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

CONNECT & THRIVE – CONNECT AND COMMUNICATE

Dear Colleagues,

I have to say I’m not very happy sitting in front of the heater, writing this note for the bulletin. I hope the wet summer changes very quickly.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the Cross Party Group on Deafness, the BSL (Scotland) Bill, stage 3 debate, and/or the National Council meeting. The next two months get busier as we move away from the summer holiday period into the autumn and dare I say it – winter.

We are missing Anthony, although he is doing some voluntary work for us and we face losing Mo Ibrahim this month. He’s going to go on to further study having sorted out our information technology infrastructure. The legacy for SCoD from the work of both will remain for a long time.

We have made significant progress with our “fit for purpose” goals in many areas: finance, H.R. H&S and quality/evaluation. The new Board is settling in and preparing for a round of recruitment for new Board Members. The emphasis on internal matters will remain however will be more in the background. We are moving on our simple strategy of membership recruitment and new lines of sustainable income.

May I congratulate the planning group for the International Deaf History Conference recently held in Edinburgh. Let’s hope we can build on events like this. The theme was sport. Well done for a successful experience, I certainly learned a lot.

Connect and Thrive Activity

BSL (Scotland) BillThe Stage 3 debate is currently scheduled for 8th September. Please note this date is subject to confirmation in late August and arrangements may change. We will be beginning some work in anticipation of a successful outcome and are tentatively planning an informal evening to ensure the efforts of all those involved are recognised. We must pause at this stage and recognise the considerable effort to get to this stage. Whichever way the debate goes, we have achieved far better recognition and understanding of BSL and the social barriers facing Deaf BSL Users anyway……………. Let’s keep our fingers & toes crossed and we will confirm debate arrangements in due course.

Deaf Sector PartnershipMandy and Neil Bird from Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) have been working hard to produce a good quality monitoring and evaluation framework for the Partners projects and the Partnership overall. We hope to tell you more at the National Council meeting and we will be producing more information materials over the next six weeks or so.The Partners are ready to review the first quarter’s activity and confirm arrangements for the next three months.

Cross Party Group on DeafnessIt seemed sensible to hold the next meeting on 8th September (instead of 9th Sept), in the hope that it would dovetail with other matters. The meeting is at 13.00 in the Scottish Parliament. We

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are working to try and attract more regular attendance from more MSP’s. Unfortunately the last two meetings were not quorate. The members of this group have all been informed of the change. The minutes of the last two meetings will be posted once they have been agreed by a quorate group.

National Council MeetingWe are in the process of renewing memberships. Maurice has also been successful in getting letters out to target groups including public bodies, legal firms and deaf services, with some limited success. Many public bodies are unable to take memberships and we plan to hold them on a key stakeholder list to ensure they are included in our communications. Some of you are moving from full membership to Associate “Organisation” Membership. Some people are also supporting us by taking out “Individual” Associate Membership. We are keen to see growth in all areas of membership. Some of you still have to sign up! In the spirit of collaborative working we will work to the traditional list until the next AGM. After that we will need to communicate and work with members and the membership rules to be “fit for purpose”.Please consider your position ahead of any recruitment to SCoD Board.We have already sent notice of the next meeting on 25th August and asked for a bit more time from you. This meeting will look at two areas for the future: firstly a snappy manifesto for the Scottish elections scheduled for 2016 and secondly following up the policy group priority for research.  Separate notice will come with a draft programme.

Social MediaI hope people are continuing to see improvements in the communications, website and use of social media, including more information in BSL. Comments welcome!

FutureWe are starting work on the next conference “Connect & Communicate” – 10th March 2016 in the Royal Concert Hall. We are also considering an Awards & Recognition Event and some other ideas.

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ConsultationsConsultation on the Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People Strategy

The Scottish Government seeks views on a range of actions in relation to the Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People Strategy in Scotland

This consultation is on the first Scottish Strategy focused on pregnancy and parenthood amongst young people. It aims to increase the choices and opportunities available to young people which will support their wellbeing and prosperity across the life course. The Strategy addresses the fundamental causes of pregnancy in young people and its consequences, with actions focused on how we can impact on the wider environmental and social influences and individual experiences which effect inequalities. Reducing levels of pregnancy in young people helps to reduce the likelihood of poverty and a recurring cycle from one generation to the next.

The aim of consultation is to ensure young people and professionals who work with or are responsible for making decisions that affect young people are aware of the draft strategy, what this involves for them and have an opportunity to influence the draft Strategy.

Closing date for responses is the 29th September 2015. For more information, go to http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2015/07/3144

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If you would like to contribute to the SCoD response, please email your comments to Mandy at mandy@scod.org.uk before Tuesday 1st September 2015.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Creating a Fairer Scotland: Employability Support: A Discussion Paper

From 1 April 2017, Scotland will have the power to design and deliver its own employability services for disabled people and those at risk of long-term unemployment. This paper seeks the views of those with an interest in employability services in Scotland, and everyone who has an interest in building our Fairer Scotland.

