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Scottish Council on Deafness Monthly Bulletin | Subscription: Free to SCoD Members and Associates
SCoD NewsA Belated Welcome...
...to our new Director, Janis McDonald. Janis started as Director on 6th January and is already making a big impact on our work! She has a lot of fresh ideas for SCoD and will be leading us in a whole exciting new direction over the coming months. Previous roles for Janis include Chief Development Manager for Voluntary Action Lochaber and before that she was Chief Executive Officer for Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Service (RCVS). We are all looking forward to a happy SCoD future with Janis.
BSL BillThere is no further news to report in this Bill’s progress. Following the consultation and the involvement of NGBU (Non-Government Bills Unit), a new Bill is to be drafted, either by an independent consultant or internally by NGBU staff. In between Bulletins, further updates will be posted on our website as they arise.
SCIO Application Due to some errors and omissions on the original application, a new application will be submitted to OSCR in the very near future. We will keep you advised of the progress of this application in future Bulletins.
Equality and Access for Deaf PeopleThe third member of the team joined the project on 6th January. Stephen Joyce will be working with SCoD on a secondment basis from Deafblind Scotland. Other team members, Derek Todd and Rosie Rutherford started in November. More about the project later in this issue.
Apology!Have you tried emailing us recently and have found your email bouncing, or perhaps you have been unable to access our website. If so, we can only apologise. We have been undergoing an upgrade to our systems, hence the interruption. In fact, this is due to us migrating to Office365 which is a cloud delivered Microsoft package. Once fully migrated we will be able to access our files on the hoof which will be a huge bonus to us all but particularly those staff whose work takes them away from basecamp for long periods of time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Trek for SCoD!Set yourself a challenge for 2014. Explore some of Scotland’s beautiful countryside on one of our treks – raising vital funds for SCoD as you go! We are delighted to introduce our treks for 2014, including for the first time The Sutherland Trail in August. For more information, please visit our website: www.scod.co.uk/Trek_for_SCoD-i-180.html or telephone us here at SCoD. The numbers are at the foot of this page.
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General News
Scottish Council on Deafness, Central Chambers, Suite 62, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD | SC016957Tel: 0141 248 2474 (v), 0141 248 2477 & 1854 (t), 0141 248 2479 (f), 07925 417338 (sms), [email protected] (email), www.scod.org.uk
The New SCoD Project: Equality and Access for Deaf People Improving equality and access of opportunity for Deaf and Deafblind people living and growing up in Scotland, who use BSL and other sign systems is the key aim of this project.
The project team (comprising Derek Todd, Rosie Rutherford and Stephen Joyce) is exploring different ways to support public authorities, including Councils and Health Boards (NHS) with the aim of finding solutions which complement existing and emerging legislation, policy and service delivery, so that Deaf and Deafblind people are included in the thinking, designing and developing of policy and services. Bit of a mouthful? Here are the four key outcomes, which may help…
1. Produce a ‘Statement of Intent’ (ie setting a goal and outlining how to achieve it) and we will seek consensus and adoption of it by public authorities.
2. Engage with public authorities at a strategic level to seek improved equality of opportunity for Deaf and Deafblind people, their families and their communities.
3. Increase the participation and contribution of Deaf and Deafblind people at a local and national level. Policy development and local service delivery will improve through positive engagement and consideration of sustainable solutions.
4. We will demonstrate and evidence the positive improvements achieved during the project using evaluation, monitoring and reporting. We will also be making recommendations for continued improvement across the public and third sector.
A subgroup of the BSL and Linguistic Access Working Group (BSL&LAWG) - The Project Implementation Group (PIG) - is supporting the team and will be working with us throughout.
We look forward to updating you on our activities and their outcomes as we progress. An official launch is planned for late spring – and a section on www.scod.org.uk coming soon!In the meantime, please email [email protected] with any questions or requests for further information.This project is funded by the Equality Unit with SCoD providing the hosting and management.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scottish Independence White Paper Launches in many Formats
Scotland's Future: Your Guide to an Independent Scotland is a landmark publication on our country's future which is first and foremost for the people of Scotland. The Scottish Government wishes to ensure that everyone is as well informed as possible about the contents of the white paper.
A summary of the paper in BSL is therefore available to view online (if you can find it): www.scotland.gov.uk and www.scotreferendum.com
A direct link to the BSL page is: http://vimeo.com/81532918 You can also request a copy on DVD by contacting the publishers APS on 0131 629 9966; links are also available on www.scotland.gov.ukOther formats are available including easy read and braille.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------New opportunities for disabled and minority ethnic graduates.
