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SCoD DirectorSCoD has appointed Janis McDonald to succeed Lilian Lawson OBE who retires at the end of this year, as SCoD Director. Janis will take up her appointment on 3rd January 2014. As part of her induction to SCoD, Janis will attend a number of SCoD meetings in the next three months. The media release about this appointment can be viewed on our website http://www.scod.org.uk/news.php?action=view&news_id=297

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Congratulations to GrantWe would all like to say congratulations to Grant Ferguson for successfully completing and passing his legal studies. He has been awarded a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Strathclyde. Grant’s next challenge is to secure a placement as a lawyer and put some of that hard-earned knowledge to good use! Good luck Grant and very well done!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Project OfficersAs reported in the last bulletin, the Scottish Government has funded a consortium of deaf organisations led by SCoD to launch the project Equality and Access for Deaf People. We are now seeking to recruit two project officers: one in Edinburgh, the other based in Glasgow. The advert can be found in the vacancies section of this bulletin and on our website: http://www.scod.org.uk/Project_officers_(2_posts)-i-392.html. Closing date for applications is Friday 13th September and interviews will be held on Monday 23rd September.

Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)The SCoD Management Committee will discuss the draft SCoD (SCIO) constitution at their meeting on 5th September. The National Council will then have the opportunity to discuss the draft constitution before we pass it on to OSCR along with our application to convert to a SCIO. It is hoped that the new SCIO will be formed on 1st April 2014.

SCoD National Council MeetingSCoD National Council will meet in Touchbase, Glasgow on Thursday 31st October at 10.30am.

SCoD AGMThis year our AGM is being held in Touchbase in Glasgow on Thursday 31st October at 2pm. Lilian Lawson OBE, SCoD Director will be the speaker but no title has been given as yet. Attendance is free and open to all but you must let us know you are coming! Please email [email protected] with the subject line “AGM attendance”.

SCoD Management Committee ElectionsSo far we have received three nominations for Management Committee but need at least three more. Please talk to your colleagues and submit your nominations to Alison Coyle no later than 26th September.

BSL & Linguistic Access Working GroupThe BSL & Linguistic Access Working Group (BSLLAWG) met in Edinburgh on 20th August. Mark Griffin MSP attended and gave an update on the BSL Bill. He told the BSLLAWG that as a Private Member’s Bill, the BSL Bill has been reviewed by the Non Government Bills Unit (formerly NEBU - the Non Executive Bills Unit). A policy paper is being drafted which will be sent out to an independent legal draftsman to check before going to the Presiding Officer who will say whether it has legal competence. The BSLLAWG and Mark Griffin MSP had a good discussion on how we

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(deaf organisations and people) could work with Mark to ensure that his bill would get through the Scottish Parliament and make it to the statute books.However it may be six months before the BSL Bill will be debated in the Scottish Parliament. The BSLLAWG assured Mark Griffin MSP that he would have full support from this group.

Cross Party Group on DeafnessThe Cross Party Group on Deafness (CPGD) will meet on Tuesday 10th September 2013 at 5.30pm in the Scottish Parliament. The main agenda item will be the Scottish Lipreading Strategy Group. Delia Henry of Action on Hearing Loss will speak to this item. If you are interested in attending to observe this meeting, please email Alison Coyle: [email protected]

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Five years ago, we ran a Big Lottery funded project to support deaf people struggling with the impact of the recession. Sadly, the financial climate has not improved, and we now feel there is need for another one, but first we need your help.Through our new project, we will support deaf people in need of help with their financial management, or who are worried about going into debt. In particular, we will address the impact of changes taking place as a result of welfare reforms (such as the move from DLA to Personal Independent Payments). We will work with deaf people on a one-to-one basis, as well as running workshops across Scotland.

To move forward with this project, however, we need to prove there is a need for it. This is where you can help us. Visit the following link and complete the short questionnaire. It'll only take a minute!

Please forward this link widely and encourage your clients to complete the questionnaire.

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shopping with Amazon? Support SCoD at No Extra Cost to You!If, like most of us here at SCoD HQ, you regularly shop on Amazon, now you can raise money for SCoD at the same time! Simply access the Amazon site through the link on our website (available on our home page as well as through Support SCoD). It will direct you to the usual Amazon site, the only difference being that whatever you buy, Amazon will donate a percentage of your spend to us for advertising their site.

It really is that simple. So if you’re thinking of shopping on Amazon, please help SCoD by using this link: http://www.scod.org.uk/Donate_online-i-111.htmlIf you are viewing this bulletin online, simply click the Amazon logo.

General NewsVulnerable Clients GuidanceThe Law Society of Scotland has written guidance for solicitors to apply when a client may lack full capacity to instruct a solicitor.http://www.lawscot.org.uk/rules-and-guidance/section-b/rule-b1-standards-of-conduct/guidance/b15-vulnerable-clients-guidance

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Young Talent on Screen Film FestivalYoung Talent on Screen is a film festival organised by, and for disabled children and young people, run by a dedicated group who are passionate about film and who want to use their knowledge and skills to plan a festival together.YToS is launching a call out for short films made by disabled children and young people up to 25 years old. The YToS team will view the films submitted and discuss together which films should be screened and what shape the festival will take. The selected filmmakers will be invited to the festival as guests, attend all screenings for free and have the chance to meet other filmmakers through social events and activities. The Festival will take place in Glasgow in March 2014.We are looking for all kinds of short films (5 minutes and under) from around the world – it costs nothing to enter and individuals and groups can submit as many films as they like.Please visit www.project-ability.co.uk/programmes/create/films to download an application form and submit it before 10th January 2014 at [email protected]

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The PIP TimetableFrom 7th October 2013: Existing DLA claimants who report a change in their DLA care or mobility needs will be asked to claim PIP. Claimants with fixed term DLA awards due to expire after the end of February 2014 will also be asked to claim PIP. Young people turning age 16 will also need to claim PIP.

Between October 2015 and 2018: All the remaining eligible claimants in receipt of a DLA award will be invited to make a claim for PIP. The DWP plan to have contacted everyone by 2018. The DWP will write to individuals in plenty of time to explain what to do. You don't need to contact DWP just now.