Closing date for responses is the 9th October 2015. For more information go to http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2015/07/9128

If you would like to contribute to the SCoD response, please email your comments to Mandy at mandy@scod.org.uk before Tuesday 1st September 2015.

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News:GeneralSCoD are supporting Barnardo’s to identify examples of effective practice in partnership working that reduces inequalities for children and young people, in relation to the application of GIRFEC practices. Can you help us?

SCoD are keen to collect examples in relation to children and parents who are Deaf, Deafened, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing and how GIRFEC has supported improved partnership working that has benefited the children, young people and their families, reducing the inequality or potential inequality previously experienced.

Can you help? We are seeking short case studies which demonstrate good practice in effective partnership to reduce inequalities for children, young people and families.

Under this general objective, we are particularly interested in the following themes:

1. Cross-sector partnership working where there is a genuine third sector involvement.

2. Tackling inequalities for children and young people which has an emphasis on prevention and is carried out in partnership (this could be a cross-sector partnership or collaboration between nationals and local community organisations).

3. Sharing resources between agencies to create better outcomes for children.

Please note: SCoD can support your contribution but cannot make any guarantees regarding selection.

Submission of abstractBarnardo’s (and SCoD) would like you to submit an abstract of around 500 words which addresses one or more the key themes above.

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If you could submit these to Rosie Rutherford: rosie@scod.org.uk by 12.00pm on Wednesday 12 August 2015 this will give us time to contact you to discuss prior to submission to Stephen McLaughlin at Improvement Services by Friday 14 August 2015.

General information on ‘The National Third Sector GIRFEC Project’:

Barnardos have been hosting, ‘The National Third Sector GIRFEC Project.’ It aims to reduce inequalities for children, young people and families by creating, nurturing and enabling partnerships within and between the third and statutory sectors to ensure best use of resources. They do this by supporting Community Planning Partners including Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) to develop and strengthen the role of the third sector in the planning, development and delivery of children’s services across Scotland. One of the key elements of the project is to ensure that the knowledge, skills and networks of the third sector are consistently embedded and widely shared.

The project team is currently putting together a collection of effective practice to promote the positive impact partnership can make on outcomes for children, families and communities. These examples will be collated into a document and distributed widely to Community Planning Partners and other relevant stakeholders including politicians.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Digital Training and Support Framework

The Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Digital Training and Support Framework has been published and is available to view on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED).  This framework covers both assisted digital and digital inclusion activity and might be of interest to you.  Please see this blog post for further information and background.

An event for potential suppliers is being held in London. However, we are working with Government Digital Service to run a second event in Edinburgh. 

In order to take the planning forward we need to ascertain the levels of interest.  We are aiming to hold the event towards the end of August / beginning of September. 

If you would be interested in coming along to find out more information about the framework, could you please let us know by close of play Tuesday of next week (4th August). If there is enough interest we will then plan an event.

Email: digital@scvo.org.uk

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deaf Action’s Employability Service secures 4 year’s Big Lottery funding

According to research undertaken in 2013, deaf people are much more likely to be unemployed than hearing people (three times more likely in the SCoD sample) and if employed, according to a 2011 study by Action on Hearing Loss, are more likely to be in low-skilled jobs. This can be a result of communication barriers, poor initial education and lack of opportunities for accessible post-school education and training as well as employer reluctance and perceived lack of suitable opportunities.

Deaf Action’s own research suggests that there are large numbers of deaf individuals who feel ‘left behind’ and not able to participate in employability services due to preconceived concepts such as stereotyping, discriminative practices and attitudes

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they feel are held by mainstream service providers. The respondents to the consultation suggested that such services just do not meet the needs of deaf people, with the lack of awareness and communication being prominent and common.

The Deaf Action Employability Service, which has just secured 4 year’s funding from the Big Lottery, is designed to tackle these issues and enable economically inactive, deaf BSL users, deafened, hard of hearing, and deafblind people aged 25 and over to gain confidence, skills, knowledge and experience to move closer to the job market and achieve employment. Around 240 people in Tayside, Fife and Lothian will benefit over the 4 years.A staged beneficiary journey has been created which will involve:

engagement, vocational profiling and personal action planning;

linking with a deaf peer mentor to support confidence building, identifying

access needs and provision of support;

group workshops on working with interpreters, interview techniques,

confidence-building, hearing awareness, Access to Work;

regular drop ins for CV skills and job search support;

mock interviews delivered in partnership with employers;

skills matching, linking with employers, support with job set-up, induction and

regular on-the-job support.

Additional support relating to financial matters will be available where required through the organisation’s existing partnership with Money Matters. Three new full time Employability Advisors and an Employability Administrator will deliver the project, with support from voluntary peer mentors.