More than £600,000 will be invested over two years in supporting 150 graduates in finding a job towards employment. Research shows the employment rates of disabled people are 29 per cent lower than non-disabled people, and employment rates of minority ethnic people are 15 per cent lower than their white peers. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) will administer the programme of paid internships for both groups which will be in third sector organisations, supported by leading equality organisations.Minister for Youth Employment Angela Constance said:“While Scottish graduates continue to punch above their weight in terms of achievement, we need to ensure that there are good levels of opportunities available to them to help address under-employment. We have already funded several schemes, including Adopt an Intern aimed at helping those having difficulty in getting a foot in the door. However, we also know that young people with a
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disability or long term health condition, and minority ethnic young people have particular barriers to accessing such opportunities.“A programme aimed specifically at supporting these groups into paid internships will greatly enhance the experience of those concerned and enhance their chances of finding employment in their chosen field. Host organisations and interns will be supported by leading equality organisations to ensure young graduates enjoy a successful and high quality experience. I am very pleased to be able to fund the SCVO to get this proposal up and running and hope to meet some of the young people that I fully expect it to benefit in the coming months.”
Martin Sime, Chief Executive, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, said:“This is great news for unemployed disabled graduates and those from ethnic minority communities who are at risk of slipping into long-term unemployment. These internships will give 150 people the chance to learn new skills and earn a wage. They will also provide much needed support to charities and third sector organisations in Scotland which are expecting demand for their services to increase in 2014.”
Sally Witcher, Chief Executive of Inclusion Scotland said:“Inclusion Scotland are delighted to be working in partnership with SCVO, SDEF and others to deliver this much needed initiative. We believe that getting minority ethnic and disabled graduates this sort of quality work experience will assist them in later securing more permanent employment.”
Colin Lee, Chief Executive of CEMVO said:“As one of the leading race equality organisations in Scotland, CEMVO very much welcome the Scottish Government’s graduate internship scheme as it reflects the Government’s strong commitment to addressing inequalities in Scotland. The initiative will provide an invaluable gateway of support and access for many ethnic minority and disabled graduates into the labour market, which will help to address the higher rates of unemployment and poverty that research has identified over the years for these two equality communities.”
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Vehicle Access Changes at Edinburgh Waverley Station
On 20th January, Network Rail began enforcing restrictions on vehicles entering Waverley Station.Although no private vehicles will be permitted access, a limited number of taxis and dedicated disabled travel service vehicles will continue to be granted entry. Eligible taxis with security clearance will be issued with an electronic permit which will allow drivers to proceed beyond the security measures which are now active.These changes will help reduce congestion, reduce the risk to passengers circulating on the south side of the station and improve air quality for all station users and staff.Drop-off facilities for private vehicles will be moved to Market Street, with a smaller drop-off area created at Calton Road. Free short term parking for up to 30 minutes is also available in New Street car park to the south of the station. The drop-off facility at Calton Road will also include a helpline for passengers requiring assistance.Entrances from Princes Street, Market Street and Calton Road are fully accessible.
Taxi pick-ups and drop-offs remain in placeTaxis with the requisite permits will still be able to pick-up and drop-off at the designated area within the station. These will be reduced in number, however, passengers can also use taxi ranks outside the station.
Blind passengersNetwork Rail is working with RNIB and Guide Dogs to improve the station’s provision for blind passengers. A number of measures to improve communication and accessibility have been discussed and those deemed to be most beneficial and efficient will be implemented.Dedicated mobility access vehiclesAccess to organisations which provide transport to people with disabilities will be retained but organisations and drivers must now be registered with the station in order to gain secure access.
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New Street car parkNew Street car park is within the confines of the station boundary to the south of the station. New Street car park is equipped with disabled parking bays close to the new lift providing step free access to the station’s Market Street entrance. Free 30minute parking is also available for passengers dropping-off/picking-up and using a private vehicle.
Passenger assistance locationAny passengers requiring assistance from station staff should use the newly created Calton Road drop-off point. This drop-off will be equipped with a phone manned by staff who can offer help to passengers looking to access the station.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------£250,000 Help for Carers of People with Learning Disabilities The Scottish Government has announced that from December 2013, individual carers can apply for a grant of up to £500 to pay for a break of their choice. The funding is being made available as a result of a £250,000 investment made by the Scottish Government through the voluntary sector Short Breaks Fund. The aim of the fund is to help carers who look after children or adults with a learning disability take a break from their caring role. The fund will improve the availability of flexible, good quality short breaks for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. It is estimated more than 400 families will benefit from it.The goal is to help improve the wellbeing of carers and the people they care for by enabling people to have a life outside of their caring role. The fund is open for breaks that are taken in 2014 and early 2015. Of the £250,000 allocated, £150,000 is available through the Keys to Life: Time For You fund while £100,000 has been ring fenced through the Better Breaks Programme which aims to help those under the age of 30 with disabilities and their families. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Short-break-grants-75b.aspx
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Creative Breaks Fund:
for Carers of People with Serious Mental Illness and Mental Health ProblemsDo you care for someone with mental health problems?Do you need a break from your caring role?Then this could be for you…
What is the Creative Breaks fund?In recognition of the important role held by unpaid carers in looking after family members or friends who have a serious mental illness the Scottish Government has provided the Short Breaks Fund through which the Creative Breaks Scheme is now available!
For the second year running Support in Mind Scotland, along with the Carers Trust for Scotland, is pleased to be able to provide an opportunity for carers to take a short holiday, start a new leisure activity or just have a few days of pampering and relaxation!