You will find a simple summary of PIP and what's happening when online at www.gov.uk/pip. This site will soon include more information about how to claim PIP and the phone numbers to call. The website also features an online checker (www.gov.uk/pip-checker) that uses your date of birth to work out how and when you might be affected.

If you want to know more, the DWP has created an online toolkit at www.dwp.gov.uk/pip-toolkit, which includes material, from a simple Quick Guide and FAQs, to a map of the claims process.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------New Easy-Read Guide on the Self-directed Support Act 2013The Scottish Government has made a new law about self-directed support. This easy-read guide explains the new law and what it means.The guide provides a summary of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 covering:• What the Act does• Its values & principles• The Self-directed Support options• Support & information• Support planning & review processDownload the guide: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0042/00423126.pdf

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Self-Directed Support (SDS) Information Support DatabaseSelf-Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) has launched a new national interactive tool, the self-directed support (SDS) information support database. The new fully accessible online tool will allow individuals to search the available support and find information providers to answer their queries around SDS throughout Scotland. This will enable individuals to have more choice and control over their own care. The website is a vital tool for anyone to use to get the information and support they need to navigate self-directed support (SDS) any time in their lives, whether they are disabled people, people with long term conditions, older people, carers or professionals. Check it out here at: www.sdsinfo.org.uk for further information in regards SDS you can also contact SDSS: 0131 516 4195.

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Personal Independence Payment: National Go-Live for New ClaimsPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) has replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people who were aged 16 to 64 on 8 April 2013 or reach age 16 after that date. This is initially for new claims only. New claimsNew claims to PIP started for the whole of Great Britain from 10 June 2013. From this date people aged 16 to 64 can no longer make new claims to DLA. We'll refer people wishing to claim DLA to the PIP new claims number 0800 917 2222 (textphone 0800 917 7777).Our experience of taking the first PIP claims during April and May has been that the initial call to claim PIP is quick and easy for the majority of people. We are only gathering a limited amount of basic information at this stage and it helps if people have the necessary information to hand - details can be found at www.gov.uk/pip.If a claimant is unable to deal with us over the phone, or can't get help to make the initial claim call, they can request that we post a paper PIP claim form to them to capture the basic information necessary. Stocks of clerical claim forms are not available to order.EnquiriesFor any other PIP enquiries, please encourage claimants to phone the PIP enquiry line 0845 850 3322 (textphone 0845 601 6677). It is important claimants and advisors use this number rather than the claims line if they have a query, because this will enable us to help more quickly and effectively. We're expecting 35,000 claims a month on average, so you may get increasing numbers of enquiries.What is different from the April controlled start?Both Atos Healthcare and Capita Health and Wellbeing now deliver PIP assessments in different areas of the country, working in partnership with us. Assessments may involve a face-to-face consultation. Up-to-date information about PIPVisit www.dwp.gov.uk/pip-toolkit for up-to-date information to adapt for your own guidance and communications. We've attached a checklist that is part of the toolkit, which contains practical advice about forms, leaflets and online guidance to link to. More information about welfare reform is available on our website, including a DWP reform communications toolkit and a Universal Credit toolkit for partner organisations.Direct claimants to www.gov.uk/pip for the latest information, including an online checker which tells them when they may be affected: www.gov.uk/pip-checker.Please continue to email us at [email protected] with your questions and to share your experiences of PIP. We can also offer advice or help with tailoring materials for you. You can follow @ODIgovuk on Twitter for information about delivery of the government's vision for disabled people, including PIP updates.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Next Generation Text ServiceBT is on target for the April 2014 launch of the Next Generation Text Service. The new service has some exciting new features, however for customers who don’t want to change their textphone or the way they make calls they can continue to use the 18001 prefix as the new service will work in the same way as the current Text Relay. The new service will be available on home, office, and mobile phone lines from BT and other phone providers and will introduce alternatives to the 18002 prefix, textphones, Voice Carry Over (VCO).

18002 alternativeAs a text-user from April 2014 you will be able to link your home, office or mobile phone number to a TextNumber. TextNumbers will have the same number of digits as standard phone numbers and there will be two groups. One starting with 03 for your home or office, and the other starting with 07 for your mobile phone. You will be able to give your TextNumber to your bank, friends and family, or anybody who wants to call you. They will simply dial the TextNumber and their call will connect to you via the Next Generation Text Service to be answered using a textphone or an Internet connected device (see: Textphone alternative below). When you make a call through the service the person you are calling will see your TextNumber, so if they return your call they will automatically dial the TextNumber rather than your phone number. TextNumbers will work with textphones and the new parallel channels below.


Textphone alternativeRather than needing a textphone, from April 2014 you will be able to use an Internet connected device for calls via the Next Generation Text Service. Once you have installed the free app on your computer, tablet or smartphone the service will use your Internet connection and phone call to create two parallel channels between you and the service. The Internet connection will be used for text while the phone call is used for voice.As with the current Text Relay you will need a phone line or mobile phone to make and receive calls. When you make a call it’s your phone that your telephone service provider will bill if there are any call charges. We are using a phone line in parallel with an Internet connection because:

it guarantees the voice quality for text users with some hearing when someone calls you any alerting device on your phone will be triggered e.g. house lights

flash, phone vibrates, pager vibrates, etc. you won’t need a separate phone account for text calls you can chose your telephone service provider telephone providers can offer text calls as part of their standard bundled packages the emergency services can use existing location systems it significantly reduces the possibility of fraudulent use

VCO alternativeThe Next Generation Text Service parallel channels will enable words to be typed and read at the same time as words are spoken and heard. This means that you will be able to reply immediately without using VCO, and even speak while the other person’s words are being relayed. Parallel channels also mean that like a voice phone call the other person will be able to interrupt you or show understand without waiting for ‘GA’ and taking control of the conversation.InformationMore information about the new Next Generation Text Service will be available on a new website later this year. Please check www.textrelay.org for updates.