Aidan McCrory, Deaf Action’s Chief Executive said “I’m delighted that we have been successful in our bid to secure funding to provide employability support to unemployed deaf adults in Tayside, Fife and Lothian. We know that many deaf people are keen to find work but struggle to engage effectively with mainstream training providers because the support offered generally lacks an awareness of their specific needs. Deaf Action’s Employability Service has been designed with these needs in mind and will be delivered by deaf professionals who themselves have overcome the real and perceived barriers that exist for deaf people when seeking employment. I look forward to working in partnership with the Big Lottery and with the many other organisations we consulted during the development of this initiative to ensure that unemployed deaf adults are given the specialist support they need to progress into work.”

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Field of Dreams Fundraising – Update June 2015

We have had a busy year so far with a lot of effort going into fundraising for the new building on our “Field of Dreams” site. Some examples of the wonderful individual support we have received are:Louise Harkiss and Michael Ratcliffe ran the Edinburgh Marathon in May, while Kirsty Burt, from Edinburgh ran the Half Marathon. They raised over £2,500 between them for “Field of Dreams”. The Three Amigos, who have just returned home, motorcycled 24,000 miles from Southern Argentina to Coldfoot, Alaska, raising over £6,000 for “Field of Dreams”Prime Build Solutions staff from Airdrie and Santander staff from Glasgow took part in the Finnieston Crane abseil on May 31st. Altogether £2, 600 was raised for “Field of

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Dreams”.Events We raised £6,500 from our annual Dinner Dance, and £1,750 from two Ceilidhs Legacies and Trusts We received a further payment of £90,000 from Mr Neasham’s estate The Endrick Trust, WA Cargill, J&JR Wilson, Lenzie Benevolent Society, R S Brownless, and Commonweal Fund gave £10,000 towards equipment for the new Learning and Development Centre. We are through to stage three of the Henry Smith Charity assessment process and we await a decision from the Garfield Weston Foundation. We are currently preparing applications for five further large trusts. As at 30th April we have in the “Field of Dreams” fund, raised, or pledged: £1,113,327.In May we undertook a cost engineering exercise and the building budget was increased from £1,300,000 to a more realistic £1,481,000. Therefore funding still required is: £368,000.Progress with the Building Plans for building the new “Field of Dreams” building are now in full swing. The tender document will go out to tender next week, plans are in place to interview contractors in August, to select a contractor in September, and to award the contract later the same month. This makes completing the building in 2016 a much more realistic prospect.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The British Deaf Association (BDA) turned 125 years on 24 July 2015!

125 celebrations – PROGRAMME IS OUT NOW!The programme is out on the new website and it is all very exciting!http://www.bda.org.uk/125-celebrations

Introducing BDA’s new website!

BDA have launched their new website! Check it out at: www.bda.org.uk

On top of all of our 125 Community Celebrations across the UK, BDA will be launching major new campaigns, new fundraising initiatives and a major publicity campaign for BSL – so watch this space and check the website and BDN for all the news. It will continue to be populated with new information and photos and videos – but BDA is off to a great start. 

BDA was on the NEWS!

BDA celebrates its 125th birthday on London Live! Check out what BDA’s Wheels Up spokesperson, Lisanne Holly had to say about BDA's Guinness World Record Attempt at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park!

She also talked about BDA's Wheels Up for British Sign Language campaign! #bd125. Watch it here.

Some of the BDA staff filmed a BDA message in BSL. To watch it, click here.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------James Lind Alliance – Priority Setting Partnership

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Thank you to those of you who submitted unanswered questions about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mild to moderate hearing loss in first part of the James Lind Alliance – Priority Setting Partnership for mild-moderate hearing loss.  Over 1200 questions were gathered from a wide range of individuals including people with hearing loss, their friends and family, and clinicians.

Survey Two has now launched and we need your help in deciding which of these unanswered questions are the most important for research.

You can take part by visiting: http://hearinglink.org/jla-psp/survey.

Even if you didn’t manage to participate in the first survey, we would still welcome your feedback during this second stage. The survey closes on Monday 10th August 2015.

Your responses will be used to identify the most important questions for research, which will be taken to a final prioritisation workshop in September 2015.

In the workshop, patients and clinicians with experience of mild-to-moderate hearing loss will decide which of those questions are in the Top 10 most important unanswered questions for future research. 

To receive a printed-version of the survey please email Dr Helen Henshaw, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, at the National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit.

Don’t forget - our Helpdesk is here to help!

Our Helpdesk Responders are on hand to help you with further information about hearing loss, our support services, tinnitus and much more. They have lots of knowledge and personal experience, so if you have questions or concerns, do get in touch. Email helpdesk@hearinglink.org; tel/text: 0300 111 1113 or SMS:07526 123255.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Health drop-in service every Tuesday afternoon in Glasgow 2pm to 4pm

Health drop-in service

• We will explain what access and inclusion (health) means and how you can use the service.

• We want improve access to health information for you.

• We want to know about your experience in Health.

