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Scottish Council on Deafness Bulletin | The Monthly Magazine for Members by Members

News from the DirectorAnother month has gone already! What is happening at SCoD?

We have been involved in a number of things:

Access for Deaf PeopleThe Equality and Access Project is now fully into an operational phase having taken a “fair chunk” of time to plan, ensure partnership support and develop workload. The team members will be providing further information and supporting the linguistics end of SCoD work over the next phase of our development. There has been a good number of positive responses from local government organisations to work with the Project team. I am sure we are all looking forward to this strategic development. Project Officer Stephen Joyce has prepared an update and this follows my report.

Cross Party Group on DeafnessThe plans for a programme over the rest of the year include a joint meeting with the visual impairment group and theming of meetings. Of course a main point in this meeting is the topic of the…………..

………….BSL BillWe have received the letter promised by Mark Griffin MSP at the Cross Party Group on Deafness and has been circulated with this bulletin for information. Discussions will commence soon as to the strategy and tactics for the next stage. Support for the Bill remains strong.

The ReferendumMy development has led to making contact with a variety of both UK provider and support organisations. Interesting discussion and debate around the future of UK organisations, post referendum is developing. We have included a couple of relevant papers in the bulletin for your information.If you have any comments I would be delighted to know janis@scod.org.uk!

Big LotteryWe are in further discussions with Big Lottery regarding the Welfare Reform Project application which has passed to the second stage. We hope to make some tweaks to the approach, ensure it links with other provision and strengthen the application at this stage.

Sensory Impairment Strategy- SEE HEARThe strategy has been launched and the link to the document should be in the body of this bulletin. Please take the time to understand the intention and direction of travel the document outlines. Partnerships will be central to development opportunities.

NDCS Reception-“Close the Gap” ReportSeveral of the staff steam and Management Committee were at the very well attended launch of the Report at the Parliamentary Reception. Many thanks to NDCS for the report and a successful launch. Let’s hope the timing and content are as equally successful and work to see further improvements for our young people.

SCoD Legal StatusWe are progressing the change of legal status and have draft “memo and articles of association” almost ready to circulate. We seem on track for June endorsement and immediate progress if the

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draft is ready and ratified by the Management Committee and National Council.Transitional plans are underway to prepare for Company “status” and the additional quality standards that entails. We will need to change some of our financial, HR and other practices. Thanks to other organisations that have supported this change through shared resources, offers of assistance and support services.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equality and Access for Deaf People Project by Stephen Joyce, Project OfficerAfter a few months of planning and strategic development, April has proved to be a busy and extremely proactive month for the three Project Officers, especially in light of the shortened weeks due to Easter holidays.

We are now out in force and have been to several interesting and informative events covering the remit of our project. These include several Equality Impact Assessment and Equality & Human Rights Commission events where we have been able to learn in depth some of the issues relating to these critically important topics, and also to start networking with key stakeholders. We have been able to establish useful contacts with several organisations that are keen to have ongoing involvement in the project and have had positive responses from 14 Local Authorities and 7 NHS Health Boards. We are now researching and planning to prepare ourselves for meeting these high profile government contacts with the aim of securing their continuing involvement.

Monday 9 June 2014 in Glasgow will see our first Creation Community of Interest Meeting when members of the Deaf and Deafblind Community / Organisations will gather to assist us with the development of our project plan and strategy. Using the LEAP tool we are looking forward to producing our first 6 month Report for The Scottish Government’s Equality Unit which will evidence the success of our work to date and will also outline our plans and proposals for the immediate future of the project, including the first formal draft of our Statement of Intent which will be launched after completion and confirmation from the Project Implementation Group (P.I.G)

For more information about Equality and Access for Deaf People Project, please do get in touch with us.Contact the Project Officers:

Stephen Joyce: stephen@scod.org.ukDerek Todd: derek@scod.org.uk

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News: General

Ten Steps for Charities and the #indyrefDuring 2013. ACOSVO and the Carnegie UK Trust held a series of four seminars on how the independence debate and its outcome, would impact on charities. During these discussions we gathered a wealth of information about how charities were responding, both internally and externally. We have summarised these as steps to be shared widely in the hope that they help other charities and voluntary organisations. Download your copy now!http://www.acosvo.org.uk/images/PDFs/web-ten-steps-leaflet-web.pdf

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Charitable Concern?'A Charitable Concern - how charities in Scotland are preparing for the potential for constitutional change' is new research from the Carnegie UK Trust, that explores the current state of awareness, understanding of, and responses to the implications of possible further constitutional changes amongst charities in Scotland.The Scottish Government is committed to holding a referendum of the Scottish electorate on the issue of independence from the United Kingdom in autumn 2014. This report argues that now the scope of the referendum question has been confirmed, it is an appropriate time for organisations to begin to formally explore the possible implications of further constitutional change for their organisations. Read the report now…http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/publications/2012/a-charitable-concern

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SQA and SignVideo Join Forces

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has partnered with SignVideo to enable deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users to contact them conveniently in their own language.SQA helps people realise their ambitions by providing a wide range of high quality, internationally recognised qualifications and associated services.

SQA works with schools, colleges, universities and training organisations to develop and deliver these qualifications and assessments.A BSL Live link is now available on the contact page of the SQA website: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39083.html By clicking the link on their computer with a webcam and broadband connection, BSL users are able to connect to a SignVideo interpreter instantly and make a free BSL interpreted call to the SQA Customer Support Team.SignVideo is particularly proud of this partnership and is looking forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on improving education and employment for the BSL community in Scotland. SignVideo continues to provide BSL solutions to organisations and businesses who wish to make their services accessible to BSL users who often face major barriers in accessing services. Jeff McWhinney, Chair and founder of SignVideo - "The thinking behind this commitment is twofold. Firstly, we are very pleased that SQA has responded positively to improve access for the deaf BSL community. SQA should be applauded and congratulated for their vision and innovation as they are the first awarding body in the United Kingdom to offer full inclusion.

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"Secondly, SQA is leading the way forward in providing full access for deaf people, showing how other public service institutions with customer services that are inaccessible for deaf BSL customers could ensure full inclusion for deaf people like myself.

"This excellent example of open and ease of access will provide the means for them to consolidate on their exemplary track record of ensuring that no one is being prevented from using their services.

"Our feedback findings show that many people within the deaf BSL community are increasingly excluded from public services and their number one desire is to gain equality of access to these services without any complexities such as booking a sign language interpreter in advance or waiting for an interpreter to be available online.

"SignVideo, the UK leading Video Relay Service (VRS), is the only service that is 100% accessible without prior booking - instant access to online video sign language interpreters - and we are pleased to welcome SQA in joining our illustrious stable which includes blue chip companies such as Barclays Bank, British Telecom, Bank of Scotland, BSkyB and numerous local authorities throughout the UK.

"We see this as an opportunity for other services to look more closely at their customer services and see if they are currently accommodating deaf people and if not, they are welcome to give us a call to see how they could open up access for them."

Steve Borley, Head of Marketing at SQA, said: "We are proud of the fact that we are the first awarding body in the UK to offer this service to the deaf BSL community. We ensure that our products and services enable people to realise their ambitions and by improving the equality of access to our customer services, we are giving more people the opportunity to ask to us about the qualifications they want to use to help them reach their personal or professional goals."

If you would like more information about this BSL Live feature, contact John Brownlie, New Business Development Manager: tel. 0141 2507 514 / 0284 631 125 email: john@signvideo.co.uk

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do You Have Deaf Parents that Use Sign Language?Have you had experience of helping your parents to communicate with hearing people or translating information for your parents?Even if you are deaf or hearing – it means you have done what is called ‘language brokering’

Language brokering is something that children do to help their parents with communication, for example, if the family has migrated from another country and the parents don’t speak the language. Children can learn new languages more quickly than their parents, which is why they will help their parents to communicate in different situations.

Research has shown that children in the UK who speak a different language at home with their parents, like Chinese or Polish, often broker for their parents in different situations, like at the bank, the shop, at school or at the doctor. They can also broker by telling their parents what letters say, or information brochures, or help them fill in forms. This research has also shown that children who broker for their parents have different feelings about it – some feel good about it, some feel not so good about it.

We know that hearing and deaf kids who have deaf parents that use sign language also do this ‘language brokering’. But we don’t really know much about where it happens or why, and how the kids feel about it. We also know that even when people are grown up, they still broker for their deaf parents.So this is a new project to find out about sign language brokering in the Deaf community in the UK. We want people to tell us about their experiences.