Is it for me?Is your caring affecting your ability to enjoy life?Are you experiencing stress that is influencing your own mental and physical wellbeing?Do you have difficulty in getting a break from the caring routine?Would a break benefit you and the person you care for?Do you provide unpaid care to someone with a mental illness or mental health problem (excluding dementia)?If you have answered YES to all of these questions you may be eligible to apply for financial help of up to £350 towards a short break! *This year this scheme is also open to Young Carers (under 18 years old).
What do I have to do?All you need to do is to contact Barbara or Karen (details below) —and you will be sent a form and the guidelines where all the full details of how to apply can be found.
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You also need a Support Worker but don’t worry if you don’t have one as we can help you get someone to assist you with your application.Contact:
Karen MartinThe Carers Trust for ScotlandSuite 1/2 Skypark 314-18 Elliot PlaceGlasgow0300 1232008
Barbara WynessSupport in Mind Scotland6 Newington Business CentreDalkeith Road MewsEdinburgh EH16 5GATel: 0131 662 2284 / 4359; Fax: 0131 662 2289Email: [email protected] www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------British Sign Language PilotThe BSL service opening times have been extended to include the period from 9am- 12 noon, following feedback from some Boards who felt this would help with appointments scheduled between these times. Revised opening times are Monday – Friday 9am – Midnight and Saturday and Sunday 8am- Midnight.We look forward to receiving your bookings for this service.
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Nominate an inspirational young person aged 11-26 by the deadline 18th February
Let’s Celebrate Scotland’s Amazing Young People We are on the lookout for young unsung heroes who have made a positive difference to the lives of others and their local community.Get the lowdown on the 11 award categories and online nomination form at: www.youngscotawards.co.uk Let's make the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2014 the biggest celebration of young people this country has ever seen - but it's in your hands so make sure to get your nomination in! Follow #ysawards14 on Twitter for exclusive updates.
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Have you explored the NEW Self-Directed Support portal on SSKS yet?
Self-directed support (SDS) allows people to choose how their support is provided to them by giving them as much ongoing control as they want over the individual budget spent on their support.This website is here to support everyone in the health and social services workforce across Scotland as they implement SDS. Whether you are a strategic manager, or work on the frontline with service users, this site is for you. Here you will find links to quality assured information and to learning resources which will help with all aspects of working with the SDS strategy. From the practicalities of 'what you need to know', through to the softer skills which will make implementation of the strategy smoother and more effective, you will find resources which will help and guide you. You can also
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keep up to date with the latest news and events related to SDS, as well as look at sharing information and stories through online communities of practice.
Find it here: http://www.ssks.org.uk/topics/self-directed-support.aspx www.inclusionscotland.org
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Let’s Celebrate Scotland’s Vibrant Third SectorEnter your charity for the 2014 Scottish Charity Awards
Charity of the Year: an organisation that has achieved in every area of its workCracking Campaign: the best charity led campaign of the yearCelebrating Communities: a community delivering a service or a project that is making a big differenceCharity Champion: an individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to a charity or causePerfect Partnership: an outstanding collaboration by two or more third sector organisations or between third organisations and public/private sector partnersA Sporting Chance: a community or charitable sports group enabling people to leap hurdles and achieve goalsPeople’s Choice: who does the public think should win? All shortlisted entries compete for public voties.Details of how to enter the 2014 awards and application forms are available at the Scottish Charity Awards website at www.scvo.org.uk/awards. Deadline for entries is Weds, 26th March
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Money Matters at Deaf ActionDeaf Action, with funding from the Scottish Legal Aid Board, is pleased to offer a new service for BSL users throughout Scotland. “On 6th January our new Money Matters project commenced with Kaz Langlands coming in to post as Money Matters Adviser, managed by Frankie McLean as part of the Social Care team. The Money Matters project will provide BSL users throughout Scotland with support, advice and information on money related matters. This could be debt or benefits advice, help with form completion, support at the time of appeals, etc. For people in and around Edinburgh home visits and office drop in sessions will also be arranged. We will also signpost clients to services and organisations that may be helpful for them. We will work directly with customers needing money advice and with other organisations. By working together we will enhance the service BSL users in Scotland need and ensure as many Deaf people as possible benefit in this time of welfare reform and uncertainty.
We intend to offer a full range of methods and ways to request and receive information. This will include information signed and uploaded onto web and Facebook pages (Deaf Blether and Deaf Action)Contact will be made via:
Consultation at Albany Street office - drop in on Tuesdays between 1pm and 3pm Home visit by appointment
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Other choices of contact methods are: E mail: [email protected] Mobile/Sms: 0779 294 1629 | Facetime: [email protected]: kaz.langlands1 | OOVOO: Kaz.Langlands | Direct Tel: 0131 652 3209
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Sign the Government e-PetitionAfter the Mandela sign language fiasco, the British Deaf Association has launched a government e-petition to give deaf people the legal right to support from qualified, registered communication professionals.