• We will put you in touch with other organisations that can offer extra support.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact Katie Mowat: BDA Scotland, Suite 58, 1st Floor, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD Email: health.scot@bda.org.uk ooVoo: Katie.Mowat.BDASMS: 07795822102

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is Hate Crime? ‘Access & Inclusion: A Report on Hate Crime in Scotland’s Deaf Community released in March 2015’ - Presented by Helen Morgans-Wenhold.When: Thursday 6 August 2015 Time: 10.30am to 12 noon Where: Deaf Connections, 100 Norfolk St, Glasgow G5 9EJ All Welcome Contact John Denerley at JohnD@deafconnections.co.uk for further information

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VacanciesJOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:         Employer Engagement ConsultantSalary Range:Min – £21,606 – Max £24,277 Reports to:      Work Choice Team LeaderLocation:         Edinburgh      

Key Purpose of PostTo enable clients who experience disadvantage relating to disability, health and other challenges to gain employment, independence, inclusion and control over their lives. Employer Engagement Consultants represent all employment programs seeking out employers, presenting bespoke recruitment solutions, maximising placement opportunities for our clients, meeting predetermined service delivery levels and vacancy / outcome targets.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties

Assist clients with their search for employment, independence, inclusion and match clients with job opportunities in alignment with KPI’s and objectives.

Facilitate effective vocational assessment and deliver a streamlined job matching service to support clients, employer engagement and programme teams.

Engage fully with the client and employer to ensure successful job matching outcome. Operate a client centric culture, providing avenues for client and employer feedback and solutions.

Operate across all Shaw Trust contracts and manage a caseload of clients who have complex and differing needs to achieve their goals.

Source job vacancies using a variety of mediums, e.g. online, phone, newspapers/magazines, in person, word of mouth, recruitment events, contacts, networking.

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employers by delivering against key employer requirements and developing recruitment strategies to meet these requirements.

Create and manage a local employer and vacancy database. Administer client’s vocational assessments and manage the results database

so as to develop client profile packs (CV, certificates, references) and job search tools to support the application and interview process.

Discuss vacancies with clients and provide advice and guidance regarding application processes and interview guidance.

Support in the scheduling of pre and post placement development programmes.

To work within a quality framework across contracts ensuring that services delivered meet the standards required of the commissioners, ISO 9001 (Quality Management System),  ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) and Investors in People (People Management Standard).

Other To undertake any further training as identified in the Shaw Trust review

procedures. Ensure that safe working practices are followed in respect of COSHH and

other Risk Assessment control measures. Employees must comply with the provisions of ‘The Health and Safety at Work

Act 1974’ and must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts of omissions whilst at work.  Employees are also required to co-operate with their employer to enable them to perform or comply with any statutory provisions.  The Trust’s efforts to promote a safe and healthy working environment can only succeed with the full co-operation of its employees.

To understand, comply with and promote Shaw Trust’s safeguarding policy and procedures. It is the responsibility of all employees to make the working environment safe and secure for all.  Everyone must adhere to the 5 Rs in relation to possible abuse: Recognition, Response, Reporting, Recording and Referral. The Trust can only ensure its dedication to the protection of vulnerable people with the full cooperation of its employees.

The Trust has an Equality and Diversity Policy and it is the responsibility of all staff to comply with this.  The key responsibilities for staff under this Policy are set out in the Trust Code of Conduct.

To maintain the confidentiality about clients, staff and other Trust business. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty.  The post holder must meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act at all times.

Be aware of, promote and implement Shaw Trust’s Quality and Information Security Management Systems.

To report to line manager, or other appropriate person, in the event of awareness of bad practice.

Recycle and manage energy within your environment. This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main duties

and responsibilities only.  The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role in conjunction with the line manager.  The post holder may be asked to carry out any other delegated duty or task that is in line with their post.

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To apply click here.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Training and Development Co-ordinator (35 hours per week)Salary in the region of £18,500 - £21,500

Deaf Action is a leading Scottish voluntary organisation providing a range of services to deaf people. We have the following vacancy based at our Head Office in Edinburgh.

We are looking for a skilled co-ordinator to work with our freelance tutor team, to ensure the effective organisation and delivery of a range of training courses, including British Sign Language, Deaf Awareness and other specialist training. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and co-ordination skills, with a keen focus on customer care.

For an informal discussion on the Training and Development Co-ordinator post, contact Shaurna Dickson, Communication Support and Training Manager, at shaurna.dickson@deafaction.org or 0131 550 0999.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5th August 2015Interviews will be held Wednesday 12th August 2015

Application packs are available from:Lisa Roy, Deaf Action Head Office49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QYTel: 0131 556 3128 Fax: 0131 557 8283 Text: 0131 557 0419 SMS: 07775 620757 Email: mailto:admin@deafaction.org http://www.deafaction.org

PVG checks will be requested. Applications welcome from all sections of the community. We expect you will share our commitment to the core values of Deaf Action. British Sign Language training will be provided if necessary. Deaf Action is a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered in Scotland SC 396876. Scottish Charity Number SCO09898.

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Events Pop-up Conversation Cafe – National Conversation on a healthier Scotland

BREAKING NEWS:  The ALLIANCE would like to invite you to a pop up Conversation Café with Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport, Shona Robison MSP hosted in partnership with the Health and Social Care Academy. 