The project has different stages – we have already done a survey of 240 deaf and hearing Codas from 14 different countries and found that many of them began brokering as early as 4 or 5 years old.

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They also said that they broker in different situations, like other kids with spoken languages. We have also interviewed 11 people in Australia, ranging from 13 years old to over 50 years old, who have talked to us about their language brokering experience.

Artwork CompetitionFor the next stage of the research we are holding an artwork competition - so you can draw a picture, take a photo or make a short 5-minute movie to show us how you feel about your sign language brokering experience. We want deaf and hearing kids and adults to submit your artwork.All the submissions will be judged by a panel of deaf and hearing people that have deaf parents or are involved in the Deaf community.

There will be 9 prizes of a £50 gift voucher for one person in each age and submission category. Winners will be emailed with a voucher.

Each piece of artwork will be analysed to get an understanding of how people feel about their sign language brokering experiences in the Deaf community.

So that children, deaf parents and other members of the Deaf community, hearing professionals that work with deaf people, and interpreters can benefit from this information, we would like to share this artwork with different audiences in different ways: like on a website or at an artwork exhibition. We will only show your artwork with your permission.

Competition rules:1. This competition is only open to UK residents.2. There are three age categories: Under 13, 13-18, Over 183. There are three artwork categories: (1) Draw/ paint a picture, (2) Take a photo, (3) Make a short

movie.4. Movie submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes long and should ideally be provided

through a link to a YouTube or Vimeo clip. If USB sticks or DVDs are posted, they cannot be returned.

5. Deadline for competition entries is 15th June 2014.6. Entries can be posted or sent by email: childlanguagebrokering@gmail.com 7. All entries must include a submission form. If no form is included it will not be entered into the

competition.

Download the artwork competition submission form: http://lifeinlincs.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/clb-competition-submission-form.docx

Download the Artwork competition poster:http://lifeinlincs.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/competition-poster.pdf

This project is being managed by Jemina Napier, who is a sign language interpreter and researcher and also teaches interpreters. Jemina is hearing and grew up in a large deaf family in London, so has used British Sign Language all her life.

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Close the GapThe NDCS latest report outlines the need to improve education and employment outcomes for deaf young people in Scotland.New research published by the National Deaf Children’s Society highlights that deaf young people in Scotland are regularly falling behind at school and missing out on higher education and employment opportunities. The National Deaf Children's Society's Close the Gap report calls on the Scottish Government to urgently address these issues.

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Our research tells us that: • Almost 10% of deaf young people leave school with no qualifications • Only a third of deaf young people qualifying for Higher Education• Only a quarter of deaf young people entering Higher Education• A quarter of school leavers moving into employment but only one sixth of deaf young people

doing the sameHeather Gray, Director of Scotland at the National Deaf Children’s Society said: "With the right support, there is no reason why a deaf young person should achieve any less than anyone else. But too many deaf young people are being left behind in Scotland. This is simply not good enough. We are calling on the Scottish Government to recognise and commit to closing the gap in school attainment for deaf young people."Download a pdf copy of the report: http://www.ndcs.org.uk/about_us/campaign_with_us/scotland/close_the_gap.html

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See Hear StrategyThe new See Hear strategy has set out recommendations for improving services for sensory impaired people. Those consulted stressed the importance of early diagnosis of sensory impairment, so the strategy recommends that basic sensory checks should be offered to people when they reach a certain age. To reduce discrimination of people with sensory impairment, employers are advised to review their compliance with the 2010 Equalities Act. Other recommendations include promoting increased awareness of sensory problems in training programmes, to make sure people do not miss out on professional qualifications. Scottish Government funding will be given to local authorities to implement the strategy through local partnership networks. £2 million will be spread out between 2013/14 and 2014/15. Launching the new strategy, Michael Matheson, Minister for Public Health, said: “We’re determined that everyone with a sensory impairment should have access to the best quality health services, with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment when they need it. We’re also committed to stamping out discrimination of deaf and blind people wherever it still exists.”Visit: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/04/7863 to choose a download option.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------£1 Million Boost for Language Teaching in Schools – Education and TrainingInvestment in teaching of second language from P1 onwards by 2020.The Scottish Government’s commitment for every child to start learning a second language from P1 onwards and a third no later than P5 by 2020 has been strengthened by a further investment of £1 million.The increase brings the total, additional funding for languages in schools in 2014/2015 to £5 million. The money will build on the good work already underway in Scotland as part of the 1+2 policy, the most ambitious languages learning programme in the UK.The funds will be given to local authorities to use in schools and to support teachers and pupils in the teaching and learning of languages.Minister for Learning and Scotland’s Languages Dr Alasdair Allan said:“The economic and cultural opportunities that can be unlocked by learning a second or third language for both the individual and Scotland as a whole are vast. Our ambition for schools and our future generations through the 1+2 languages policy are hugely aspirational to reflect this.“Our 1+2 policy is based on the European model to create the conditions in which every child will learn two languages in addition to their own mother tongue.“There is already excellent work happening in classrooms every day, across Scotland, however, to meet our longer term ambitions and to prevent the slight, but current, reduction in the uptake of languages, it is absolutely imperative that we do all we can to continue to prioritise language learning in schools.”

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NHS24 Online BSL Service Just Got Better!The NHS 24 online BSL interpreting service has made some changes to let you have better access and make it easier to use the webcam. We are very keen to promote usage of this service or it will go.Open Longer

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Monday – Friday: 9am – midnight | Saturday & Sunday: 8am – midnightNo need to register for serviceThere is no need to register to use the online interpreter anymore.

Let your friends and family know about using NHS 24. They can connect to the interpreter straight away. Please try to practise connecting to the BSL interpreter before you need to use it for real!

Desktops, laptops, smart phones, tabletsYou can use PC or mac.

• desktops • laptops• smart phones – like iPhone and Samsung galaxy• tablets – like an iPad

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Did you know you can contact Care Information Scotland using the NHS 24 online BSL interpreter?

Care Information ScotlandCare Information Scotland is a helpline and website that gives information on care for older people in Scotland. We can tell you about your rights when it comes to care: how you get care and how you pay for it.

We have information about:• Care at home - services to help people live at home• Supported housing - services and adaptations to support independent living• Care homes - places to live which offer full-time care. What are the options for finding and

paying for a care home?• Support for carers - services and support to help unpaid carers• Other organisations that offer help and support.

The Care Information Scotland helpline is open everyday between 8am and 10pm. www.careinfoscotland.co.uk To contact Care Information Scotland using a BSL online interpreter, go to www.nhs24.com and select BSL services

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deaf Awareness Week: 19th – 25th May 2014Equality In Communication For All

Deaf Awareness Week is a unique campaign in that so many different organisations participate, each able to promote their own work within the broad spectrum of deafness.

It is a fine example of so many organisations collaborating and working together in a joint campaign.

The theme for the week this year is - “Equality In Communication For All” and a series of posters is available to support the week's activities.

Our aim is to promote the work of member organisations through the Deaf Awareness Week website on which organisations can publicise their events in the DAW calendar.Find out more: http://www.deafcouncil.org.uk/deaf-awareness-week.html If you have an event to publicise and wish it to appear on the Deaf Awareness Week calendar, please submit this to c.long@deafcouncil.org.uk; don’t forget to include details of:Title of Event; Date of the Event; Place of the Event and the Time.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Next Generation Text Relay Service on Hold for Now Due to safety issues, BT has not launched Next Generation Text Relay (NGT) service for people with hearing and speech impairments as planned.

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SCoD News readers will be aware that this new service is designed to offer a more natural way for people with hearing and speech impairments to communicate and will be available via an App downloaded on to smartphones and tablets. Extensive pre-launch testing has identified an issue with the sound quality on calls to the emergency services. This situation means potentially life affecting information is not being relayed effectively and could put end users at risk. As a result, BT has had to take the difficult decision to postpone the launch. Ofcom and other communication providers have been made aware of this situation, and we have also put a news item on www.textrelay.org and www.ngts.org.uk.

The existing Text Relay service is unaffected and will continue to be available to BT’s end users and those of other Communication Providers.

This situation is regrettable but clearly launching a service that potentially places the safety of end users at risk is not an option. Work is continuing to understand the issue, including live call testing with help from the Text Relay user-base. Undertaking this user testing with as extensive a mix of end-user equipment and originating network is critical. You can express interest by contacting Lorna Stephenson, Head of Service Development, at lorna.stephenson@bt.com if you or your contacts would be willing to help; they will be registered to make calls using the test version of the downloadable NGT app.