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National Lipreading Awareness Week 2013

UK’s inaugural Lipreading Awareness Week to take place 9th September – 13th September 2013Taster sessions of lipreading classes to be made available in various locations across the UK and EireOnly 0.06 percent of the 10million people in the UK with a hearing impairment attend lip reading classesIn September2013 The Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA) is launching Lipreading Awareness Week, the first such drive to promote the availability of Lipreading and How to Manage Hearing Loss.Find out more from: www.lipreading.org.uk

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scotrail Online Consultation: 19th SeptemberScotrail is seeking opinions from disabled people on rail services – there’s a £20 Amazon voucher in it for you!

Scotrail are to hold an online discussion about access to rail services in Scotland on 19th September at 3pm and 6pm. The discussions will take place online so respondents will need access to the internet.

There is no right or wrong answer as it is just opinions and views they are interested in. The groups are similar to a chat room where Scotrail will be posting questions for respondents to discuss.

The group discussions will last between an hour and an hour and a half depending on how much everyone has to say!

If you are interested in taking part please contact Donna at Inclusion Scotland: [email protected]


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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

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NHS 24 BSL ServicesNHS 24 can be accessed in BSL via webcam. Patients can also request, within certain pilot health board areas, one of NHS 24’s online BSL Interpreters for hospital or GP appointments.

In addition, Breathing Space, a confidential service for anyone feeling low or depressed can also be accessed via webcam. Visit: www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk and click Breathing Space BSL service. Watch the video for more information. Click connect and follow the on screen instructions.

To access NHS 24’s BSL service log onto www.nhs24.com and click BSL Services. The service is free and no registration is required. On the website there are videos presented in BSL, which explain NHS 24’s services. Staff at NHS 24 are available to speak at events and demonstrate how to access NHS 24’s BSL online services or can provide leaflets and further information on this pilot project.Please contact Gill McInnes: [email protected] or telephone 0141 337 4598 for more information.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deaf History Scotland: Annual General MeetingThe DHS AGM will take place at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road Camelon Falkirk FK1 4DD on Saturday 26th October from 11am to 3pm. Roba Drewry and Morag Rosie will speak about their deaf father, professional footballer James McLean who played for Cardiff City. .

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disabled People and Internet AccessBased on the various news articles surrounding disabled peoples lack of internet access (recent example: http://tinyurl.com/btj8vgd) along with the Digital by Default report, Inclusion Scotland is looking to collate examples/case studies of people affected.

If you know anyone who doesn't have any internet access and may be affected by the move of benefits claims online, please let us know. Contact us: [email protected] or telephone 07429 199617.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aspire2 Fulfilling Potential: Making it Happen online magazineThe aim of the magazine is to inspire young disabled people to get involved with disability issues. The first edition looks at the Paralympic Legacy, Sport and the disability strategy.The magazine has interviews with Lord Coe, Boris Johnson and Sophie Christiansen who talk about what the Paralympic Legacy means for them. It also features some of the projects that have been inspired by the Paralympic Games including the Deloitte Parasport website, Channel 4, BuDS (Buckinghamshire Disability Service), and Inspire Peterborough. The Young DPULO (Disabled People's User-Led Organisations) Ambassadors have been involved in the preparing the magazine and provided an article. We want to encourage more young disabled people to get involved with, or benefit from, some of the projects that have been inspired by Paralympic Games.The magazine can be found at: http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/fulfilling-potential/index.php Future editions in December and Spring 2014 will look at attitudes and perceptions; and employment. For braille, large print formats and a summary in BSL with audio voice-over and subtitles, please email [email protected]




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Events NHS Interpreting Consultation for Deaf BSL Users and What is Advocacy? Fri 6th September at 7pmCoatbridge Deaf Club, Unit 40, Fountain Business Centre, Ellis Street, Coatbridge, ML15 3AAFollowing the consultation, Avril Hepner will give a presentation entitled: What is Advocacy?For more information, contact: [email protected]; SMS: 07814386298

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Talk by WW&J McClure SolicitorsWorking in partnership with Avril Hepner, BDA Community Advocacy and Development Officer

Leaving a Will:Gives you peace of mind about your family’s future.Helps you to manage your future.Power of Attorney:Puts you in control (you choose someone who YOU trust to deal with your money, home, health and welfare).The Family Protection Trust:Wake up and protect your family’s future!Protect your family’s inheritance – don’t let it go elsewhere

Sessions taking place on:Weds 11th September from 1pm – 4pmWW&J McClure Solicitors, 3 Cadogan Street, Glasgow G2 6QEThurs 12th September from 11am – 1pmGlasgow Deaf Senior Citizens, Deaf Connections, 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, G5 9EJThurs 19th September from 6.30pm – 9.30pmWW&J McClure Solicitors, 3 Cadogan Street, Glasgow G2 6QE

For more information and to book your place, contact Avril Hepner.Email: [email protected] -- SMS: 07814386298 -- ooVoo: Avril.Hepner.BDA

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Justice For All”Does this include Deaf people?Healthy Deaf Minds Scotland gets back to business!Wednesday 25th September, 6.30pm – 8.30pmSkyline Suite, 7th Floor, Mercure Hotel, Princes Street, Edinburgh

Healthy Deaf Minds Scotland invites you to hear Dr Sue O’Rourke, Independent Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who specialises in working with deaf people in legal settings.

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

Healthy Deaf Minds is able to continue with the generous funding from Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation

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Should Deaf Citizens be able to serve as Jurors?Tues 1st October from 6.30pm – 8pmDeaf Action, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY

Professor Jemina Napier, Heriot-Watt UniversityJemina will present in BSL; interpreting into English will be available

In the UK, Australia, Ireland and most countries, Deaf citizens are not permitted to serve as jurors. This presentation will give an overview of on-going research (beginning in 2006) to investigate the




feasibility of deaf people who use sign language serving as jurors from different perspectives (deaf people, interpreters, legal professionals). The outcomes of this research may have a potential impact on law reform.All welcome but spaces are limited – please arrive early.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stroke Information: In Memory of John McGilpThurs 3rd October 6pm – 9pmDeaf Connections, 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow G5 9EJ Programme:

Introduction by Avril Hepner Chest Heart Stroke Scotland Deaf Stroke Project Real life stories about stroke Deaf Connections Healthy Living Centre Questions and comments

Attendance is free. For more information and to book your place, contact Avril Hepner by 26th Sept.Email: [email protected] SMS: 07814 286298 ooVoo: Avril.Hepner.BDA

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you a British Sign Language user?Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Our twice weekly British Sign Language webcam service is available from the Breathing Space website: www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk by clicking on ‘BSL service’

If you are a British Sign Language user, we would be grateful if you could complete our short BSL Service Survey to help us to make improvements and ensure the service is meeting your needs.