This pop up café will be held in the Tayside Deaf Hub, Dundee on 4 August 2015, 9.30am – 12noon. 

This is the formal launch of the Scottish Government’s Healthier Scotland National Conversation.  The pop up café is an opportunity for citizens to engage with each other and the Cabinet Secretary to share their views on:

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What is needed to help you live well in the future? What support do we need in Scotland to live healthier lives?

National Conversation

Following the Cabinet Secretary's announcement at our recent Citizen Wellbeing Assembly of a National Conversation on creating a healthier Scotland, the café will provide an opportunity for constructive conversations around health and wellbeing which will form part of a dialogue on the future of health and social care in Scotland. 

The ALLIANCE is committed to working with Scottish Government to ensure that all voices are heard, especially seldom heard voices and those of people with lived experience. Your views matter and are key to the conversation. This is the first of a series of events across Scotland to give a voice to those who use support and services.

Please help us share details of this event.  If you are interested in attending and contributing, please email event@alliance-scotland.org.uk to confirm your place or call 0141 404 0231. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas 2015

CODI 2015: Hearing loss or deaf gain?

Imagine we are creating an encyclopaedia for extra-terrestrials. An argument breaks out over how we describe deaf people: some say hearing loss and others say it’s deaf gain. Help us to decide!

In this engaging debate presenters will describe arguments from each side, drawing from research in the field of deaf studies. ‘Deaf gain is defined as a reframing of “deaf” as a form of sensory and cognitive diversity that has the potential to contribute to the greater good of humanity’ (Baumann and Murray, 2009).

The audience will be invited to take part and vote.

When: August 8, 2015 at 3.00pmWhere: The Stand in the Square, St Andrew’s Square (EH2), Fringe Venue 372Cost: £8/£7 (concession)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Police Scotland Hate Crime Campaign 2015

The Police Scotland Hate crime campaign is scheduled to run from the 17th August 2015. You may be aware that there is massive under reporting across the protected strands, and the campaign’s aim is to raise the issue of Hate crime, to educate the public about what a hate crime is, how it impacts on the victims, families and communities, and methods of reporting.

The campaign will showcase predominately on Social media platforms, with victims talking about their experiences ,how it made them feel/impact, what if anything they did about it, and methods of reporting hate crime incidents, ie 999 101, Police Scotland website / and in particular 3rd party centre.

We are making contact with partner agencies/ organisations, asking them to support

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the campaign by either providing a talking head, quote or raising awareness on their own social media platforms.

Police personnel will be assisting by being filmed talking about what a hate crime is; a description of each of the strand and reporting mechanisms. We have assistance of two officers who will sign all the dialogue and subtitles will be provided to ensure we reach as many people as possible.

We are hoping to highlight the process for reports that are received from being a victim, to reporting to police, to crown prosecution service, and through to prison service.          

The campaign will run for 4 weeks. Each week will focus on a different strand

Week 1 – Disability Week 2 – LGB/ Transgender Week 3 – Race Week 4 - Religion.  

Hate Crime - If you see something REPORT IT by calling 999 or 101. If you want support to report you can go to one of our 3rd party centres where you see this logo.

‘Scotland no place for prejudice’

For each strand the main bubble:

Targeted because of your disability Targeted because of who you love Targeted because of your race Targeted because of your religion Targeted because you are transgender

We are hoping to have Scottish government support the campaign, by either MSP’s providing a quote, video.

If you would like to support the campaign, by either showcasing the media site, or by offering a quote, and by letting us know  what you are doing as an organisation to tackle  Hate crime please let me know.

Sergeant Suzanne HayatEquality & Diversity National Safer CommunitiesScottish Crime Campus Craignethan Drive Gartcosh G69 8AEDiversity unit Tel  01236 81 4847Direct line Tel 01236 818923Email Suzanne.hayat@scotland.pnn.police.uk

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Free Event: ‘Health and Social Care Integration: Disabled People’s Views and Priorities’

Friday 28th August, Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, 10.00am – 2.00pm (lunch incl)

Engagement of disabled people and agencies

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This is an excellent and accessible opportunity to engage disabled people in the development and design of services. Keynote speakers from Health & Social Care will provide information about H&SC Integration including the rationale, vision and changes. The event will:

Bring together health and social care agencies with disabled people to share perspectives

Build connections, relationships and a sustained dialogue

Ensure involvement and input of disabled peoples’ voices in the Strategic Plan, through raising awareness of health inequalities and barriers, then working together towards solutions and actions to overcome these inequalities.

Purpose of the event

This event is a change to hear directly from disabled people about their experiences and their thoughts on what they want and need from current and future health and social care services, particularly as we move to more integrated services.

Who should attend?