On behalf of BT, we would like to apologise for any inconvenience this situation may cause and reassure you that we are doing all we can to understand the underlying issues so the new service can be launched as soon as possible. We will keep you informed.

Announcement posted by Fiona Miller of Consumer Affairs at BT

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Important News About Celebrate

As we count down the days until the Glasgow Commonwealth Games this summer, more projects than ever are applying for Lottery Funding from our 2014 legacy programmes.

In order to meet this higher than expected demand, we’re happy to announce today that £0.5 million will be added to the £4 million already in the Celebrate fund, which is jointly run by the Big Lottery Fund, Creative Scotland, Heritage Lottery Fund and sportscotland. This will allow more projects than planned to hold events to celebrate the Games coming to Scotland.

This high demand has, however, meant that we now predict that we will have allocated all the available funds for this programme, including the additional funds announced today earlier than expected.

With this in mind, we now plan to close ‘Celebrate’ to new applications at noon on 30th May 2014. This will allow us to accept, assess and administer all new applications to the programme by the end of the summer.

Applications with a strong link to Commonwealth themes and the Games will continue to have an excellent chance of success, with current success rates for the programme standing at around 70 percent.

Since its launch in April 2013, Celebrate has awarded £2.8 million to 378 projects across Scotland for a range of sports, arts, heritage and community events. Thanks to today’s additional investment we now expect to make around 600 Celebrate awards totalling £4.5 million.

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The Big Lottery Fund will continue to fund 2014 related activity through our 2014 Communities fund which encourages more people to participate and volunteer in physical activity. 2014 Communities has also proven popular with local groups and continues to attract high volumes of applications. We expect to have awarded £6.6 million from this programme by the time it closes following the 2014 Games.

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Support to Report ProjectThe Support to Report Project is a partnership initiative between Rape Crisis Scotland, Police Scotland and Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre. The overall aim of the Project is to support survivors who are, or are thinking of, reporting their experience of rape to the Police. This is a pilot Project which is being funded by the Scottish Government until March 2015.The Support to Report Project has been set up to support people reporting historical or recent experiences of rape to the Police. The service is available to:

Women , men and people who identify as transgender• Who are aged 13 years or over• Who are considering reporting their experience of rape to the police• Who are reporting in the Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire or East Renfrewshire area

The Project employs specially trained Independent Rape Crisis Advocacy and Support workers to provide a wide range of support to survivors. This support includes:

• Accompany and support survivors when they are giving their statement to the police• Ensure that survivors’ needs are identified and respected• Identify and address any communication or access barriers• Support survivors in communicating any concerns to legal and medical personnel• To assist survivors to access specialist services around the impact of trauma/sexual

violence• To support family and friends of survivors• To offer a wide range of support and information around the impact of sexual violence

The Project offers support through Police, Self and Organisational referrals. For Organisational and Self Referrals call the freephone number on 08088 000034.

If you would like to promote this service, posters and postcards are available on request from Project Co-ordinator Mhairi McKean: email info@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk, Tel: 0141 552 3201 or call in to Rape Crisis Centre, 5th Floor, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LG

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Creative Breaks 2014 ProgrammeGrants to develop short breaks services Could your organisation benefit from funding to develop a new short break service? Or could you manage a local fund that makes grants available directly to carers to pay for their own break? The Creative Breaks programme is part of the Short Breaks Fund and is now open for applications. It distributes around £1m per year in grants to third sector organisations to extend the menu and availability of short breaks for carers and those they care for.The deadline for applications is noon on Friday 16th May 2014. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications by the end of August.

About Creative BreaksCreative Breaks distributes funding from Scottish Government to third sector organisations operating in Scotland. The programme is managed by Shared Care Scotland, a national carers’ charity. The aim of the programme is to develop new services that support families that have a caring responsibility, possibly because a family member has a disability or long term condition.

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Do you want to know more? Visit Shared Care Scotland’s website http://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/short-breaks-fund/Creative+Breaks+Programme.html The website also has details about local workshops to help with your application.Or phone Shared Care Scotland on 01383 622462.

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Sign Language Dialects “in decline” Report ResearchersSign language dialects are under threat, according to researchers at the Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL) at University College London.

Awareness about the changing use of language isn't just limited to speakers of English, who may lament the loss of old words and the inclusion of new words like 'selfie' in the Oxford English Dictionary. Users of British Sign Language (BSL) are being faced with unprecedented change in their language, with some loss of regional variations in signs, and a gap between the older and younger generations emerging.

British Sign Language is a rich, naturally evolving language, where the signs you use can vary according to where you live and where you went to school. Just like in English, where you may call a bread roll a 'bap', 'barm' or 'cob', partly depending on where you grew up, the vocabulary of BSL can differ depending on your region. However in the first major study of how BSL is evolving, now published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers have found that although local dialects still exist, these variations are in decline.

The researchers, based at the ESRC funded Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL) at University College London, including Adam Schembri now at La Trobe University in Australia, filmed almost 250 deaf people using BSL from eight cities across the UK to document how the language is used and how it is changing today.

They found that a shift is taking place in the signs used by different generations, as younger people abandon the traditional regional signs that are still in use by older signers.

They examined regional variants for three different groups of concepts: those for numbers, colours and countries. These groups of signs showed a high level of variation: for example, the colour purple has 22 different signs. However, the study showed that the use of traditional variants is changing, with signs for countries changing at the fastest rate.

“Our research has confirmed that BSL variation is changing,” explains lead researcher Dr Kearsy Cormier. Some regional signs appear to be in decline, as younger people are using them less. Some sign variants are more widely used than others, while some are rarely used at all.”

One reason that this variation may be in decline is because of the different way deaf children have learned BSL over the generations.

“In the past, different varieties of BSL developed separately in the schools for deaf children that used to exist across the country. Schools were the basis of communities of deaf people, just like villages used to be the basis of communities of hearing people,” says Dr Cormier.

“The recent closure of deaf schools may have contributed to the reduction in BSL variation, as deaf children are now more dispersed and are more typically mainstreamed alongside children who are not deaf. So they have a very different experience of signing in school compared to deaf children 50 years ago.”

Television, telecommunications and the internet may also be playing their part, just as they have

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done with the English language. As the use of sign language in television programmes and on the internet has increased, deaf people have been exposed to signs in wider use, possibly leading to a loss of local dialects.

It may also have to do with the fact that technological advances are allowing deaf people to move around the country and the world more, meaning that they are exposed to signs from different regions in the UK, and from different sign languages around the world. The study found for example that although there are a number of BSL signs for the USA, most young signers were adopting the American Sign Language sign for the USA.

Whatever the reason, it is clear that British Sign Language is undergoing rapid changes, and some amongst the deaf community may be concerned about the loss of their traditional signs.

“Quite a lot of deaf people are proud of their regional variations, and would see it as a shame if they were lost. However, the data we have collected will be recorded for long term preservation so these signs are not forgotten.” concludes Dr Cormier.

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National Carers Organisations Carer Training Grant Programme The National Carers Organisations are delighted to announce the opening of a grants programme. The Scottish Government have continued to make available a grant fund to voluntary sector organisations for the provision of local training opportunities for carers and young carers in Scotland. The deadline for applications is 3pm, 23 May 2014.You can download all the information you need below, as well as from the following websites:www.carers.org/scotland | www.carersuk.org/scotland | www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk www.carersnet.org Purpose of the grant fundOrganisations across the voluntary sector continue to play a major part in the delivery of local carer training in Scotland, with many examples of good practice and innovative approaches in their delivery. However, our findings from the previous National Carers Organisations (NCO) Training Grant Programme in 2013 highlighted continued gaps in some aspects of carer training provision. The programme will continue to not only increase the scope of carer training provision but will also generate continued knowledge and experience to inform the future development of a quality framework for local carer training.

The National Carers Organisations (NCOs) were commissioned by the Scottish Government to coordinate the training grants programme for carers in Scotland. Carers Trust Scotland is part of the NCO partnership and will lead on the administration of the grant programme. Amounts that organisations can apply for will be up to maximum value of £25,000.

Who can apply?Voluntary organisations working in Scotland can apply for a grant to develop carer training opportunities for young and adult carers. Local authorities and health authorities cannot lead applications but could be partners in an application led by a voluntary group. We are really keen to hear about proposals which will address gaps in existing training provisions for carers. This is not intended to exclude innovative applications tackling other locally identified priorities.

Support with your applicationDiscussions that took place at a post-consultation event in Perth this year showed that organisations would welcome ongoing advice and support with their application. We will be setting up web chat sessions to assist organisations with their application. The session will take place: • Thursday 15th May (1300–1430)Please contact Liz Docherty on 0300 123 2008 or email ldocherty@carers.org if you would like to take part in the above session.