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Renfrewshire Hard of Hearing Support Group The group meets at 1.30pm on the first Thursday of every month. If you live in or around Renfrewshire why not pop in. We use speech to text on an overhead screen to make sure the session is accessible. The group meets in the Conference room of the Mile End Centre 30 Seedhill Road. Paisley PA1 1SA. Meetings last about an hour and a half and tea/coffee is available.Find out more: phone: 0141 847 4979, fax: 0141 847 4981, textphone: 0141 848 7232, SMS: 07799477108 … or just call in at the meeting.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ALL Deaf Cruise: October 25, 2014 until November 1, 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: 757-258-9181Or visit: http://passagesdeaftravel.com/dfc2014/index.htm

BSL (British Sign Language) and Deaf Awareness Classes in ScotlandDeaf Awareness & Communication Tactics / BSL Training eventsWe are offering 2 courses:

1. Deaf Awareness & Communication Tactics with Deaf People – half day (3 hour) session - £54 per person

2. Deaf Awareness & Communication Tactics with Deaf with Work Based Sign Language (BSL) – full day (6 hour) session - £96 per person

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use your services. The above courses are for anyone who wishes to become familiar with the basic issues faced by deaf people and acquire some basic skills and awareness and how to identify and use appropriate communication tactics with deaf people.

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British Sign Language Level 1SQA British Sign Language Level 1 Course — part time. Commences week beginning Monday 2nd September. 6pm to 8.30pm for 12 to 15 weeks. Cost £300 which includes all materials, exam fees and certificate.

Coming up: Weekend Workshops: Hands on Signing, Advanced Sign, Deafblind Manual, Fingerspelling.For further information please contact Ellen on telephone or text on 0141 777 6111 or e-mail:[email protected]

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Portfolio EvidenceDeaf Perspective will provide a number of workshops for students to gather the required evidence samples. Suitable deaf role-models and staff will be provided during these opportunities. Workshops will be delivered in Glasgow.Ideal for students who have completed the recommended Language Development Courses and who wish to complete their Portfolio Evidence before the next academic year.

If required, Deaf Perspective assessors will review all evidence collected and provide candidates with regular feedback on their performance. Such feedback and guidance will be delivered during 1:1 sessions. Candidates should use this feedback and guidance to ensure that their portfolio material is of an appropriate standard to be signed-off and submitted to Signature.

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LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

British Sign Language (BSL) Studies Level I

NEW CLASS STARTING IN GLASGOW ON: Thursday 5th September 2013 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 ON: Tuesday 17th September 2013 18.00 – 20.15If 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 3For more information find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AcademyBSLCall on: 0141 204 4096 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.academyofbsl.co.uk


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BSL (British Sign Language) Sessions for Learners in ScotlandBSL Café – GlasgowAre you learning BSL? Are you looking for a place to ask advice, meet other learners and get support for assessments? Well this is ideal for you! This session will give you the opportunity between classes to try out your signing or maybe you haven't signed in a while and want to brush up. Maybe you have an assessment coming up and you would like to practice with new people. 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: [All are Saturdays and at 2pm]

28th September, 26th October, 23rd NovemberVenue: 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]: Edinburgh BSL Group.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign ClubDeafblind Scotland hosts a sign club in its Lenzie base every second Thursday night 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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sharing Patient Information: Realising the Potential of a Paperless NHS29th October, The Clarendon Suites, 2 Stirling Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9SBThe introduction of a 'paperless NHS' will save the NHS an estimated £5bn per year• This will also allow patient data to be shared on a scale never before seen in the UK• Do you want to enhance the provision of high-quality care and promote the UK as a world leader

in medical innovation?• Are you interested in creating the right balance between sharing information and protecting

patient privacy?Register Your Place TodayConfirmed Speakers IncludeMike Sinclair: Chair, Health Informatics Congress, Vice-Chair Professionalism and Vice-Chair Events, BCS HealthRichard Corbridge: Chief Information Officer, National Institute for Health ResearchKaren Thomson: Information Governance Lead, National Information Governance BoardDr Amir Hannan: GP, Haughton Thornley Medical Practice


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View full details of programme, speakers and book your place online: http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/268/sharing-patient-information

At Sharing Patient Information: realising the potential of a paperless NHS we will explore the benefits a move towards a paperless NHS will have on the quality of care professionals will be able to provide as well as the capacity for medical research.

Expert speakers and panellists will discuss the possible benefits whilst also addressing the importance of effective information governance to ensure patient data is utilised in a safe and ethical way. Case studies will share best practice with delegates to assess how sharing information can enhance the quality of care and the capacity for innovation in research.

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Public Health Scotland: Promoting a Healthier NationThurs 5th Sept at Dynamic Earth, 112-116 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS

In 2010 Scotland was being described as the 'sick man of Europe' suffering higher mortality rates for cancer, heart disease and stroke than anywhere else in the UKDespite public health advancements in recent years Scotland still faces significant challenges to improve the health of the nationAre you interested in which policies and strategies will prove to deliver the most successful outcomes?Do you want to know what can be done to change lifestyle habits and improve population health?

Confirmed Speakers Include: Dr Andrew Fraser, Director of Public Health Science, NHS Health Scotland Lorna Forde, Service Lead, The Glasgow and Clyde Weight Management Service Dr Linda de Caestecker, Director Of Public Health, National Health Service Greater Glasgow

and Clyde Professor Anne Ludbrook, HERU and University of Aberdeen Professor John Frank, Director, Scottish Collaboration For Public Health and Policy

Full details and booking, visit http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk

At Public Health Scotland experts will highlight the current situation and future outlook for the health of the nation and discuss possible strategies that can be employed to deliver the necessary improvements. Delegates will be given the opportunity to be fully informed of current thinking and practice which can be implemented within their own initiatives to improve population health.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My NHS? A Consultation EventMon 9th September 6.30pm – 8pmDeaf Action, Albany Street, Edinburgh

The NHS was established in Scotland in 1948. As the NHS celebrates its 65th anniversary, we ask what the NHS has done for members of the Deaf community.As technology has developed and improved, has the NHS been responsive to the needs of Deaf patients? IS it your NHS?NHS 24 wants to know what more they can do. Please come along on Monday 9th Sept to let them know and share your views.

