but any travel costs will be reimbursed upon submission of an appropriate claim form. Still interested? Then please complete the nomination form and skills audit form and return them to SCoD. You can obtain a nomination form from our Office Manager By email: [email protected] or via our website: www.scod.org.uk Click here BSL Version If you want more information, please contact [email protected] for in informal chat.
Conferences SCoD Connect & Capitalise Conference
The 3rd SCoD Conference, ‘Connect & Capitalise’ will take place on Thursday 9th March 2017. If you want to get involved with a workshop or information session, please email [email protected] with your ideas. The venue has changed to The Glasgow City Hotel located on Cambridge Street in the City Centre.
Lipreading Sessions & BSL (British Sign Language) Sessions in Scotland
SQA British Sign Language (level 3) H3PA13- New Course
This part-time course is suitable for students who have achieved BSL level 2. Based in Deafblind Scotland, Lenzie Office.
Classes begin in August and the cost of the course is £700. The course is ILA compatible
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and a scheduled payment plan will available.
We will offer a free induction evening in June and July to allow students to brush up their skills and complete registration documentation.
If you would like to enroll for the course or need further information, please contact Ellen on email: [email protected]
SQA British Sign Language (level 2) H3PA12
This intensive daytime course is suitable for students who have achieved BSL level 1. Based in Central Glasgow.
Classes begin in August and the cost of the course is £480. The course is ILA compatible and a scheduled payment plan will available.
Sessions will be 9.30-4.30 daily and will be for a period of 10-12 weeks.
If you would like to enroll for the course or need further information, please contact Ellen on email: [email protected]
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Skills for Hearing groups in Ayrshire There are six groups throughout Ayrshire to help people cope with their hearing loss. Why not come along to one of them to try it out. The classes are held in: Ayr, Largs, Cumnock, Girvan, Kilmarnock and Kilbirnie
You can learn how to cope when it’s difficult to hear
You can learn to lipread people who speak clearly
You can learn how to make the most of your hearing aid
You can learn about listening and alerting equipment
You can learn about special telephones
You can learn how and where to access local support services
You can learn how your ear works and causes of hearing loss
You can learn how to fingerspell You will meet other people with the same problems, with whom you can share information and experiences. Joining a group can help you regain your confidence and independence. The classes start up again at the end of September. Classes are free of charge For further information, please contact:
Dorothy McRobert, Skills for Hearing Officer SISG Resource and Information Centre Suite 5 Beresford Court, 6/8 Beresford Lane Ayr KA7 2DW Tel: 01292 266791
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Email: [email protected]
Accessible Theatre, Cinema & Television
GFT Accessible Programme in May and June
We have a number of Audio Described, Captioned & Access screenings coming up at GFT in April. Please see below for details.
UPCOMING AUDIO DESCRIBED SCREENINGS Everybody Wants Some!! (15) Friday 3– Thursday 9 June – All Shows (see GFT website listing Everybody Wants Some!! for details) Take 2: Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) Saturday 4 June (11.30) (see GFT website listing Take 2: Kung Fu Panda 3 for details) Take 2: Zootropolis (PG) Saturday 18 June (11.30) (see GFT website listing Take 2: Zootropolis for details)
Visible Cinema
Subtitled/Captioned Accessible Cinema! More than 1,600 shows nationwide! X-Men Apocalypse, Florence Foster Jenkins, Angry Birds, Captain America Civil War, The Jungle Book, Bad Neighbours 2, A Hologram For The King, Our Kind Of Traitor, Everybody Wants Some, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Robinson Crusoe, Eye In The Sky, Zootropolis, Warcraft, Independence Day Resurgence, cheap kids shows & more: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/now.showing.html All cinemas can show all the films listed above with English-language subtitles. Please ask your nearest cinemas to provide accessible shows for people with hearing loss! Shows added as announced. Check the website regularly for full subtitled listings: Locations, dates, times & trailers.
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Fish & Game and Unicorn London Present: The Polar Bears Go Up The two mischievous bears return in a brand new adventure perfect for young explorers aged 2-5. Following premiere at Unicorn Theatre in London, the deaf-friendly show opens its tour at Perth Horsecross 6 May Following their hit debut show The Polar Bears Go Wild, the two intrepid explorers are back- and this time they’re going up in the world. They have lost their balloon and they need to get it back. It is time to get up, step up, climb up, jump up. One thing’s for sure, the only way is up! These two lovable Polar Bears are fearless travellers, famous for their wild expeditions. This time they will be climbing trees, jumping on clouds and reaching for the stars as they race all the way up to space. Of course, they will stop for sandwiches on the way! The Polar Bears Go Up is a fun, cheeky and highly enjoyable show for young adventurers aged 2-5.
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Produced by Fish & Game and Unicorn with support from Creative Scotland, the show is created and performed by Eilidh MacAskill and Fiona Manson, with direction by Lee Lyford. The Polar Bears Go Up is a deaf-friendly show. It is visual with little or no language, therefore all performances will be suitable for deaf or hard of hearing audience members. Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Thu 2, Fri 3 & Sat 4 June 11am (Fri & Sat) & 2.30pm (Thu-Sat) £8 / £6 Conc / £24 (Family of 4) Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Media Details For tickets, images, interviews etc please contact [email protected] / 07824468396
Copy Deadline for the Next SCoD Bulletin As always, the deadline is the end of this month. Please forward your contributions for the next bulletin to: [email protected] . We are happy to publish details about your news, information, events, training courses and conferences. Please send us the text you want to be included in the bulletin. If you are not a member of SCoD and would like to advertise an event, training course or conference, please contact our Office Manager, Kellas, at [email protected] before you send us the text as there may be an admin charge of £10.00 per bulletin.
SCoD Disclaimer Where appropriate, information sources for the bulletin are noted at the foot of each article. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of SCoD. We cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of information. No endorsement of services, events or products is intended or implied.