David Buxton, Chief Executive of the British Deaf Association, said: “The story of the fake sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s Memorial struck a chord with deaf people the world over. It is good that the South African authorities tried to make the event accessible to deaf audiences. But the fact that they hired an interpreter who wasn’t up to the job is depressingly familiar. Here in the UK, there are too many unqualified interpreters providing a sub-standard service to deaf children and adults. This is damaging deaf people’s wellbeing, education and employment chances. In their daily lives, deaf adults and children depend on good communication support from qualified, registered BSL/English interpreters and other communication professionals. Ensuring deaf people are included in all walks of life saves taxpayers’ money by avoiding misdiagnosed illnesses, reducing unemployment, lessening demand on services and by ensuring their ability to contribute to the workplace and the wider community The solution is surprisingly straightforward. Nationally and locally, the government should commit to using only registered communications professionals. That means only using sign language interpreters, speech to text reporters, lipspeakers and other communication professionals who are appropriately qualified and also registered with a national regulatory body able to issue sanctions. I am delighted that the Ministry of Justice has already pledged to do this. It is time for the rest of government to follow its example. We are asking everyone to sign our e-petition at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/58405 urging the government to require all public bodies by law to provide a deaf person with a registered communication professional should they require it. If we get 10,000 signatures, the government has to respond formally. If we get 100,000 signatures, we can get a debate in the House of Commons about this.Please sign the e-petition to get deaf people the decent communication support they need.”
See more at: http://www.bda.org.uk/News/144#sthash.FXVH7Nto.dpuf Sign the petition: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/58405
The petition text reads: Legal right for deaf people to receive support from registered communication professionalsResponsible department: Cabinet Office
We call on the government to lead an initiative to ensure that all public bodies and agencies, whether national or local, are required by law to provide a deaf person with a registered communication professional.
In their daily lives, deaf adults and children depend on good communication support from qualified, registered BSL/English interpreters and other communication professionals. Ensuring deaf people are included in all walks of life saves taxpayers’ money by avoiding misdiagnosed illnesses, reducing unemployment, lessening demand on services and by ensuring their ability to contribute to the workplace and the wider communityToo many public bodies, including schools and hospitals, are either using unqualified communication workers, or relatives, or not using anyone at all. This wastes money and must stop
Regulated communication support is vital for deaf people. By signing this petition and supporting our campaign you will be ensuring full access for everyone
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Petition – ensuring that all BBC news webpage videos have subtitles
Deaf people make up 1 in 6 of the UK population. Not all of us use a sign language, most of us use subtitles. This petition will make a huge difference to millions of UK people, and to those around the world who rely on your expertise to provide reliable information at the point of broadcast, not days after.Sign the petition here: http://www.change.org/petitions/ and search for bbc news webpage subtitles
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access to Work PetitionSir Malcolm Bruce MP has taken the issue of changes to the Access to Work for deaf people to the Minister for Disabled People, Mike Penning. This ‘38 Degrees Petition’ has over 4,500 names added to it and is against the decision to force organisations employing deaf people to employ an interpreter as a member of its own staff, rather than use freelance or agency communication support. It is feared that if the Access to Work policy is not changed then deaf people will lose the right to choose an interpreter themselves.The petition is here: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-changes-to-access-to-work
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Delivered Next Day Personally C.I.C. is a car-based courier service set up as a community interest company to enable disabled/long term ill people to become employed, self employed and ultimately own their own business. The employment helps contribute to their own health and well being.
DNDP is a Scottish social enterprise hailing from East Kilbride. www.dndp.co.uk is a competitive courier service with a social conscience, serving Glasgow, Edinburgh, the central belt & Scotland in general. They have partnerships with other courier companies & can also provide services throughout the UK.
Owned & operated by disabled/long term ill people, DNDP provides a car & van based courier/delivery service that is unique. They offer 'person to person' & 'site to site' GPS tracked services in inconspicuous vehicles at a competitive price.
Whether you are sending critical documents for a client, rushing urgently needed computer parts, or upgrading systems--speed, security and integrity are critical. Delivered Next Day Personally C.I.C. can provide you with the secure solution.
Pick up from anywhere in the Scottish central belt 24/7/365 – and deliver anywhere in the central belt within two hours.
DNDP offers a six hour turnaround service for mainland Scotland!
They offer organisations that partner with us an extension to their corporate social responsibility & would like to offer you the opportunity to make use of their service in Scotland. DNDP drivers will be allocated to you & will build on-going relationships with you & your organisation. All making a better client experience.
Former Donaldson’s pupil Kris Bauld is one of their employees. He is a Deaf Sign Language user.
DNDP is registered in Scotland 425108; VAT Registration Number GB 135314441 & Data Protection Registration Number is Z3205038
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Breathing Space BSL ServicePlease note that the Breathing Space service for Deaf people is open.www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk, click BSL serviceSundays : 6pm – 9.30pm
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Thursdays: 6pm – 10pmIf you are hard of hearing or deafened you can also use the text mode with your webcam to contact the advisor.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Scottish Ambulance Service/NHS Scotland event
You are invited to attend one of our annual Patient Focus Public Involvement (PFPI) public meetings in February this year. The meetings will provide patients, carers and members of the public an opportunity to meet members of our staff, talk about the developments in our service strategy and how the Service is listening to patients and making changes from their input.