Presented by Marion Fletcher.Based in Edinburgh, Marion Fletcher has been involved with the Deaf Community in Scotland for over thirteen years.Marion has recently been sub-contracted by NHS24 to carry out an evaluation of their online BSL pilot project.

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Hearing Link UK Conference 2013 and International Hearing Loop Conference

An engaging line-up of speakers will add an extra dimension to the packed programme that will unfold at the 3rd International Hearing Loop Conference.

‘Hearing Loops for All’ takes place in the Winter Garden, Eastbourne, from 6th-7th October 2013. Hosted by Hearing Link, it aims to identify opportunities and options for encouraging hearing loop technology to become more widely available and accessible to hard of hearing people.

Over two days the varied programme will cover three themes: • technical aspects of hearing loops• practical issues of ensuring more and better hearing loops are made available• experiences, needs and views of hearing loop users

Keynote speakers have been confirmed from the Australia, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA.

On day one of the conference social psychologist David Myers from Hope College in Michigan, USA, will discuss ‘Let’s Loop America’ campaign and its progress so far.

He will be followed by Juliette Sterkens, audiologist and hearing loop advocate for Wisconsin, USA. Her keynote speech entitled ‘It’s not so much about loops as it is about hearing loss’ is a thought-provoking addition to the programme.

Day two will welcome Brenda Battat, Past Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America, who will present an insightful talk – ‘People and Loops – Getting it together’. Also featured on the second day of the programme is Pete Halsey, Executive Director of ACT Deafness Resource Centre in Australia who will discuss loops systems from his country.

The two-day conference will also feature a progress report on the successes of the ‘Let’s Loop Eastbourne’ campaign supported by Hearing Link. There will also be presentations from audiology professionals and loop system experts from across Europe and the USA who will discuss their experiences of the technology.

To find out more about the 3rd International Hearing Loop Conference programme visit www.hearinglink.org/loopconference/programme or contact Hearing Link – [email protected] or Tel/text 0300 111 1113, SMS: 07526 123255.

Hearing Link will also host its UK Conference the day before the international conference on Saturday 5th October. It too will be held in Eastbourne. The theme is ‘Travel, Leisure and Accessible Tourism’ and it promises to be a lively, friendly and enormously helpful event. The programme is now available to view at www.hearinglink.org/UKconference

Costs for attending both conferences have been kept as low as possible and are from £25. Bookings should be made through Hearing Link’s event booking partner, The Ear Foundation, at www.hearinglink.org/loopconference

Excellent sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are also available at both events. Speak with Julie Leggett to find out more – [email protected] or visit www.hearinglink.org/events

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The BAA 10th Annual Conference: “Building skills for the future”18th and 19th November at Manchester Central Conference Centre Windmill St, Manchester M2 3GXThe UK’s biggest audiology conference. Delegate registration, abstract submission and award nominations are now open!

Key Date: Early bird price is only valid until: 30th September 2013This year’s theme, Building Skills for the Ffuture, aims to address a broad range of clinical,


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academic and professional issues within audiology.

Sessions will look outwardly to other professions and consider how learning from other specialisms such as neurology and vision sciences will further enhance the role of audiologists and build skills for the future. In addition this year’s conference will look within the profession to explore the latest research findings, upcoming innovative methods and clinical techniques.

Celebrated speakers include: Louise Hickson (Australia), Patricia McCarthy (USA), Paul Radomskij (UK), Sebastian Hendricks (UK) and many more. View the programme online at www.baaudiology.org

Abstract submission and registration is available at: www.baaudiology.org

If you have any questions please contacts the BAA events team at [email protected] Tel: 01506 292042

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Dementia Scotland 2013: A National Priority Mon 21st Oct at Surgeons' Hall, Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DW

Following the publication of Scotland's first Dementia Strategy in June 2010, there has never been a time of more public and political interest in dementia.The Scottish Government is currently developing a new dementia strategy, there has been excellent progress, but there is still much to do.Would you like to learn how this momentum is being maintained and built upon?How will policies around personalisation, integration and funding of care and support improve the lives of those living with dementia and their families?

Confirmed speakers include:Jim Pearson, Deputy Director of Policy, Alzheimer Scotland; Sandra Shafii, AHP Dementia Consultant, NHS Lanarkshire; Scottish Dementia Working Group; National Dementia Carers Network

Topics being discussed include:Responding to the dementia challenge; Implementing the new dementia strategy; Improving diagnosis rates; Providing the right environment; Innovations in care and support; Ensuring quality of life; Building dementia-friendly communitiesRegister online: http://www.regonline.co.uk/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1210567&lbrd=1&rtypeid=297179

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The theme of the conference is: Equality for Deaf PeopleFind out more from: wfdsydney2013.com

Vacancies Project Officers – Equality and Access for Deaf PeopleGlasgow & Edinburgh Salary: circa £32,000Hours: Full time 35 hours per weekFixed term: two years

We are seeking two Project Officers to work with the Scottish Government, Scottish public bodies and deaf organisations to improve equality of opportunity for deaf and deafblind people, by supporting public authorities and others to implement a range of measures which will bring about the necessary improvements in equality of access and opportunity for deaf and deafblind people.

The two posts are funded by the Scottish Government Equality Unit for two years.

The successful candidates will have an understanding of, and passion for the needs of deaf and deafblind people, experience of working with government and public bodies, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong grasp of progress measurement. A British Sign Language qualification would be advantageous.

One post will be based in Glasgow and the other post in Edinburgh.