Health and Social Care Managers and Advisers

Social Workers

Advocacy Services

Community Development Workers

Workers supporting the participation of disabled people

PPF members

Places are limited and must be booked in advance via GDA office: 0141 556 7103 or email admin@gdaonline.co.uk or you can complete the online booking form by clicking here.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Self-management programme for adults with acquired hearing loss

29th August, 26th September and 17th OctoberHeriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

Hearing Link delivers a Self Management Programme for adults with Acquired Hearing Loss, which contains a range of useful strategies and techniques to enable those living with deafness to maintain their independence and quality of life.

The course covers many topics including goal setting, communication strategies, how to access equipment, personal safety, relaxation and well-being amongst many others. All sessions are delivered by experienced trainers who themselves are deafened.  It is free of charge and is suitable for anybody who is deafened and would like to further their knowledge and understanding of services available, as well as learning ways to manage hearing loss. Family members are also encouraged to attend.  

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share their own experience and coping strategies and to learn from others in the group. The 3 sessions all take place on a Saturday and run between 10am and 3.30pm. Refreshments and lunch are provided free of charge.

To make an enquiry, or request a place on the programme, please contact Hearing Link Scotland on 0131 447 9420, by SMS on 07564 916798 or by email at Scotland@hearinglink.org. For further information on the programme and our other services, please visit http://www.hearinglink.org/self-management-programme and http://www.hearinglink.org/hearing-link-scotland.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------National Deaf Children's Society Scotland

The National Deaf Children's Society Scotland are hosting a Scotland/Asian themed evening at David Lloyd's in the West End on Saturday 5 September 2015 at 7.00pm for 7.30pm.

The evening will see a mixture of Bollywood dancers, Scottish/Asian supper and a ceilidh together with a silent auction and raffle on the night. It's an informal fun night which we hope you can join us for. We are joined by Humza Yousaf, MSP.

Tickets are priced £35 each or £300 for a table of 10 and all proceeds will go to supporting our vital work with children, families and young people in Scotland.

Please contact 0141 354 7857 or ndcs.scotland@ndcs.org.uk if you would like tickets and I do hope you can join us for what will be a fun night. The ticket price includes supper, entertainment and drinks.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NHS National Services Scotland Involving People event Friday 18th September 2015 Stirling

Doing it once for Scotland

NSS is holding an Involving People Network (IPN) event on 18 September 2015.

This event will be looking to the future of health and social care provision and showcasing the contribution that NSS makes to delivering safe, effective and quality patient care.

We want your views on how we can improve the accessibility of healthcare in Scotland.

We will be asking you how accessible are our services and what can we do to improve.

The Health and Social Integration agenda highlights NSS’s wealth of knowledge and experience across a variety of services –

equipping of hospitals/health centres specialist purchasing and procurement negotiation scanning and bulk processing legal services

To name just a few. Our IPN event gives you the opportunity to speak with our highly trained staff about the range of services and how we will work together to improve accessibility and reduce health inequalities.

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By doing it once for Scotland we can ensure that our services are of a consistently high standard, whilst achieving the best value for Scotland.

When: Friday 18 September 2015, 1000-1600 Where: Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling management centre, Stirling

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Support Hearing Loop Awareness Week 2015

This November, Hearing Link is undertaking the largest survey of hearing loops in the UK.

Hearing Loop Awareness Week has been organised to run in tandem with our ‘Let’s Loop the UK’ campaign, which is striving to create greater awareness and access to hearing loops. The week runs from Monday 2nd - Sunday 8th November 2015. 

We are looking for more people to get involved and help check the quality of hearing loops in shops, banks, churches, railway stations and more across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and each one takes only a few minutes.

If you would like to do something unique in your local community, which creates lasting change, then register your interest today.

You can also visit our Hearing Loop Awareness Week web page to download our flyer for more information. Alternatively, contact our Helpdesk.

To keep up-to-date with all the latest developments of our Let’s Loop the UK campaign, read Dave’s Blog Blast!

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BSL (British Sign Language) and Deaf Awareness Training in ScotlandOnline BSL Interpreter WorkshopCPD: Personal and professional development

Aims Understand the nature and purpose of online BSL interpreting Know and be able to use an online interpreting platform.

ObjectivesBy the end of the workshop participants will:

Be aware of the various technologies that can be used within online interpreting

Be aware of the factors that influence ‘good’ online interpreting (both technical & personal)

Know the differences between face-to-face and online interpreting models

Be able to successfully complete an online interpreting session.

Cost£45 (inc VAT) for 3 hour session

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includes refreshments

DateWednesday 9th September, 6pm – 9pm

Venue TrainersSign Language Interactions Andy IrvineClaremont Office Andrew Dewey112 Cornwall Street SouthKinning ParkGlasgow G41 1AA

Booking form:www.signlanguageinteractions.com/online-course

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Lipreading Classes, Sessions & InformationScottish Course to Train Tutors of Lipreading (SCTTL)

Could you teach people to lipread?

A qualified lipreading tutor has the ability to help improve the confidence and quality of life of deafened and hard of hearing adults of all ages.