All meetings will start at 10.30am and finish at 2.00pm, including a light lunch.
Dundee: 6th February: Queens Hotel, Best Western, 160 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DU. Glasgow: 10th February: Delta House, Delta House, NHS Scotland, 50 West Nile St, Glasgow, G1 2NP.Ayr: 11th February: Ayrshire Hospice, The Ayrshire Hospice, Lecture Theatre, 35 Racecourse Road, AYR, KA7 2TG.Edinburgh: 12th February: City Chambers, Edinburgh City Chambers, Diamond Jubilee Room, 253 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ. The Scottish Ambulance Service will reimburse reasonable expenses; expenses forms will be available at the Service events or from [email protected]
Please register for one of these events by completing this short form: http://www.formwize.com/run/survey3.cfm
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAGODThe next Scottish Advisory Group on Deafblindness (SAGOD) meeting will take place on Friday 14th February in the Forth Valley Sensory Centre. If you would like to find out more about the SAGOD meeting and enquire about speaking to Deafblind Scotland’s members on a topic matter you think would be of interest to them, please contact Sarah on 0141 777 5842 or email [email protected]
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Submit Your Film for Deaffest 2014! 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: [email protected]
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Deaffest has also just announced that the Ben Steiner bursary will be available to apply for again. The bursary offers £5000 towards making a film. Keep an eye on the Deaffest website for more information!
Address: Jackie Law, Deaffest Co-ordinator, Zebra Access Ltd, Creative Industries Centre, Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 9TG--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ben Steiner Bursary 2014Deaffest is delighted to announce that the Ben Steiner Bursary is available once again. This Bursary was first launched in 2009 and successfully premiered its first Bursary winner’s film at Deaffest 2009. This year we are giving Deaf media practitioners another opportunity to produce a film to be premiered exclusively in 2015.
The Ben Steiner Film Bursary will provide a gateway for Deaf Filmmakers who already have some experience to take a further step forward and have their work seen by the wider media community.Visit: http://deaffest.co.uk/ben-steiner-bursary-2014/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Consent – It’s Your DecisionOn BSL DVD, on www.nhsinform.co.uk and www.hris.org.ukThis BSL leaflet gives you information about your right to make decisions about your care and treatment. Please note that all local NHS boards within Scotland have been sent a master copy of the BSL DVDs and have full responsibility for making them available to members of the public, on request. For your own copy, you will need to contact your local NHS board to request this. Direct link to the BSL: www.nhsinform.co.uk/Rights/Publications/OtherFormats/BSL/ConsentItsYourDecision
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Relationships ScotlandThe organisation provides couple counselling / mediation / family therapy for couples / families in Scotland.
There is a deaf therapist presently training as a couple counselling therapist and will work with deaf couples who may need the service to sort out their relationship issues. This service will only cover the east part of Scotland (Tayside, Fife and Lothian). Anyone who lives in other areas are welcome if they are willing to travel.
It is a confidential and safe place in which individuals or couples are helped to explore their couple relationships, to understand each other better or to part without anger or bad feelings. It can help individuals to explore their relationship difficulties and how it might affect their children (if any). Also, there is the possibility of looking at any sexual difficulties that might arise within a relationship, for example, due to an affair, life changes, rows, communication breakdown, birth of a child etc.
Couples can come together or individually for relationship counselling. If you come as a couple you will be offered a joint initial assessment session to talk about the difficulties and to see the best way forward for you. Sometimes it is best for a couple to be seen together, sometimes though we might feel that some individual sessions followed by joint work is the best option. We will discuss this with you at the initial meeting.
Relationships Scotland is a charity which receives a range of funding, however, this does not cover our full costs so you will be asked to make a donation towards the cost of any sessions, you will though be offered the service regardless of your ability to make a donation. If you have a low or limited income the counselling may be offered at no cost.
If you feel you (and your partner) would benefit from this service, get in touch with Relationships Scotland to make a referral.
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To arrange to see a counsellor please contact the nearest service to you:
Couple Counselling Lothian: [email protected] Relationships Scotland Couple Counselling Fife: [email protected] Relationships Scotland Couple Counselling Tayside: [email protected]
Events
The Gathering 2014: 19th and 20th Feb at the SECC in GlasgowAlex Salmond will open The Gathering on Weds 10th Feb.Have you booked your stand yet?In 2013...• 89% of exhibitors made useful contacts or business leads for future work• 3,200 people visited over the two days• We were the number one Twitter trend in Glasgow What previous visitors have said"Best networking opportunity I have had. An excellent platform for networking and information gathering. A good range and variety of individuals and organisations to communicate with and get to know." "I had a wonderful day of workshops and networking with the stall holders. I gained a lawyer and an accountant and a structure to follow before talking to funders."