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If you would like further information, phone Carers Trust Scotland on 0300 123 2008 or email: ldocherty@carers.org

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Charity Times Awards 2014 – Now Open for EntriesDeadline for entries: 15 May 2014 – enter now!

The Charity Times Awards reaches its fifteenth year in 2014 and this highly successful, popular, and growing annual gala event will be bigger and better than ever. The Charity Times Awards continue to be the pre-eminent celebration of best practice in the UK charity and not-for-profit sector.

The awards are FREE to enter and open to any UK-based registered charity, or international charity with registered UK offices (and commercial organisations in relevant categories). View the categories: www.charitytimes.com/awards/categories.phpHow to enter: www.charitytimes.com/awards/how_to_enter.php

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2014 Edinburgh Book Festival: 9th – 25th August Important dates for this year’s Festival have now been finalised so put them in your diary pronto!Details of this year's line-up will be revealed at the programme launch on Wednesday 11th June.Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday 24th June.www.edbookfest.co.uk for more information.

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Festival runs from 16th – 18th May at the Light House, WolverhamptonDeaffest is the UK's leading Deaf film and arts festival, and there is now just over 6 weeks left to send your film for consideration for the 2014 festival!In order to apply, your film needs to have "a significant Deaf involvement," whether in terms of being made by Deaf filmmakers, or having a Deaf element to the story.It can either be entered for screening at the festival, or, if you're a young Deaf filmmaker, for the Young Deaffest Film Award.Shortlisted films will be screened at Deaffest throughout the weekend of 16 – 18 May 2014.It is free to submit your film before the deadline of Friday 28 February, but after that, it will cost £15.To find out more, visit the Submissions page: http://deaffest.co.uk/deaffest-2014-3/submission-form-for-deaffest-2014/, and have a look at the criteria. There is also a BSL signed clip, and a video in International Sign too. Submissions should be posted to the address below. If you have any questions, you can email Jackie Law, who is the Deaffest Co-ordinator, at: jackie@zebra-access.com Write to Jackie at: Zebra Access Ltd, Creative Industries Centre, Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 9TG

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Spring Gathering: Sat 10th MayFife Deaf Centre, 10 St Brycedale Aveune, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1ETTime: 11am - 3.00pm**Please bring a packed lunch!** (Alternatively, there are cafés nearby.)Presentations on:• Deaf lives in 18th and 19th century Scotland...• Deaf history in Fife...• and the history of the Fife Deaf Centre... ** also - plenty of time to chat! **

FREE for DHS members, £5 to non-members. Email: llawson@deafhistoryscotland.org.uk; SMS: 07446074714Post: Deaf History Scotland, c/o Ella Leith, Celtic & Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh, 27 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LD

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Healthy Deaf Minds Forthcoming Sessions:

Deafness and AutismWith Dr Helen MillerWeds 28th May: 6.30pm – 8.30pmRussell Suite or Drawing Room, The Scotsman, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1TRHealthy Deaf Minds Scotland invites Dr Helen Miller, a Consultant Psychiatrist from South West London and St George’s NHS Mental Health Trust to discuss autism and Deafness

Everyone (Deaf and hearing) is welcome to attend - BSL/English sign language interpreters and electronic notetakers are provided. There will be a loop in the room.Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.NB – Please note the change of venue in Edinburgh.

Healthy Deaf Minds is able to continue with the generous funding from Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cochlear Implants – the Latest DevelopmentsWeds 24th Sept from 6.30pm – 8.30pmRussell Suite or Drawing Room, The Scotsman, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1TR

Healthy Deaf Minds Scotland invites the Cochlear Implant team to talk about their work and services including developments within the team.

Everyone (Deaf and hearing) is welcome to attend - BSL/English sign language interpreters and electronic notetakers are provided. There will be a loop in the room.Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

Healthy Deaf Minds is able to continue with the generous funding from Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Future Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in ScotlandWeds 26th Nov from 6.30pm – 8.30pmThe Art House, Abode Hotel, 129 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 2SZ

Healthy Deaf Minds Scotland invites Dr Nicoletta Gentli to share her work with the Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in London.

Everyone (Deaf and hearing) is welcome to attend - BSL/English sign language interpreters and electronic notetakers are provided. There will be a loop in the room.Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

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Homecoming Scotland 2014 - a year of brilliant momentsScotland is getting ready to welcome the world and herald this very special year. In 2014 Scotland will not only welcome the world for the 40th Ryder Cup and the XX Commonwealth Games, but we will celebrate all that is great about our country as part of Homecoming Scotland 2014 celebrations.

More information from: www.homecomingscotland.com

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Personal Advocacy Drop-in SessionsTuesdays from 11am – 1pmWith Avril Hepner, BDA Community Advocacy and Development OfficerAvril will offer independent, confidential, one-to-one (peer) advocacy services for Deaf BSL users.Explain what advocacy is and how to use the serviceShe will find information to help you to make your own decisions and choices, put you in touch with other organisations and sources of support and advice. Venue: BDA Scotland, Suite 58, 1st Floor, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LDEmail: cado.sthscot@bda.org.uk; SMS: 07814386298; ooVoo: Avril.Hepner.BDA

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EdSign Lectures

Special Event! Deaf Edinburgh Heritage Trail John Hay, British Deaf History SocietyTues 13th May from 6.30pmMeeting point: Outside Deacon Brodie pub, 435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, Eh1 2NT

Post-School Transitions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in ScotlandMariela Fordyce, University of EdinburghTues 3rd June from 6.30pm – 8pmRoom LG34, Land, Moray House, School of Education, University of Edinburgh

Exploring Mental Well-being in BSL with Deaf PeopleKatherine Rogers, University of ManchesterTues 2nd Sept from 6.30pm – 8pmVenue to be confirmed============================================================================All events are freeBSL/English interpretation available at all events (unless specified differently)Check for updates: www.sites.google.com/site/edsignlecturesFacebook: www.facebook.com/edsignlectures Twitter: www.twitter.com/EdSignLecturesEmail: edsignlectures@gmail.com

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deaf Action: Open Day Friday 9th May: 10am – 2.30pm49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY

Deaf Action is hosting an open day in their head Office in Albany Street on Friday 9th May 2014. There will be presentations in BSL from a wide range of organisations and also information and advice stalls for attendees to gather more information.This Information Day is for BSL users and those presentations not signed will be interpreted by BSL/English interpreters.

Stalls and Presentations from:Money and Benefit Advice: Money Matters service for BSL users throughout Scotland

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SignVideoSignVideo wil explain how their service woks for you

Home Energy Scotland:They provide an independent energy advice service. Simple money saving solutions and also schemes to help with insulation costs. They will have a private room for consultations at this event. BLS interpreters will be provided. Why not bring your electricity bill for them to check for you?

Edinburgh Police: Crime prevention advice for you and your home also what is hate crime and how do you report it?

Scottish BDA:The services they provide for you

Loan Sharks and Trading Standards:What is a Loanshark, how they target their victims and what to do if you are in debt to one. With welfare benefits cuts Loan sharks are very busy and people are getting into more debt.

Presentations and information stalls from Paul McCusker on Breathing Space, Trudi Collier on Life skills. Deaf Action's Learning Centre courses, Agnes Branny fundraising for families with Deaf children.

The Golden Amber Club tea room will also be open.If you would like to know more you can also contact:Kaz Langlands, Money Matters Adviser: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and FridayDirect: Telephone: 0131 652 3209 | Email: kaz.langlands@deafaction.org Mobile-SMS/text: 0779 294 1629 | Facetime: kaz.langlands@deafaction.org Webcam: OOVOO - Kaz Langlands |Skype: kaz.langlands1

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meeting about Personal Independence Payment (PIP)Weds 14th May from 2pm – 4pmCalton Heritage and Learning Centre, 423 London Road, Glasgow G40 1AG

Do you want to find out more about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and how it is different from Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?Inclusion Scotland and the BDA want to meet you to talk about:• How Deaf people will be affected when DLA is replaced by PIP• How PIP assessments work• Salus’ experiences of doing PIP assessments

You will have the chance to ask questions.For more information and to book your place, contact Avril Hepner:Email: cado.sthscot@bda.org.uk -- SMS: 07814386298 -- ooVoo: Avril.Hepner.BDA

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Scottish Council on Visual Impairment (SCOVI) ConferenceTues 24th June at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, at Fifteen Ninety Nine, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RJFor more information and to book your place, visit: http://www.scovi.org.uk/2014/04/scovi-2014-conference-on-24062013-in-glasgow/

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ALL Deaf Cruise: October 25th, 2014 until November 1st, 2014Starts in Puerto Rico, goes to Tortola BVI, St John, Antigua, Aruba, Curacao and then back to Puerto Rico. Featured Deaf Entertainers: John Maucere, Marlee Matlin, Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur.ASL Interpreters provided on board!