The course is one-year, part-time, commencing Sept 2015 and comprising six study weekends covering:

Theory of Lipreading Audiology Course Planning and Delivery Psychological and Social Effects of Hearing Loss Rehabilitation and Information Sharing

Students will also be involved in 25 weekly classes of practical teaching experience, working alongside a qualified lipreading tutor.

Applications are especially welcomed from people with a hearing loss.

For further information and an application formPlease visit our website www.scotlipreading.org.ukOr contact - Catriona Crosby – course administratorEmail – cclipreading@gmail.comTel/SMS text – 07884072005

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BSL (British Sign Language) Sessions for Learners in ScotlandBritish Sign Language (BSL) Studies Level I

NEW CLASS STARTING IN GLASGOW ONThursday 20th August 2015 18.00 – 20.15

Would you like to feel more confident and enjoy communicating with Deaf people?

Ready for a different type of language challenge?

Want to learn a new and transferable skill that will allow you to communicate with other BSL users or as part of a programme of study or professional development?

If so, get your hands moving, because this Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL) Studies is just right for you.

British Sign Language (BSL) Studies Pre-Level 3

NEW CLASS STARTING IN GLASGOW ONWednesday 9th September 2015 18.00 – 20.15

If you have just finished BSL Level 2, but don't quite feel ready for BSL Level 3, this course is perfect for you

The Pre-Level 3 course is designed as a bridging course from BSL Level 2 to Level 3

For more information Call on: 0141 204 4096

Email: info@academyofbsl.co.uk

Follow the Academy of BSL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/academyofbsl

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This is a welcoming group of signers, both hearing and Deaf. Join us every second Thursday for a cake and some friendly, relaxed chat in BSL. The group is informal and the signers are of different levels of ability. Signing is on and voices are off!

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Walker on 07814198715 or edinburghbslgroup@hotmail.co.uk

Meeting day: Every second Thursday

Time: 7.00 - 8.30pmVenue: 'Edinburgh Coffee Cake', 18 South Clerk St, Edinburgh, EH8 9P

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Conferences IFSW European Conference & Social Services Expo 2015 6-9 September 2015

The IFSW European Conference and Social Services Expo 2015 - the largest International Social Work event of 2015.

The IFSW European Conference and Social Services Expo takes place every 2 years and, like the Olympics, countries have to bid for it, two years ago it was held in Stockholm and the last time it was in the UK was nearly 25 years ago in 1991!

The Social Services Expo has space for 70 exhibitors and two thirds of these are already booked. This event is to be held at the wonderful EICC in Edinburgh, utilising all rooms and will give exhibitors at the Expo a footfall of 2000 people who work in social work, social services and the allied health professions from more than 40 countries.

We are looking for organisations who offer a specialised service, or products and who will benefit from the event and whose presence would also be beneficial to European Social Work and Care. Benefits of Exhibiting at IFSW European Conference and Social Services Expo 2015:

Europe’s largest Social Work Event in 2015

International Federation of Social Workers is made up of 160 Member Associations

IFSW represents 750,000 Social Workers globally

Not in UK since 1991, you have to bid for it like the Olympics

Expecting over 1000 visitors from 40 countries to attend the Conference

An additional 800 visitors to exhibition alone

70 Exhibitors at a 2 day Expo

3 Day Conference

Over 60 Workshops

Utilizes every room of the wonderful EICC in Edinburgh

Plenary sessions from European Social Services experts

Networking events including drink receptions, guided tours, whisky tasting and a Ceilidh for visitors and exhibitors

Different countries working together across borders learning each others good practice and new ideas

Hosted by BASW and affiliated Member Associations inc IRISS (The institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services)

Unique event to showcase pioneering projects within the sector

Meet Members of all Association for Directors for ADASS, ADCS, SWS, BASW and ADSS

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Meet specialised Product and Service Providers

Media Sponsor - The Guardian

For more information – please see the website: http://www.ifsweurope2015.org/register

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Thursday, 15th September 2015, 9.30 am to 4 pm

Touchbase Business Centre, Sense Scotland.

43 Middlesex Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow  G41 1EE

This conference will highlight the importance of promoting confidence and independent living skills for people affected by sight loss across the age spectrum through habilitation (children and young people) and rehabilitation (adult) services.

It will focus on identifying emerging issues and showcasing examples of good practice as well as informing SCOVI's future strategy as the umbrella agency for the visual impairment sector in Scotland.

The event will be of special interest to practitioners and managers in rehabilitation and habilitation services, funders and policy makers and third sector organisations that promote services, opportunities and rights of adults and children affected by sight loss.

Speakers will include Catriona Macintyre-Beon, Visual Impairment Clinical Specialist, Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS, Simon Labbett, Chair of the UK Rehabilitation Workers' Professional Network and Lisa Petrie of Blind Children UK Scotland.

Participants will have the opportunity to gain new information, ideas and insights, network with colleagues and inform SCOVI's future strategy, including the promotion of habilitation and rehabilitation for those affected by sight loss.

To book your place, complete the online form from the SCOVI website or contact colin.howie@scovi.org.uk, Tel. 01324 627 082 if you require booking information in a different format. Please book by Friday, 9th September to ensure your place.