Download: the Job Description, Application Form and Monitoring Form from our website: www.scod.org.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] For an informal discussion, contact Lilian Lawson OBE, Director by email: [email protected]

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Sound Sense (Volunteer Befriending Project) Co-ordinator 28 hours per weekFixed term to 31 March 2014 (possibility of extension subject to funding)Salary £19,000 (£15,200 pro rata)

Deaf Action is a long established Scottish voluntary organisation providing a range of services to deaf people and those with sensory needs. We are looking for someone with the experience and skills needed to co-ordinate our Sound Sense Befriending Service in Dundee.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated person who is able to support existing volunteer befrienders, recruit new volunteers and promote the service to deaf people and the local voluntary and community sector.

Contact Lisa Roy at Head Office for an information pack, or Susan Gibson, Community Services




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Manager on 01382 221124 or [email protected] for an informal discussion.Deaf Action, Head Office, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY.Tel: 0131 556 3128 Fax: 0131 557 8283 Text: 0131 557 0419 SMS: 07775 620757Closing date for applications: Monday 9th September.

Appointment is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) and appropriate check. 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

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chief ExecutiveSalary: £42,750Job Type: Full timeClosing date: 12 noon, Mon 9th SeptemberLocation: Glasgow

We are looking for a confident, motivational and resourceful individual who is proactive, determined and visionary with excellent management skills. You will be an outstanding communicator who can speak with authority on behalf of Scottish disabled people to a range of audiences and act as a public ambassador for the organisation. You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the social model of disability, independent living and disabled people’s human rights and be familiar with the social, political and cultural context and wider equalities perspective in Scotland.

The pack, comprising a Candidate Brief and Application Form, is available at www.inclusionscotland.org. Alternatively you can email [email protected] or phone 0141-221-7589.

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Consultant (Short Term Contract)The British Deaf Association (BDA) is seeking a freelance consultant to work with the Chief Executive and a new working group for a legal status for British Sign Language (BSL).

A working group is to be set up for a limited period to look into the meaning of a legal status for BSL and to come up with a clear statement to both the Deaf Community and politicians about the need for a legal status. We therefore seek a consultant to:

1. Collect information and/or Sign Language Acts from other countries who have given legal status to sign languages. Identify the benefits and costs, and whether it would work well here.

2. Find any clear evidence or legal cases that show protection for deaf people under the Equality Act, if any.

3. Produce a draft paper with a clear recommendation4. Consult on the draft paper with the Deaf Community5. Consult on the draft paper with key politicians who support deaf rights6. Complete a “BSL Bill” paper and issue a public statement on why there is a need for legal

status for BSL

The working group meetings will be held in London. The first in September 2013.

The report must be completed by the end of March 2014. Meetings would be held in September, December and March. During this period there will be regular email correspondence to ensure that the project is making real progress and moving forward without delays.

Please send your CV including evidence of your work experience covering research, report writing and consultations. Also a statement showing why you think you are the right person to achieve this, for how many days in total within the limited period and with your inclusive costs.



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Closing date: Friday 6th September. Send your CV and supporting statement to [email protected]

BDA Head Office, 2nd Floor, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA

The BDA is a registered charity in England and Wales (1031687) and in Scotland (SC042409). Company limited by guarantee registered in England no. 2881497

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Educational AdvisorOpen University - Student ServicesBased in Edinburgh

£30,424 - £36,298 (pro rata)29.6 hours per week, permanent (Ref: 9236)

We are seeking to recruit an Educational Adviser to join our team based in our Edinburgh office.You will have responsibility for providing advice and guidance to students, primarily in Scotland. This work will mostly be undertaken by telephone, email and other online media. You will be expected to take on a specialist role for particular aspects of University policy and/or student support, as well as lead on a particular curriculumarea. Your specialist areas would include disability work and you would be expected to spend a significant proportion of your time on this aspect of the role. You will also be involved in liaising with internal teams and external organisations in order to ensure that students are provided with appropriate support.

You should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with relevant work experience in advice, guidance or support, and preferably a relevant professional qualification. You should also have an understanding of the needs of adult distance learners; good written and oral communication skills; experience of the use of information technology and be comfortable with working in a changingcustomer-focused environment. You should also have an understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.

Please note on your application form which post you are applying for.

For detailed information and how to apply go to www.open.ac.uk/employment, call 0131 226 3851 or email [email protected] quoting the reference number.

Closing date Friday 6th September.Interview date: week beginning 23rd September.

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Equalities SpecialistScottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)Location: Stirling Salary: £39,789 per annumClosing date: Tues 10th September

To lead the mainstreaming of equalities within SEPA to ensure that SEPA fulfil its obligations under the Equality Act Public Sector Duty and the Scottish Specific Duties.For more information and to apply: http://jobs.sepa.org.uk/default.aspx?page=290

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Project Development Officer (Early Intervention Family Support, Blindness & Partial Sightedness)(21 hours per week) Fixed term contract until end October 2014Salary £22,371- £23,820 (pro rata £13,423 – £14,292)



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Funded by the Scottish Government, Deaf Action and RNIB Scotland have come together to develop the Edinburgh & Lothian Joint Sensory Partnership (ELJSP). Building on current success, the partnership will deliver improved outcomes for people with sensory loss through maximising existing resources and networks, by introducing sustainable support services and raising the awareness of sensory loss issues across the region.

You will build links with existing services and organisations to improve access to sensory support services of families of blind & partially sighted children in Edinburgh and Lothian, and work with families to build supportive peer networks.

You will have:• Experience of working with families and children• Good understanding of the implications of sensory loss• Ability to communicate well with a range of stakeholders• Good organisational, IT, record-keeping and report-writing skills

We can offer:• Skilled and supportive team working • Training and professional development opportunities• Contributory pension schemeThis post is based in Edinburgh. For an informal discussion on this post contact Frankie McLean, Project Manager; either by email at [email protected] or SMS text messaging on07795 801042.

Application packs are available from: Deaf Action Head Office, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY Tel: 0131 556 3128 Fax: 0131 557 8283 Text: 0131 557 0419 SMS: 07775 620757 Email: [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 11th September Interview date: 24th September Appointment is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) and appropriate check. 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. Scottish Charity Number SCO09898.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fundraising Officer - Trusts, Statutory and CorporateSalary: £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, skills and qualifications

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Deadline: 5th September 2013 before 5pm | Interview: 11th September-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fundraising Officer - Donors and Legacies Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, skills and qualifications

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Let Loose: Creating accessible art experiences with individuals with hearing loss.Friday 27th

September10am –

What is a Garden?- a poetry writing workshop for people with hearing lossAn electronic notetaker will support this workshop.