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All entertainment included! Any questions, call Passages Deaf Travel at: VP: 757-389-8833 | Voice/VRS: 757-258-9181 Or visit: http://passagesdeaftravel.com/dfc2014/index.htm

BSL (British Sign Language) and Deaf Awareness Classes in ScotlandLD9/A1 Assessor Qualification for Deaf TutorsSummer Special SAVE £100!

Are you Deaf? Do you teach BSL classes? Do you want to become a Qualified A1 (LD9) Assessor?BSL Scotland (Glasgow) is setting up a course for Deaf BSL Tutors to become qualified Assessors of SQA, Signature and IBSL courses, and other awarding body qualifications.The course will be taught once a month for 6 months, on a Sunday. The course will cover:1. Training on how to collect evidence for your LD9 portfolio2. How to Assess SQA, Signature, IBSL etc., courses3. Company/Organisation policies for courses4. How to make Reasonable Adjustments and fair assessing/feedback5. How to keep and maintain records of assessments6. How to ensure Standardisation for your company/organisation

Book before 27th June 2014 and pay just £650, saving you £100! – normal course cost is £750. Course begins August 2014 (subject to numbers).ILA registered centre. Can provide information for additional funding options (no guarantee).For more information, or to apply, please contact: info@bslscotland.com www.bslscotland.com SQA reg: 3013677 Signature reg: 4539

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Deaf Perspective offers a wide range of sign language courses from beginners to Level 6 Interpreting at their center in Glasgow. We are looking to start a new programme of Intensive Summer Courses for Level 1 and level 2.

Intensive Level 1 BSLThis certificated course will be 3 days a week from 10am until 4pm over three weeks commencing on 30th June based at our Glasgow center in Brand Street. We can also offer a deaf awareness certificate as part of this course.

Intensive Level 2 BSLThis certificated course will be 3 days a week from 10am until 4pm over five weeks commencing on 30th June based at our Glasgow center in Brand Street. We can also offer a deaf awareness certificate as part of this course.

If you would like to enrol in any of these courses or would like further information please contact jacqui@deafperspective.co.uk

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BSL and Lipreading Evening Classes at Donaldson’s School

Donaldson’s is pleased to introduce their programme of teaching courses for 2014/15

British Sign Language (BSL) is the first and preferred language of an estimated 70,000 deaf people in the UK. Donaldson's can offer Introduction to BSL, a ten-week beginners course aimed at those who wish to learn the basics of the language; to BSL Level 1 and BSL Level 2 which are longer Signature certified courses for those who wish to develop their communication skills even further.

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The Signature BSL courses are also suitable for deaf people who want to gain a formal qualification in their native language.

Introduction to British Sign LanguageThe Introduction to British Sign Language course has proven to be very popular for anyone who wishes to learn the basics of British Sign Language (BSL) or get a taster session before going on to do the Signature BSL Level 1 course. You do not require to have any previous experience of BSL, so can be open to anyone age 16 or over. It is certified by Donaldson's School and is delivered by a qualified BSL Tutor.

Course Dates for 2014/15Tuesday 26 August to 28 October 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pmThursday 4 September to 30 October 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pmWednesday 11 March to 27 May 2015, 6.30pm-8.30pmCourse Fee: £150 (10 week course)Visit: www.donaldsons.org.uk/training-courses.aspx

British Sign Language Level 1 (Signature)The Signature British Sign Language Level 1 course is ideally designed for students who have completed the Introduction to British Sign Language course or have a basic facility with BSL. The Level 1 Course is fully accredited by Signature and is delivered by a qualified BSL Tutor.

After the course students will be able to communicate with Deaf people and BSL users using simple everyday language over a range of common topics. You do not require to have any previous experience of BSL, so can be open to any adult. Course Dates for 2014/15 Tuesday 18 November 2014 to 16 June 2015, 6.30pm-8.30pmThursday 20 November 2014 to 18 June 2015, 6.30pm-8.30pm Course Fee: £370 (26 week course) - includes all course and examination feesVisit: www.donaldsons.org.uk/training-courses.aspx

British Sign Language Level 2 (Signature) The Signature British Sign Language Level 2 course is a more advanced course that is designed to enable learners to develop an ability to communicate with deaf people using BSL in a range of familiar contexts, participating in longer and more open-ended exchanges than at Level 1.

All students must have successfully completed the Signature BSL Level 1 course prior to registering for this course.

Fully accredited by Signature and delivered by a qualified BSL Tutor. Course Dates for 2014/15Tuesday 12 August 2014 to 16 June 2015, 6.30pm-8.30pmCourse Fee: £720 (40 week course)

Visit: www.donaldsons.org.uk/training-courses.aspx

Lipreading ClassesWhen you suffer from a hearing loss talking to people can be difficult and frustrating. The 10-week Lip-reading for Beginners course is aimed at adults suffering from an acquired hearing loss and will help you to communicate more easily and to regain confidence. The informal and friendly class will help you to learn to see and recognise some speech that you cannot hear.

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We understand the difficulties and frustration many adults suffering from an acquired hearing loss may face when trying to communicate with others. Lip-Reading can help you to communicate more easily and most of all help you to regain your confidence.

The Lip-Reading for Beginners course is for any adult who has never been on a lip-reading course before or would like a refresher course. You will learn to see and recognise some of the speech you cannot hear.

Donaldson's lipreading classes are delivered by a member of the Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA), in an informal and friendly setting within our modern acoustically treated classrooms.

Course Dates for 2014 Thursday 4 September to 30 October 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pmCourse Fee: £50 (10 week course)

Visit: www.donaldsons.org.uk/training-courses.aspx

Bespoke Deaf Awareness Training Although there is a general awareness of the needs of deaf people, many do not take account of it because it is a hidden condition. The 'I've signed up to Donaldson's' Deaf Awareness course has been designed to help organisations and individuals achieve an effective understanding on the range of social, cultural, environmental and technological issues that have an impact on the deaf community.Learners will be taught basic sign language that will allow them to communicate with deaf people. In addition, participants will be made aware of the essential 'dos and don'ts' when communicating with deaf people. Courses can be tailored to meet the requirements of business users.The 'I've signed up to Donaldson's' deaf awareness course will help your organisation to become compliant with the Equalities Act.

Dates for 2014/2015Dates and times may be flexible to meet the needs of your organisation. We may also be able to hold the training courses in your work place.

Campus at Donaldson's, Donaldson's School, Preston Road, Linlithgow EH49 6HZTel: 01506 841900 | Email: info@donaldsons.org.uk | Web: donaldsons.org.uk/training

BSL (British Sign Language) Sessions for Learners in ScotlandBSL Café – GlasgowLearning BSL? Are you looking for a place to meet other learners and get support for assessments? Well this is ideal for you! This session gives you the opportunity between classes to try out your signing or maybe you haven't signed in a while and want to brush up. Please note that there will be no teaching at these sessions but discussion topics may be suggested to get the conversation going. Deaf BSL users willing to assist learner development would be welcomed. This is open to all levels of learners with one rule - NO talking! The next sessions are: 10th May and 7th June: 2pm-4pmVenue: St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinburgh BSL GroupElaine’s Cuppa Cake on South Clerk Street every second Thursday 7pm – 8.20pm. Are you learning BSL or are you a BSL user? We meet every fortnight in a cafe to blether in BSL. Qualified BSL tutor, Mark MacQueen (of ‘Bespoke BSL’) supports the groups and attends every fortnight.Contact Rachel on: 07814198715 or edinburghbslgroup@hotmail.co.uk Facebook: Edinburgh BSL Group.

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign ClubDeafblind Scotland hosts a sign club in its Lenzie base every second Thursday between 6pm and 8pm. You can practice your sign in an informal setting with tea, coffee and treats. For more info email trainingadmin@deafblindscotland.org.uk

Training / Workshops / Courses / Conferences

Deaf Sporting Heritage13th – 18th July 2015Edinburgh

Deaf History International 2015 Conference Deaf History International 2015 Conference will be held in Edinburgh from 13th to 18th July. This conference is co-hosted by British Deaf History Society and Deaf History Scotland. The website, www.dhi2015.com, is now live and is being filled with useful information about the conference so bookmark it now! We will also provide more details here when known.