If you have any questions about taking part in The Gathering 2014 please email [email protected] or visit the website: www.gatherscotland.org.uk
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Glasgow Housing Association Follow-up MeetingWeds 5th Feb from 5.30pm – 7.30pm: Training Academy, 150 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1EJGlasgow Housing Association (GHA) and the BDA are working together to develop an Action Plan for Deaf people who use GHA services.We want your help to:• Improve communication• Easier access to services• Tell us how we can make things betterRefreshments providedFor more information and to book a place, contact Avril Hepner.Email: [email protected] -- SMS: 07814386298 -- ooVoo: Avril.Hepner.BDA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cook and Eat NightFriday 7th February The Cookery School, Glassford Street, Glasgow.Create and enjoy a delicious A la Carte meal under expert supervision from a top chef.Tickets are £40 each and limited. Contact 0141 777 5821 email [email protected] website www.deafblindscotland.org.uk
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is Sectarianism?Tues 11th Feb from 11am – 2pm: Deaf Connections, 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow G5 9EJAnti-Sectarianism launch: What is Sectarianism and does it happen in the Deaf Community?To book your place contact George McGowan: [email protected] Refreshments will be provided.
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Commonwealth Games WorkshopTues 25th Feb from 3pm – 5pm: Commonwealth House, 32 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LHThe Commonwealth Games 2014 team and the BDA would like to meet with you. Come and find out more. There will be:
An introduction to the Commonwealth Games 2014, Information about how the Commonwealth Games is being made accessible for Deaf people,
to make sure we are included, Facts and Figures – how much do you know about the Commonwealth Games?
For more information and to book a place, contact Avril Hepner.Email: [email protected] -- SMS: 07814386298 -- ooVoo: Avril.Hepner.BDA
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Homecoming Scotland 2014 - a year of brilliant momentsScotland is getting ready to welcome the world and herald the beginning of a 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.
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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: [email protected]; SMS: 07814386298; ooVoo: Avril.Hepner.BDA
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EdSign Lectures
iPad Technology as a Bridge to Services and EducationSuzanne Ehrlich, University of CincinnatiTues 18th Feb from 6.30pm – 8pmVenue to be confirmed
Evaluating the use of Technical Science Signs Online with Deaf Young PeopleAudrey Cameron, University of EdinburghRachel O’Neill, University of EdinburghGary Quinn, University of EdinburghTues 11th March from 6.30pm – 8pmRoom LG34, Paterson’s Land, Moray House, School of Education, University of Edinburgh
Framed by Frames: Deafness Mirrored in Media Discourses on Sign Language InterpretingXiao Zhao, Heriot Watt UniversityTues 1st April form 6.30pm – 8pmVenue to be confirmed
Send the Deaf to Orkney – Again?Jeff McWhinnney, Significan’t / SignVideoGraham Turner, Heriot Watt UniversityTues 15th April from 6.30pm – 8pmVenue to be confirmed
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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: [email protected]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gala BallDeafblind Scotland's Field of Dreams Gala Ball 2014 will take place at the Thistle Hotel, Glasgow on Friday 28th March. This is a black tie event. There will be a sparkling wine reception from 6.30pm. Carriages 12.30am.Tickets cost £70 each. A table of 10 costs £650Join us for an elegant and enjoyable black tie evening. Last year’s ball was enjoyed by celebrities including Greg Hemphill of Still Game and River City’s Pamela Byrne. Proceeds will be dedicated to the building of a new Learning and Development Centre in Lenzie for deafblind people. For enquiries or tickets please call 0141 777 5823 or email [email protected] Deafblind Scotland, 21 Alexandra Avenue, Lenzie G66 5BG
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Future Focus Themed CaféChinese Buffet Night: Weds 12th Feb from 4pm – 7pmDonaldson’s School, Preston Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6HZThe young adults on the Future Focus Employability Project at Donaldson’s are holding a ‘Chinese Buffet Night’ to celebrate Chinese New Year, and they would like to invite friends in the local community.The project helps the young people, aged 16+ who are deaf or have communication difficulties, to gain valuable skills and build up their confidence to help them secure employment.Prices: £9.95 per adult and £3.95 per child.Please support the young people by booking a table today, contact: 01506 841900 (open 8am to 8pm).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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!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 Scotland
New Level 1 BSL Studies starting in March: Bookings taken Now!
Why not challenge yourself and come and learn a new and exciting language?
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British Sign Language (BSL) Studies Level I
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.We also have a New Pre-Level 3 BSL Course starting in March
British Sign Language (BSL) Studies Pre-Level 3If you have just finished your BSL Level 2, but don’t feel quite ready for BSL Level 3, this is the ideal course for you.The Pre-Level 3 course is designed as a bridging course from BSL Level 2 to Level 3-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information and to reserve your place: Call: 0141 204 4096 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.academyofbsl.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/AcademyBSL
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1st March 2014 - ‘Legal context and translation in Court Settings’ with Grant Ferguson BSc LL.B PgDIP LP. This workshop is suitable for all candidates whatever their level of training or registration, including trainees and registered interpreters. All are welcome, but please note that the aim of the course is only to discuss legal lexicon, definitions of terms and procedures, and is not, in any way, to be perceived as interpreter training for the legal domain. Interpreting in the legal domain should only be undertaken by those with full interpreter registration and the appropriate interpreter training and preparation. Certificates of attendance will reflect this.