1pm Royal Botanic Gardens, Patrick Geddes RoomThe garden will be used as a stimulus for guided writing activities, considering plants, paths, views, season and weather. Together we will make a written portrait of the garden, and ourselves within (and beyond) it.

No previous writing experience is expected or needed to take part. The workshop will be supported by Susan and poet Ken Cockburn.

Ken is a poet who regularly works in education and community settings. His poem ‘The Ash Grove’ currently forms part of an exhibition organised by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, to highlight the problem of ash dieback disease. www.kencockburn.co.uk

We will meet in the foyer of the new John Hope Gateway. The workshop will take place in the Patrick Geddes Room, which offers easy access to the gardens. If you have any questions or concern about travel, please contact Susan at Artlink.

This workshop is part of Artlink’s Let Loose, creating accessible art experiences with individuals with hearing loss. Collaborative projects will involve individuals working with artists to shape new work and create artworks to share with a wider audience. Future workshops will explore written instructions in art and introduce gentle movement.

If you would like to take part, please contact Susan at Artlink e-mail [email protected] or call 0131 229 3555 option 1.

Artlink: Gallery events for visitors with a hearing impairment.

Dressed to Kill and Coming into FashionCity Art Centre, Market Street, EdinburghThursdays: 29th August, 12th September and 26th September. Cost £5/£3.50

An fm portable loop system will be available at all tours.All Tours are at 2pm, Meet in the gallery reception area.

This summer, the City Art Centre has two major exhibitions and a series of events focusing on fashion. Join a highlights tour for visitors with hearing loss introducing key works from Dressed to Kill and Coming into Fashion.

To book contact Margaret Findlay at City Art Centre on 0131 529 3963, e-mail [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse: Evening Opening for Access VisitorsTuesday, 10th September 6 - 7.30pm

This evening is designed specifically for visitors with additional access needs, who might want to view the exhibition with a bit more space, need to get a little bit closer or would prefer to visit at a quieter time. Free with standard admission to Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man.To reserve your place please call the Learning Bookings line on 0131 557 2500 or e-mail [email protected] This event is included in the standard admission price to The Queen’s Gallery which is £6.25/£5.75. Tickets purchased can be converted into a 1-Year Pass, giving 12 months free admission to the gallery. The Queen’s Gallery offer a transcription of all audio tours and the audio tour handsets are T-coil compatible, neck loops are available on request.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gabriel OrozcoFruitmarket Gallery, Market Street, Edinburgh





Wednesday 25th September, 2–3pm. Free.

Join a tour of the exhibition with assistive listening device, for visitors who are hard of hearing. Gabriel Orozco is one of the foremost international artists of our age. Rising to prominence in the early 1990s, he has developed an innovative practice, making work which not only captures the imagination but also powerfully engages with key issues of what it is to make art. This new exhibition looks at how the circular geometric motif of his painting – part of a way of thinking for Orozco, is a way to organise ideas of structure, organisation and perspective.

To book your place call 0131 226 8181 or email [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of ManThe Queen's Gallery, Palace of HolyroodhouseTuesday 15th October, 10:30 – 12:00

Highlights tour for visitors with hearing loss - this special tour will explore the main themes of the exhibition through the drawings and medical imaging on display. An FM portable loop system is available. This event is included in the standard admission price to The Queen’s Gallery which is £6.25/£5.75. To reserve your place call 0131 557 2500 or e-mail [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Events at the National Galleries of ScotlandThe National Galleries offer monthly tours for visitors with hearing loss. A portable loop system can be requested in the gallery during and in the lecture theatres. Upcoming events include tours of the following exhibitions:

Sunday 15th Sept 11am – 12 noon: Peter Doig at National Gallery, on the MoundSunday 20th October 11am – 12 noon: Witches and Wicked Bodies at Modern TwoSunday 17 November 11am – 12 noon: Louise Bourgeois at Modern One

For info and booking 0131 624 6560 or [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Artlink is an arts and disability organisation working to improve access to the arts. We are developing a project called Let Loose, a series of workshops with artists, writers and participants with hearing loss. To find out more about the project, or join the mailing list for events listings, contact Susan [email protected] or call 0131 299 3555.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Andy Warhol: Pop, Power and PoliticsSat 5th Oct – Sun 3rd Nov at the Scottish Parliament

In a first for any Parliament, the Scottish Parliament is set to host a free exhibition of more than forty Andy Warhol works of art exploring the themes of power and politics.Including Andy Warhol’s 'Flash - November 22, 1963' screen prints about the assassination of John F. Kennedy and his portrait of Scots-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, the exhibition has been carefully selected for display at the Parliament and many of the works are being shown in Scotland for the first time.The exhibition will be held at Holyrood from Saturday 5th October – Sunday 3rd November, to coincide with the ‘Andrew Carnegie International Legacy: Shaping the Future’ activities taking place at the Scottish Parliament.The exhibition will be open Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, Thursday until 8pmTickets are free but booking early is recommended. They can be ordered:

Through the online form on the Parliament website www.scottish.parliament.uk/warholUsing the dedicated telephone line on 0131 348 5454 - the telephone number references the famous New York nightclub, Studio 54, which Warhol frequented regularly during the 70s and 80s.Or by emailing [email protected]






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Hairspray, Thurs 19th Sept at 7.30pmHis Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GL.Box Office Tel: 01224 641122, Fax: 01224 337632, Web: www.hmtaberdeen.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dundee | Signed

Victoria, Fri 20th Sept at 7.30pmDundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PBBox Office Tel: 01382 223530, Textphone 01382 342 611 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Or email your enquiry to [email protected] (enquiries only).------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinburgh | Signed

Hairspray, Weds 11th Sept at 7.30pm. Edinburgh Playhouse, 18–22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AATel 0131 524 3301 Text relay 18001 (0131) 524 3301Email [email protected] | www.edinburghplayhouse.org.ukInterpreter: Sean Fitzsimmons