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Legal Interpreting for Qualified and Trainee Interpreters: Places Limited!

The Academy of British Sign Language, in conjunction with RAD (Royal Association for Deaf People) Deaf Law Centre will be running a Taster course in Legal Interpreting for qualified and trainee interpreters (the course is open to SASLI, ASLI, NRCPD VLP members and those who are BSL Level 4/6). The course will be delivered by Rob Wilks, who is a Deaf BSL user and a qualified solicitor. Attendees will therefore have an opportunity to learn from a solicitor who understands and uses the legal system on a daily basis. PLEASE NOTE: The course will reflect the legal system in Scotland.Rob is accustomed to working with BSL/English Interpreters when delivering legal work in tribunals and court cases. Participants will also have the chance to explore the implications of interpreting for Deaf consumers in legal settings. The training will be supported by Jeff Brattan-Wilson, who is the RAD’s Deaf Law Centre Manager. Jeff is one of the first people to become a qualified BSL/English Translator and is able to offer a unique perspective on various scenarios in courts and tribunals. Participants will have the opportunity to understand the differences in interpreting for tribunals such as Employment, Benefits, and Court (Court of Session, Sheriff Court). This training will also examine the challenges that interpreting frozen text will bring and some practical solutions. The training will take place in Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6LD (opposite Glasgow Central Station) on Saturday 31st May from 10am – 3pm. The course costs £100, inclusive of all materials, tea coffee; a light sandwich lunch will be provided. Certificates will be provided as evidence of Continuing Professional Development.Please note: places are limited – book now to avoid disappointment.For further information and to book your place, please email info@academyofbsl.co.uk

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Let’s Make a Better Future for BSL Teaching: National Conference for BSL TeachersSaturday May 17th, 10am – 5.30pm: Manchester Deaf Centre, Crawford House, Booth Street, Manchester M13 9GH

For more information, email: admin@signworldlearn.com Signworld and Manchester Deaf Centre would like to announce a national conference aimed at all BSL teachers. It will be hosted at Manchester Deaf Centre on Saturday May 17th.

BSL teachers are faced with many challenges in the 21st century: How do I keep up-to-date with improved methods of BSL teaching? How can new technology help me improve my teaching and get better results? How can I make my teaching more business-like and get a fair income? How can I benefit from sharing my experiences and ideas with other BSL teachers?

This conference will tackle all of those issues. It will give BSL teachers new ideas to improve the way they teach, help them get better results and make a better income.

Led by Linda Day and Tessa Padden, the directors of Signworld, the conference will also feature presentations and workshops by other experts in BSL teaching, training and education. A full programme will be published shortly.The cost of attending the conference is £55, including lunch.

Signworld is now accepting bookings for the conference. To book, or for more details contact: admin@signworldlearn.com | www.signworldlearn.com

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Managing PeopleYour opportunity to take part in the acclaimed, ILM-endorsed, Managing People course, covering the main aspects of people management

”A brilliant course, have really enjoyed it, it has definitely given me the confidence to know we are on the right track””I have found out loads about me as a manager, and how to adapt my ways to perform better in future”

A Five Day CourseThursday 8th May 2014Friday 9th May 2014Wednesday 21st May 2014Thursday 22nd May 2014Wednesday 4th June 2014(all days 9:00am – 4:30pm)

The Albany Learning and Conference Centre: 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DS

Booking PlacesTo book a place email training@gcvs.org.uk, stating your name, organisation and any access needs.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LEADING EDGE 2013-15A Leadership Qualification for a Unique ChallengeExclusively for Chief Executives in the Third SectorDevelop your abilities and confidence in your leadershipEnhance your entrepreneurial skills to achieve sustainable approaches to growthDevelop practical skills to promote, market and grow your organisationCollaboratively explore your leadership challenges with fellow chief executives

12 Days | Central Belt | Starting Sept 2014Delivered by Social Enterprise Academy: Learning to change the worldVisit: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?

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British Academy of Audiology Annual ConferenceToday’s Vision: Tomorrow’s Reality20th & 21st Nov 2014Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

The British Academy of Audiology is thrilled to be presenting their 11th annual conference. The theme of this year’s conference is 'Today's Vision: Tomorrow's Reality' and aims to equip audiology professionals with the skills and knowledge to translate tomorrow’s visions for audiology into gold standard clinical practice.Drawing on the expertise of inspirational presenters from the UK and further afield, the conference will provide delegates with tangible, evidenced-based information which they can learn from, share with colleagues and apply to their clinical practice straight away. This year’s scientific programme offers a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading researchers and clinical experts across a huge range of subjects including music, dementia, noise induced hearing loss and aural rehabilitation for adults and paediatrics.

In addition this year's conference will provide:• A clinical skills workshop to develop practical hands-on clinical skills - brushing up for the rusty or

something new for those wishing to acquire additional skills• Specific hearing, tinnitus, vestibular and paediatric learning tracks• A dedicated learning track for screeners and Audiology Technical Officers• A dedicated learning track for students• A professional affairs track which will highlight issues related to education and the MSC• Specific sessions looking at management issues within the audiology profession• A manufacturers' track which will include demonstrations of the latest equipment and instruction

on new techniquesThis year's Bamford lecture titled ‘Today’s patient, tomorrow’s prime minister: Audiologists intentionally influencing children’s language and cognitive development’ will be given by Dr Derek Stiles, assistant Professor of Audiology at Rush University, Chicago. In this session Dr Derek Stiles will describe the relationship between language and thought, look at the importance of clarity and consistency in children's language input and implement Audiological practices that promote improved language and cognitive outcomes in children.

In 2013, 44 exhibitors took part in the exhibition and it is expected that this year's will be bigger and better as we invite all manufacturers, suppliers and service providers within the audiology field to attend the conference.

Free paper and poster presentations form an integral part of the conference and are a fantastic way for those working within the audiology field to share best practice, research and network with colleagues. The BAA is calling for abstracts in the following categories: Tinnitus, Adult Amplification & Aural Rehabilitation, Paediatric Audiology, Implantable Devices, Philanthropy in Audiology, Auditory Processing Disorders, Medical Audiology, Vestibular Schwannoma and Other Topics. Successful submissions will have their research displayed at conference or may be asked to present orally to audiologists from the UK and beyond. Submission deadline for abstracts is 21st July 2014. Every year at the BAA annual conference, we take the time to acknowledge those individuals and teams who have excelled, or shown exceptional commitment to the Audiology profession over the past year. We would like to encourage everyone to nominate someone they know who deserves recognition for their achievements. There are five award categories with three open for nominations; Audiologist of the Year in memory of Peggy Chalmers, Team of the Year and the Lisa Bayliss award which is awarded to 3rd year BSc PTP students. Please note that only people who are members of the BAA can be nominated for an award.

This year’s Gala Dinner will be revisiting another age of austerity with a 1940s blitz theme. We

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encourage fancy dress and look forward to welcoming fighter pilots, land girls and code breakers to enjoy an evening of swing music and we promise plenty of rations to go around! Keep in mind that this year there will be a prize for the best fancy dress outfit! One ticket is included with a two day conference ticket with extras being available at time of booking.

Full programme information, registration, abstract submission and award nominations are now available at www.eventsforce.net/baaconference2014

The British Academy of Audiology is the largest association of professionals in hearing and balance in the UK. Our membership extends internationally and provides services in both the public and private sector.

If you have any questions, please contact the BAA events team at events@baaudiology.org or phone 01506 292042

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Developing Your OrganisationA Five Day Course with CoachingThis special, five day course from ACOSVO and Animate uses a variety of learning tools, processes and organisational change theories in a series of modules and coaching sessions. Over the duration of the learning programme, you will actually work upon an organisational development initiative that is tailored to your own organisation’s needs.

By learning together with other organisation's on the programme you will broaden your applied working knowledge about how change happens, as well as creating a network of peers who are sharing the challenge. The programme is delivered over 5 days.

We start with a two-day module, followed by individual coaching sessions, then another two-day module, more coaching and a final learning and review day. To get the best from this programme we encourage organisations to send two participants at Chief Officer and Senior Manager or Chief Officer and Trustee level who can work together in developing and implementing the planned organisational change that comes out of this learning.

Visit: http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=0308500b438ec17f99504f2fe&id=99c0d56477&e=8dedcf88e1 to find out more.