22nd March 2014 - ‘Visual Vernacular’ with Ronald HarteThis workshop will look at aspects of using and recognizing Vernacular BSL to and from Native Users. This will be done through storytelling, use of Classifiers, Agreement Verbs, Temporal Aspects, Plurality and NMFs to give additional information and enhance fluency.
For more information, or to apply, please email [email protected] Further information on the course content can be found at www.deafperspective.co.uk
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:15th February; 15th March: [All are Saturdays and at 2pm] Venue: 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 will soon be filled with useful information about the conference so bookmark it now! We will also provide more details here when known.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BSL Symposium 2Tuesday 18th MarchHoliday Inn Bloomsbury Hotel, Coram Street, London WH1N 1HT
The British Deaf Association (BDA) will be holding 2nd BSL Symposium on 18th March 2014 at the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury London. The BSL Symposium theme is “Strengthening Our Rights”. Two main aims are: (1) launch a report on legal status for BSL; and (2) working together to achieve more equality and rights for deaf people. There will be exhibitions as well.Speakers:
Kaisa Alanne, Director of the Finnish Deaf Association on “Sign Language and Government”, talking about what happen now in Finland that Government works with them to find ways of strengthening their legal rights.
Dr Sarah Batterbury, BDA’s consultant on a report “Legal Status for BSL”, After three course lunch, Liz Gibson-Scott, former Chief Executive of Deaf Action, and Linda
Richards on “Strengthening BSL/English Interpreting”. David Buxton on “Working Together and Winning More Support for BSL”. Closing speech by Jeff McWhinney, highly respected Deaf leader and Chief Executive of
Significan’t.
There will be two panels of experts chaired by Professor Graham Turner and Dr Robert Adam to answer questions from the audience. Only 100 spaces available, please book now to avoid disappointment. For more information, email [email protected]
Vacancies Charity Trustees/Board Members Deaf Connections is a leading voluntary organisation delivering specialist services to adult deaf people across Scotland. They are committed to enabling deaf people to participate fully in the community to make equality and fairness a normal feature of their everyday lives. They want to empower deaf people to make decisions about things which affect them most.
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Deaf Connections has undergone a significant period of change and there is a need to be able to continue to adapt to changing markets and environments. To help in continuing to move the Organisation forward an opportunity has arisen for individuals with relevant expertise to sit on their Board of Trustees. Although the positions are voluntary, reasonable expenses will be paid and the contribution you will be able to provide will be invaluable.
All we ask is that you have some proven experience in a required field as detailed below or knowledge and understanding of the deaf or hard of hearing community and wish to give something back. A small time commitment would be required (suggestion half a day per month). The Board meets every two months in Glasgow although any additional help and oversight you could provide would be appreciated.
In particular Deaf Connections would welcome interest from anyone with experience in the following areas:• Finance (with additional opportunity to take on office of Treasurer)• Property and Insurance• HR and legal• Governance, Risk and Regulation• Council and / or social work servicesIf you feel able to contribute to this worthwhile organisation please send your CV along with a brief note as to why you would like to sit on Deaf Connections Board of Trustees to Deaf Connections, 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, G5 9EJ, or email to [email protected] to apply.
Closing date: 25th FebruaryVisit www.deafconnections.co.uk for more information.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Future Focus is Now Recruiting!Future Focus at Donaldson's is looking for young adults, aged 16+ who are deaf or have communication difficulties, to join their Adult Employability and Training Project. Future Focus helps the young people to gain the skills they will need to help them find employment. The projects include: Core Skills (such as learning ICT, numeracy, literacy, language, independence and life skills), Catering & Hospitality, Horticulture, Health & Wellbeing and ICT/Virtual Museum. Future Focus would be very grateful if you could forward this information to any of your colleagues, any parents/carers or young people who may find this project of interest. If you are interested in finding out more information or enquire about joining Future Focus please contact [email protected] or 01506 238683 (telephone).
www.donaldsons.org.uk/futurefocus
Artlink: Gallery events for visitors with a hearing impairment.Louise Bourgeois, I give everything awayFruitmarket Gallery: Thursday 6th February 2 - 3pm.Louise Bourgeois is one of the greatest and most influential artists of our time. In a career spanning seven decades, from the 1940s until her death in 2010, she produced some of contemporary art’s most enduring images. This tour will introduce the exhibition and provide background information about the artist. To book your place e-mail [email protected] or call 0131 226 8181.