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26th and 27th November 2015Harrogate International Centre

On 26th – 27th November 2015 the British Academy of Audiology is thrilled to be presenting the 12th annual conference at Harrogate International Centre. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Innovate / Integrate / Initiate’ and it will have a very strong clinical focus.

Registration is now open! For more information visit: www.baaudiology.org/conference

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HEalHEAL 2016 (HEaring Across the Lifespan): "Early intervention: the key to better hearing care"

Lake Como, Italy. June 2 - 4, 2016

Following the great success of the past HEAL 2014 Conference we are pleased to announce the upcoming HEAL 2016 (HEaring Across the Lifespan).

Key experts in hearing science and audiology and professionals across the care pathway will meet once again in Cernobbio (Lake Como) to share knowledge, exchange ideas and discuss the most recent advances on hearing dysfunction, screening and early identification, and intervention strategies for infants, children, adults, and the elderly.

Don't miss the opportunity to present your work in this truly international forum and to contribute to make this event a unique, fruitful experience.

Oral and poster presentations will be complemented by lively discussions, in a vibrant spirit of exchange and friendship. The program will be structured in concurrent sessions to let delegates select their preferred topics and discussions.

The magic of Cernobbio, Lake Como and its surroundings will contribute to making these days an unforgettable experience. Come join us!

For info: www.heal2016.org

Accessible Theatre & CinemaTheatre BSL shows: Highlands & Islands

Compagnie Animotion are a French visual theatre company making interdisciplinary creations, using movement, circus, music, video, live music and dance for Deaf and hearing audiences.

Touring in Scotland for the 1st time this summer, with the show The War of The Buttons. The show is non-verbal, highly visual and uses BSL. We are trying to reach as many people in the Scottish Deaf community as possible. 

The dates are : 

19 August 6pm – An Cride Isle of Coll PA78 6SY

Reservations info@ancridhe.com 01879 230000

21 August 8pm – Alantic Island Centre, Isle of Luing PA34 4TX

22 August – Ardvasar Hall, Skye IV45 8RS Reservations on www.seall.co.uk 01471 844207

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23 August –  Melvich Village Hall, Melvich 2.30pm Sutherland KW14 7YL

Reservations on alexandriahappy@ yahoo.ie  01641 531355

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CINEMA – Integrated BSL Performances – Edinburgh Festival Fringe

ZENDEH will perform the world premiere of CINEMA as part of Northern Stage's programme at Summerhall this Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

CINEMA is a new theatrical experience that explores the human and political aftermath of the Cinema Rex Fire in Abadan, Iran in 1978.

On every Saturday during the Festival Fringe we will perform an integrated BSL version of CINEMA.

You can buy tickets for CINEMA here: http://festival15.summerhall.co.uk/event/cinema/

(BSL dates are 8,15, 22 and 29 August)

Performed and created by UK based Iranian artist, Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh, the play remembers the lives and people behind the numbers and the news stories. It was an event that changed Iran’s political course, and would lead to the revolution of 1979.

CINEMA is tender and explosive, interwoven with an original score, potent projections and delicious language.

ZENDEH creates award-winning, unforgettable theatre that connects the personal with the political.

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Thursday 24 September

7.30pm: Ano “Nedoslov” – No Rights to Have an Angel & Unlocked Freedom.

Two exciting visual productions performed by this dynamic company from Russia. No Rights to Have an Angel tells the story of the artist and his struggle to be heard and understood. Unlocked Freedom is about passionate love and the desire for freedom.

Tickets: £10/£9 concession/£8 if bought with Tyst Teater 

(£2 tickets available for unemployed and Gorbals Card Holders)

Book tickets at www.citz.co.uk  

Friday 25 September

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7pm: Tyst Teater - Wonderland.

A performance from Swedish company Tyst Teater and workshop participants based on Alice in Wonderland. This will be followed by a Q&A session with Josette Bushell Mingo, Artistic Director of Tyst Teater.

Tickets: £10/£9 concession/£8 if bought with Ano “Nedoslov”

(£2 tickets available for unemployed and Gorbals Card Holders)

Book tickets at www.citz.co.uk 

All performances and workshops are fully accessible to hearing and deaf participants and audiences. Workshops are open to all for age 14+ ‘

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Visible Cinema

On Friday 14 August (20.00), we screen Spanish thriller Marshland, which will be subtitled and followed by a BSL interpreted discussion.Tickets and info here: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/whats_on/7634_visible_cinema_marshland

Captioned Screenings

The Legend of Barney Thomson - http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/whats_on/7637_the_legend_of_barney_thomson_-_captioned

Monday 3 August (20.40) Wednesday 5 August (15.15)

Take 2: Two by Two - http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/whats_on/7624_take_2_two_by_twoSaturday 15 August (11.30)

45 Years - http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/whats_on/7636_45_years_-_captionedSaturday 29 August (16.20) Monday 31 August (18.30)

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