Fiddler on the Roof, Fri 4th Oct 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

Dunsinane, Sat 5th Oct 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

Jess Meets Angus/Andrew Meets..., Sat 5th Oct 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

Dark Road, Weds 16th Oct at 7.45pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk

Our House, Sat 19th Oct 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

Cabaret, Sat 26th Oct at 2.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQTel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003www.edtheatres.com

To Sir, With Love, Sat 2nd Nov 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


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Disney’s The Lion King, Thurs 7th Nov at 7.30pm AND Tues 7th Jan 2014 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

Edinburgh Gang Show 2013, Sat 23rd Nov at 2.15pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003

Peter Pan, Fri 13th Dec at 7pm AND Sat 4th Jan 2014 at 2pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003

White Christmas, Sat 14th Dec 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

Hansel & Gretel, Sat, 11th Jan 2014 at 2pmFestival 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

War Horse, Sat 8th Feb 2014 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

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Glasgow | Signed

Dunsinane, Fri 13th Sept at 7.30pmTheatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QAWeb: www.theambassadors.com; Box Office: Tel/Text 0844 871 7647; for access bookings: 0871 297 5477; Fax: 0141 240 1301; Email: [email protected]

Crime and Punishment, Thurs 19th Sept at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DS. Box office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]

Cats, Thurs 26th Sept at 7.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JNTickets 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].

Macbeth, Weds 16th Oct at 7.45pmTron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB Box Office: 0141 552 4267; www.tron.co.uk

Ghost, Thurs 17th Oct at 7.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JNTickets 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)

True West, Thurs 7th Nov at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DS


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Peter Panto and the Incredible Stinkerbell, Sat 7th Dec at 2.30pmTron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB. Box Office: 0141 552 4267; www.tron.co.uk

The Jungle Book, Fri 13th Dec at 7pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]

Aladdin, Mon 23rd Dec at 7pm AND Sat 28th Dec at 2pmKing'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)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Inverness | Signed

The Buddy Holly Story, Fri 27th Sept at 8pmEden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA; Box Office Tel: 01463 234234Box office open from 10am-10pm, Monday – Sunday; Email: [email protected]

The Singing Kettle: Rumble in the Jungle, Sun 20th Oct at 12noon.Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA; Box Office Tel: 01463 234234Box office open from 10am-10pm, Monday – Sunday Email: [email protected] Follow the Jungle beat on the hunt for Kettles. Come dressed as your favourite wild animal to sing along with the sounds of the jungle. Price: £12.50 Interpreters: N Cleland + H Farrelly------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Perth | Signed Perth Theatre: For plays in the subscription season the last Saturday matinee of each show is BSL interpreted. www.horsecross.co.uk

Macbeth, Sat 5th Oct at 2.30pmPerth Theatre, 185 High Street Perth PH1 5UW Box office 0845 612 6324; Web: www.horsecross.co.uk; Email: [email protected]

Blithe Spirit, Sat Nov 16th at 2.30pmPerth Theatre, 185 High Street Perth PH1 5UW Box office 0845 612 6324; Web: www.horsecross.co.uk; Email: [email protected]

Cinderella, Sat 21st Dec at 2pm Perth Theatre, 185 High Street Perth PH1 5UW Box office 0845 612 6324; Web: www.horsecross.co.uk; Email: [email protected]

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Edinburgh | CaptionedHairspray, Tues 10th September 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

Dunsinane, Thurs 3rd Oct at 7.30pm. King’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ. Tel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003

Our House, Thurs 17th Oct 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

Dark Road, Sat 19th Oct at 2.30pmLyceum, 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AXBox Office: Tel: (0131) 248 4848, Text relay: 18001 (0131) 248 4848www.lyceum.org.uk

Cabaret, Thurs 24th Oct at 7.30pmKing’s Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQTel: 0131 529 6000 Fax: 0131 662 1199 Text relay: 18001 (0131) 529 6003www.edtheatres.com

To Sir, With Love, Weds 30th Oct 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 www.edtheatres.com

Disney’s The Lion King, Tues 19th Nov at 7.30pm AND Thurs 16th Jan 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

White Christmas, Thurs 12th Dec 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

War Horse, Thurs 30th Jan 2014 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

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

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------











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Glasgow | Captioned

True West, Thurs 14th Sept at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]

Cats, Tues 24th Sept at 7.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JNTickets 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].

Crime and Punishment, Thurs 26th Sept at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: [email protected]

Ghost, Tues 15th Oct at 7.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JNTickets 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].

Macbeth, Thurs 17th Oct at 7.45pmTron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HBBox Office: 0141 552 4267; www.tron.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Inverness | Captioned

The Buddy Holly Story, Sat 28th Sept at 5pmEden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SABox Office Tel: 01463 234234Box office open from 10am-10pm, Monday - SundayEmail: [email protected]


Perth | Captioned

Macbeth, Sat 28th Sept at 2.30pmPerth Theatre, 185 High Street Perth PH1 5UW Box office 0845 612 6324; Web: www.horsecross.co.uk; Email: [email protected]

Blithe Spirit, Sat 9th Nov at 2.30pmPerth Theatre, 185 High Street Perth PH1 5UW Box office 0845 612 6324; Web: www.horsecross.co.uk; Email: [email protected]

Cinderella, Fri 20th Dec at 7pmPerth Theatre, 185 High Street Perth PH1 5UW Box office 0845 612 6324; Web: www.horsecross.co.uk; Email: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stirling | Captioned

Educating Ronnie, Sat 14th Sept at 2pmMacroberts Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA Box office: 01786 466666

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More listings on our website: http://www.scod.org.uk/calendar.php------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edinburgh: Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZWhat Maisie Knew, Mon 9th Sept at 8.55pmThe Way Way Back, Sun 22nd Sept at 3.45pm

Glasgow: Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RBOz: The Great and Powerful, Sat 21st Sept at 11.30am------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Inverness: Eden Court cinema, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SAElysium, Thurs 5th Sept at 6pmAbout Time, Thurs 12th Sept at 6pm AND Sun 15th Sept at 1pmPercy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Sun 29th Sept at 11.30pm

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