Walter Geikie, An Artist of Character City Art CentreTour with BSL Interpretation by Mary DunlopFriday 7th February 2pm
Join a small group tour introducing the work of this significant but overlooked artist, with BSL interpretation. Walter Geikie (1795-1837), a profoundly deaf Edinburgh artist was one of the most unique artists working in Edinburgh in the early 19th century, but his talent and contribution is often overlooked. A fine draughtsman and skilled printmaker, Geikie’s main focus was the portrayal of the
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city’s poor and working classes – subjects that he approached with honesty, empathy and wit. This exhibition highlights Geikie’s mastery of expression and character.To book contact Margaret Findlay: [email protected] or 0131 529 3963.Full run 19 October 2013 - 2 March 2014Free
SEEP: Fluidity in Body and LandscapeThe Space, media education 183 Dalry RoadExhibition, film and live performancesBSL interpretation and subtitles, BSL Interpreter Gordon Newton Wylie Black, 2nd interpreter tbcWednesday, 26th February - Saturday, 1st March 7:30pm nightly
Cachín Cachán Cachunga! and Scottish Transgender Alliance present SEEP – a theatrical, verbally-described and BSL-interpreted tour through an exhibition by trans & queer artists, followed by film and performances. CCC promotes LGBTQ artists, with an added focus on disabled, Deaf, migrant and racialised communities. The exhibition features BSL poetry performance and photographs by Deaf artist, Alison Smith. Curated by Sandra Alland. Tour and performances will have BSL interpretation and films are subtitled.www.blissfultimes.ca/seep2014.htm£3 on the door, info and bookings e-mail [email protected]
Through New Eyes 2Scottish Storytelling CentrePerformed entirely in BSLSaturday 15th March 6pm
Following the successful event in 2012, Through New Eyes 2 is an exciting new collection of British Sign Language storytelling and poetry, combining new perspectives on favourite stories and some innovative multi-media based stories. The evening is a celebration of the richness and diversity of BSL and Deaf culture, and will introduce the audience to a wide range of signing styles and more visual forms of the language.Performed entirely in BSL, without interpretation Suitable for all ages 10+Price £7-£10Booking - http://www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storytelling-centre/centre-events/through-new-eyes-2 0131 556 9579
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 [email protected] or 0131 621 8316 for more details. Admin fee £5.
Accessible Theatre: Interpreted---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Full listings on our website: http://www.scod.org.uk/calendar.php---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aberdeen | Signed
Ghost, Thurs 6th Feb at 7.30pmHis Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GL.
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Box Office Tel: 01224 641122, Fax: 01224 337632, Web: www.hmtaberdeen.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinburgh | Signed
Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Weds 5th Feb 2014 at 7.45pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk
War Horse, Sat 8th Feb 2014 at 2.30pm: Interpreter – Donna Ruane of TheatreSign BSL synopsis available at: www.theatresign.com/stageseen.html Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003 www.eft.co.uk
Buddy, Sat 15th Feb 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
Noel Coward’s Private Lives, Weds 5th March at 7.45pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk
Singin’ in the Rain, Sat 8th March at 2.30pmFestival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003 www.eft.co.uk
Union, Weds 9th April at 7.45pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk
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
Pressure, Weds 21st May at 7.45pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Glasgow | Signed
Miss Julie, Fri 14th Feb at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]
Glasgow Girls, Fri 7th March at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]
The Libertine, Thurs 15th May at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]
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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 [email protected]; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Perth | Signed Perth Theatre: For plays in the subscription season the last Saturday matinee of each show is BSL interpreted. www.horsecross.co.uk
Perth Theatre, 185 High Street Perth PH1 5UW Box office 0845 612 6324; Web: www.horsecross.co.uk; Email: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aberdeen | CaptionedGhost, Sat 8th Feb at 2.30pmHis Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GL.Box Office Tel: 01224 641122, Fax: 01224 337632, Web: www.hmtaberdeen.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When booking tickets, ask for seats suitable for viewing the captions!
When booking tickets, ask for seats suitable for viewing the captions!
Edinburgh | CaptionedLong Day’s Journey Into Night, Sat 8th Feb at 2.30pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk
Buddy, Thurs 13th Feb at 7.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003
Singin’ in the Rain, Thurs 6th March at 7.30pmFestival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003 www.eft.co.uk
Noel Coward’s Private Lives, Sat 8th March at 2.30pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk
West Side Story, Thurs 27th March at 7.30pmEdinburgh Playhouse, 18–22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AATel 0131 524 3301 Text relay 18001 (0131) 524 3301Email [email protected] | www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
Union, Sat 12th April at 2.30pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk
Happy Days: A New Musical, Thurs 15th May at 7.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ
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Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003www.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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When booking tickets, ask for seats suitable for viewing the captions!
Glasgow | CaptionedMiss Julie, Sat 15th Feb at 2.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]
Glasgow Girls, Sat 1st March at 2.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]
The Perfect Murder, Sat 22nd March at 2.30pmKing'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 [email protected]; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)
The Libertine, Thurs 22nd May at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected]; 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.php Updated daily!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinburgh: Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZTwelve Years a Slave, Sun 16th Feb at 3.05pm Inside Llewyn Davis, Sun 23rd Feb at 1.15pm------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Glasgow: Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RBThe Invisible Woman, Fri 7th Feb at 3.20pm, Mon 10th Feb at 5.50pm, Sun 16th Feb at 2.15pm AND Tues 18th Feb at 8.20pm------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Inverness: Eden Court cinema, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SAThe Invisible Woman, Mon 17th Feb at 8.15pmThe Monuments Men, Weds 26th Feb at 7.15pmCopy Deadline for the Next IssueAs always, the deadline is the end of this month. Please forward your contributions for the next bulletin to: [email protected].
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