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Artlink: Gallery events for visitors with a hearing impairmentArtlink is an Edinburgh based arts and disability organisation established in 1984. They believe participation in the arts has an important role to play in realizing personal and social change and to increase opportunities to take part in the arts for those who experience disadvantage or disability in the East of Scotland.Let Loose is a series of artist-led workshops set up by Artlink exploring text in art and cover a range of artforms from collage to performance, all gently introduced. In each workshop, an artist will talk about their own work before leading a fun, practical activity. Workshops are free and refreshments will be provided and a loop system will be available and an electronic notetaker will support all sessions.

Games and ChoreographyWeds May 14th Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL from 10.30am – 2pmLed by Anthony Schrag and choreographers Lucy Boyes and Robbie Synge. The workshop will begin with word games, developing into playful movement and choreography.

Group Reflection and PlanningWeds June 25th Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL from 10.30am – 2pmGroup review of experiences across the workshop series and discuss plans for a longer term project.Book your place: www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

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Subtitle and Caption ClubSubtitles in films and captions in theatres have been a great boon to many who enjoy getting the most out of both types of entertainment. This new club offers a chance to meet others using subtitles and captions. Register for a year’s worth of monthly trips to either a film with guaranteed subtitles, or a theatre performance with captions. Times chosen will reflect the preferences of those who register, either daytime or evening and dates will vary as to when the events are programmed. Events coming up include the Lion King and Long Day’s Journey into Night at the Lyceum Theatre. To join, or for more information contact Beryl Homan Beryl.Homan@whec.edin.sch.uk or 0131 621 8316 for more details. Admin fee £5.

Job Vacancies and Other OpportunitiesPhD StudentshipOnline Development and Assessment of Deaf Learners’ English LiteracyUniversity of Central Lancashire -International Institute for SignLanguages and Deaf Studies

School of Language, Literature and International StudiesInternational Institute for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies (ISLANDS)Reference Number: RS/14/02

Applications are invited for a full time PhD (via MPhil). The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years full-time for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to both Home, EU and International applicants. The bursary will cover the cost of tuition fees at the Home/EU rate plus a maintenance grant of £3000 per year. International Applicants may apply but will be required to fund the difference between Home/EU and International Fees. The successful applicant will commence on 1 October 2014.

Project Title – Online development and assessment of deaf learners’ English literacy

Project DescriptionThe iSLanDS Institute is pleased to invite applicants for a full-time PhD studentship focusing on the assessment of deaf learners’ literacy and the development of a virtual learning environment for the acquisition of written English by deaf Indians.

English language literacy for deaf communities is a strategic growth area for the iSLanDS Institute. There is an emerging recognition of the valuable role of sign bilingualism, and pedagogy relying on the medium of signed languages, in the development of deaf people’s English literacy. The Institute has considerable experience in creating online resources for language teaching, including a pilot project in which we established an English Learning Platform for deaf students. The studentship holder will make a substantial contribution to both the applied work and to the theoretical base surrounding the development of deaf literacy, by empirically determining how to perform more accurate assessments of deaf learners’ English language levels.

In summary, the studentship holder will play a key role in our work on deaf literacy by concentrating on the following:

1. research on content design for a virtual learning environment aimed at teaching English to deaf sign language users in India and at least one other country;

2. analysis of the English language output from these learners against the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Applications are invited from candidates with a postgraduate degree at MA level. We will prioritise sign language users, but given the limited pool of people who are proficient in a sign language, we will also consider non-signers who are willing to learn sign language during their time at UCLan.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Ulrike Zeshan email: uzeshan@uclan.ac.uk

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Research Student Registry. Tel: 01772 895082 or email: researchadmissions@uclan.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23rd May 2014 Provisional Interview Date: 20th June 2014-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deaf Care ManagerDeaf Connections, GlasgowSalary: £26,750 – £29,725Deaf Connections is looking for someone to lead their Deaf Care team of 14 staff.You will have experience of working with Deaf people, managing staff, knowledge and experience of working in Social Care.You will be organised and a skilled communicator who will be able to represent and promote the service.You will have:BSL Level 2 or be working towards thisNVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent.

Applicants should complete the form on the Deaf Connections website: www.deafconnections.co.uk Closing Date: 9th May.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hate Crime OfficerSalary: £21,500 pro-rata21hrs per week Part-TimeLocation: GlasgowContract up to 31st March 2015

The British Deaf Association’s vision: Deaf people fully participating and contributing as equal and valued citizens.

Funded by Scottish Government Equality Unit, BDA Scotland seeks to recruit a Hate Crime Officer to work covering all over Scotland.

The post will involve:

• Developing resources in BSL which address Hate Crime • Providing information sessions to local Deaf people• Empowering the Deaf community, increasing their knowledge and applying resolutions• Working with local disability/equality organisations, assisting them in understanding and

empowering the local Deaf community and how their services could be Deaf-Friendly• Researching and producing a report identifying current gaps within the policing and justice

system for Deaf people in Scotland

For further information and application form, please contact: Vicki Rea on bda@bda.org.uk and telephone number: 02076974140

Closing Date: Noon on Wednesday 14th May; Interviews expected: 21st/22nd May (TBC)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Trainee Guide/communicatorsRequired in the Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Lothian and Borders areas to support deafblind adults to live independent lives and maintain links within their communities.A knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) is an advantage. We also have an urgent requirement for guide/communicators in the Lothian and Borders area where knowledge of BSL is not currently necessary. We currently require trainee guide/communicators in the Dundee and Tayside area to work with service users whose first languages are Urdu and Punjabi. Fluency in both of these languages would be an advantage. Flexible hours to suit, full training provided. Starting rate: £7.46 per hourFor an informal discussion please contact Suzanne Abbate by email Services@deafblindscotland.org.uk. For an application pack please contact Lesley Winning, Deafblind

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Scotland, 21 Alexandra Avenue, Lenzie G66 5BG. Telephone 0141 777 5852, email HR@deafblindscotland.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Extend SchemeThe BBC is now accepting applications for the 2014 BBC Extend Scheme.Click on the job links below to apply. The applications close at midnight on 12th May 2014.

Extend is a BBC-wide placement scheme which offers appropriately experienced and/or qualified disabled people a great opportunity to gain six months paid work within the BBC. We have many challenging and imaginative placements across the country, in both programming and support areas.

Over the last 16 years, Extend has recruited 574 disabled people. Although there is no guarantee of a full-time job at the end of the 6 month placement, last year over 70% of the Extendees gained further work at the BBC.

Please read our Extend FAQs http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/extend-faqs to check your eligibility to apply for this scheme.

Extend has been recognised by Personnel Today, winning the award for Diversity in the Workplace.

What will Extendees get from the BBC?• A salary of £19,000 per annum (pro rata). London placements will also receive London weighting.

Please note: the World News and Global Comissioning roles will have slightly lower salaries than the other London roles

• Practical skills and knowledge from working alongside experienced people across the BBC• Direct support from BBC managers/supervisors and a personal mentor/buddy from the Extend

Scheme• A work plan with set objectives with periodic reviews• An understanding of broadcasting from the world's most respected broadcaster

What will Extendees need to bring to the BBC?• Relevant experience, subject to the placement description and criteria• An ability to work co-operatively within a team• Enthusiasm and creativity• Confident and effective communication skills, regardless of disability• A keen interest in BBC output including TV, Radio and Online

What's on offer?Placements will start on 13th October 2014 and will last for six months.Take a look at the placements available in various locations across the UK:

Salford:Assistant Media Scheduler, Media Planning http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/assistant-media/7859 Broadcast Assistant/Researcher, Breakfast, BBC Newshttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/broadcast-assistant/7877

Researcher, BBC Learninghttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/researcher-learning/7879

London:Talent Co-ordinator, BBC Comedyhttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/researcher-learning/7880

Presentation Planning Assistant, BBC World Newshttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/presentation-planning/7882

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http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/team-assistant/7883

Interactive Team Assistant, BBC Future Mediahttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/interactive-team/7887

Content Assistant, Global Commissioninghttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/content-assistant/7888

Belfast:Broadcast Journalist Online, BBC Sporthttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/broadcast-journalist/7878

Birmingham:Production Management Assistant, R&M Productionhttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/production-management/7885

Cardiff:Diversity Co-ordinator, Diversityhttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/diversity-coordinator/7886

You can also apply for this role in Welsh - Cydlynydd Amrywiaeth,Cynyrchiadau BBC Cymru Waleshttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Cydlynydd-Amrywiaeth-Cynyrchiadau/7910

Bristol:Junior Researcher, Factualhttp://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/junior-researcher/7889

You can apply for a maximum of two placements from all the positions on offer. You will need to complete an online application in BBC Careers Hub for each placement you apply for. Your Careers Hub profile from your first application will be saved. If you need a paper form to be sent to you, please get in touch using the contact details below.

Find out what inspired previous Extendees http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/case-studies-extend to apply for a placement, what they found interesting and how taking part has affected them.

You can get information on Access to Work http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/atw-extend which provides advice and practical support to disabled people for the workplace.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments wherever necessary. We regularly audit our systems and buildings to ensure accessibility for all staff and visitors with disabilities. We have our own BBC Disability Access Service that provides assessments and support for disabled people throughout the recruitment process and during their employment with us.

We hope you find our application advice http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/applications and interview tips http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/interviews useful.

If you wish to join the 2015-16 Extend distribution list please email us at extendplacementscheme@bbc.co.uk

You can also follow @BBCTrainees on Twitter for the latest news and updates http://twitter.com/bbctrainees

If you have any questions, please get in touch:Phone: 0370 333 1330 | Textphone: 02890 328478 | Email: recruitment@bbc.co.uk Post: Recruitment BBC HR Direct, PO Box 1133, Belfast, BT1 9GP

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Video with subtitles: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p017krrf

Volunteer RolesDeafblind Scotland is now recruiting for the following roles:

• Community and Events Fundraising Volunteer• Corporate/Administrative Volunteer• Volunteer Coordinator.

For information on the roles please contact Lesley Winning on 0141 77 5852 or email PA@deafblindscotland.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Find out more and apply online to be part of Glasgow’s Commonwealth history by becoming a host city volunteer: http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/communities/host-city-volunteering/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seeking Forum MembersThe Scottish Accessible Information Forum (SAIF) is looking for forum members. SAIF raises understanding of the importance of accessible information and provides a range of guidance, advice and practical support to information providers across Scotland.SAIF is seeking new people to join its advisory forum.For further information and an application pack please contact Mairi Whannel on 0141 559 5021 or email saifscotland@scvo.org.uk.

Accessible Theatre: Interpreted---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Full listings on our website: http://www.scod.org.uk/calendar/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aberdeen | SignedDial M for Murder, Thurs 29th May at 7.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Kidnapped, Thurs 5th June at 7.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

West Side Story, Thurs 26th June at 7.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dundee | SignedWoman in Mind, Fri 6th June at 7.30pmDundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PB

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Box Office Tel: 01382 223530, Textphone 01382 342 611 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Or email your enquiry to info@dundeereptheatre.co.uk (enquiries only).------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinburgh | Signed

Uncle Varick, Sat 10th May at 2.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003BSL interpreters Paul Belmonte and Mark Sherwin

Happy Days: a New Musical, Sat 17th May at 2.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003 BSL interpreters Shaurna Dickson and Rosie Addis

Pressure, Weds 21st May at 7.45pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848 | www.lyceum.org.ukBSL Interpreters Louise Holden and Rosie Addis

Rock of Ages, Thurs 22nd May at 7.30pmEdinburgh Playhouse, 18-21 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AAEnquiries (v): 0131 524 3301; Text relay: 18001 (0131) 524 3301Email edinburghgroupsales@theambassadors.com | www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk

Avenue Q the Musical, Sat 14th June at 2.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003BSL interpreters Gill Wood and Mark Sherwin------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Glasgow | Signed

The Libertine, Thurs 15th May at 7.30pm | Interpreters: Catherine King & Yvonne StrainCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: info@citz.co.uk

Wicked, Weds 21st May at 7.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. Tickets from theatre Box Office on Bath Street (open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or tel (v0844 871 7648 Option 4; text relay calls 18001 0844 871 7677 or email specialistsales@theambassadors.com; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)

One Man, Two Guvnors, Fri 4th July at 7,30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. Tickets from theatre Box Office on Bath Street (open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or tel v 0844 871 7648 Option 4; text relay calls 18001 0844 871 7677 or email specialistsales@theambassadors.com; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)

Singin’ in the Rain, Mon 18th Aug at 7.30pm AND Weds 20th Aug at 2.30pmTheatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QAWeb: www.atgtickets.com; Box Office: Tel/Text 0844 871 7647; for access bookings: 0871 297 5477 Fax: 0141 240 1301 Email: specialistsales@theambassadors.com

Peter Pan, Tues 16th Dec at 1pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. Tickets from theatre Box Office on Bath Street (open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or tel (v0844 871 7648 Option 4; text relay calls 18001 0844 871 7677 or email specialistsales@theambassadors.com; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)

Shrek the Musical, Sun 10th May 2015 at 5.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. Tickets from theatre Box Office on Bath Street

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(open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or tel (v0844 871 7648 Option 4; text relay calls 18001 0844 871 7677 or email specialistsales@theambassadors.com; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inverness | Signed

The Mousetrap, Fri 27th June at 8pmEden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SABox Office Tel: 01463 234234 | Box office open from 10am-10pm, Monday - SundayEmail: boxoffice@eden-court.co.uk

Accessible Theatre: Captioned

The Federation of Scottish Theatre www.scottishtheatres.com/ oversees captioning in Scotland’s theatres. Contact your local theatre and ask to be added to their mailing list. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When booking tickets, ask for seats suitable for viewing the captions!

Aberdeen | CaptionedHappy Days: a New Musical, Sat 10th May at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Tonight’s the Night, Sat 24th May at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Dial M for Murder, Sat 31st May at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

West Side Story, Sat 28th June at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Top Hat, Sat 4th Oct at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

One Man, Two Guvnors, Sat 18th Oct at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dundee | CaptionedWoman in Mind, Sat 7th June at 2.30pmDundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PBBox Office Tel: 01382 223530, Textphone 01382 342 611 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Or email your enquiry to info@dundeereptheatre.co.uk (enquiries only).------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinburgh | CaptionedUncle Varick, Fri 9th May at 7.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQTel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003www.edtheatres.com Tickets: £16.50 - £25

Happy Days: A New Musical, Thurs 15th May at 7.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQTel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003

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www.edtheatres.com

Pressure, Sat 24th May at 2.30pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk

Avenue Q the Musical, Thurs 12th June at 7.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQTel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003www.edtheatres.com

20th Century Boy, Thurs 25th Sept at 7.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQTel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003www.edtheatres.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When booking tickets, ask for seats suitable for viewing the captions!

Glasgow | CaptionedThe Libertine, Thurs 22nd May at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: info@citz.co.uk

Wicked, Thurs 22nd May at 7.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. Tickets from theatre Box Office on Bath Street (open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or tel (v0844 871 7648 Option 4; text relay calls 18001 0844 871 7677 or email specialistsales@theambassadors.com; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)

Singin’ in the Rain, Thurs 21st Aug at 7.30pmTheatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QAWeb: www.atgtickets.com; Box Office: Tel/Text 0844 871 7647; for access bookings: 0871 297 5477 Fax: 0141 240 1301 Email: specialistsales@theambassadors.com

Dirty Dancing, Thurs 11th Sept at 7.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. Tickets from theatre Box Office on Bath Street (open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or tel (v0844 871 7648 Option 4; text relay calls 18001 0844 871 7677 or email specialistsales@theambassadors.com; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)

Top Hat, Weds 10th Dec at 7.30pmTheatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QAWeb: www.atgtickets.com; Box Office: Tel/Text 0844 871 7647; for access bookings: 0871 297 5477 Fax: 0141 240 1301 Email: specialistsales@theambassadors.com

Peter Pan, Thurs 18th Dec at 1pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. Tickets from theatre Box Office on Bath Street (open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or tel (v0844 871 7648 Option 4; text relay calls 18001 0844 871 7677 or email specialistsales@theambassadors.com; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Captioned Films at the CinemaMore listings on our website: http://www.scod.org.uk/calendar/ Updated daily!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinburgh: Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZNoah, Mon 12th May at 8.15pmThe Two Faces of January, Sun 25th May at 3.45pmThe Double, Sat 14th June at 3.40pm------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Glasgow: Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RBFrank, Sun 11th May at 2.50pm, Tues 13th May at 6pm, Thurs 15th May at 4.20pm and Mon 19th May at 8.50pmThe Two Faces of January, Fri 16th May at 4.20pm, Mon 19th May at 6.30pm, Sat 24th May at 2.10pm and Tues 27th May at 8.40pm------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Inverness: Eden Court cinema, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SAGodzilla, Mon 19th May at 6pmCopy Deadline for the Next IssueAs always, the deadline is the end of this month. Please forward your contributions for the next bulletin to: bulletin@scod.org.uk.

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