SCoDBulletin October 2014www.scod.org.uk | www.youtube.com/deafscotland | www.scod.org.uk | www.youtube.com/deafscotland

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

News from the Chief Officer

Dear Colleagues,

This bulletin comes to you after the result of the biggest referendum we have faced in Scotland, and are likely to face in our lifetime. Judging by the polling levels you all participated fully in the process!

SCoD would intend to remain neutral and work to ensure the future is based on our vision: a society where deaf people have equal access, equal rights and citizenship.The vote will result in changes over the next few months: changes in Scotland’s confidence, it’s relationships within the United Kingdom, and the balances of civic and civil society. I hope we can all work hard to maintain the momentum of engagement, involvement and participation in our democracy, pressing hard for inclusive communication and accessibility in the centre of Scotland’s future plans.

This vote creates a useful backdrop to our proposals for the future, centring community development at the heart of SCoD, building our engagement, capacity building and socio-economic development role. The build up to the vote has helped me to think about how our sectors needs fit into the “bigger picture”. It is also central to SCoD’s values that we work inclusively and effectively with others.

The timing coincides with our readiness to move ahead with improved communication plans and wider engagement. Our infrastructure is a bit frail, however it is robust enough to allow us to be widening our communication methods, develop a social media presence and provide more interpreted clips on the web.

We have been spending time this month influencing the Community Empowerment Bill, contributing to the developing Scottish Stroke, Visual and Hearing Network, influencing the Scottish Poetry Library development plans and trying to get more inclusive communication in the coverage of the Referendum.

We will shortly be sending out a survey to help us make progress with our own communication plans. It would be super if you could all take the time to respond!

On a personal note, I am still meeting member representatives and hopefully building working relationships that will develop over the months ahead. There will be a few things concluded over the autumn and I want to take the time and opportunity to thank you all for your support over my early introduction period. I hope to build on that support in the future.

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Equality and Access for Deaf People: Project Update

Can’t believe its October already! Winter is getting closer and before you know it, it’s Christmas! The Project Team will be busy over the next coming months having second or third rounds of meetings with different representatives with various Local Authorities and NHS Health Boards. We will be meeting up with the fifth NHS Health Board later this month, where we aim to meet our targets / outcomes for the project. We are currently compiling all our information and notes to

Scottish Council on Deafness, Central Chambers, Suite 62, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD | SC016957Tel: 0141 248 2474 & 1854 (v), 0141 248 2477 (t), 0141 248 2479 (f), 07925 417338 (sms), admin@scod.org.uk (email), www.scod.org.uk

look at regular common themes and issues across the public sector in Scotland. We hope to work more collaboratively with Local Authorities and NHS Health Boards to develop and improve performance in relation to equality and access for Deaf BSL users and Deafblind people (who use BSL) across Scotland.

We have been attending various training/events such as SASLI “Communicate” Conference; Information sharing and Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) Training to understand more about Duties, Dilemmas and Practical Approaches; and lastly the Scottish Learning Festival (part of Education Scotland) to build up our network and increase participation and interest from the Public, Private and Third sectors organisations to work with our project. Many have showed an interest in our project and would like to follow up with us in due course, so watch this space! There were some exhibitors who had some interesting equipment, facilities and products that would be beneficial to schools or groups who work with Deaf children and young people.

With GIRFEC information and training for the Deaf sector, we are looking to work closely with the Scottish Government to provide a tailored made GIRFEC training for Deaf sector organisations (and other organisations) that have an interest in or remit for working with children and young people in Scotland, and how to use or work with GIRFEC effectively. We will keep you informed of future developments / news.

The project team will be having their 1st year review soon to discuss year 1 work and plan for year 2. We will update everyone in the next edition of SCoD Bulletin. Lastly and most importantly, we will be planning the Deaf Hub events throughout 2015.

Should you have any queries about our work or wish to discuss anything further, please contact our full time project officer – Derek Todd: derek@scod.org.uk

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News: General

Elections to the Scottish Youth ParliamentThe Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) holds elections every two years. The next SYP elections will take place in March 2015. This is your opportunity to represent the views of young people in your local area and make a difference.

If you are aged between 14-25 and are interested in standing as a candidate, you can register your interest today.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Universal Periodic Review

The UK Government has published its mid-term report on the Universal Periodic Review. The UK Government committed to giving an update on the progression on the recommendations made by the Human Rights Council. In the majority of cases, the UK position has not changed since September 2012, but, where available, further information is provided in order to complement, update or clarify what was previously stated.

In the following areas, the UK has changed its position to full support of the recommendations:

Recommendation 110.61 (combating caste discrimination). Recommendation 110.67 (investigating allegations against the UK Armed

Forces). Recommendation 110.68 (investigating allegations against the UK Armed

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Forces).

It is hoped that this Mid Term Report contains sufficient information to clarify the UK's position regarding the issues raised by civil society over the course of the meetings in 2013. The following two cross-cutting issues however impact on various rights and were raised by a number of civil society groups:

Rights of Older People; and Legal Aid reform in England and Wales.

To read the report, go to http://www.upr-info.org/sites/default/files/document/united_kingdom/session_13_-_may_2012/uk_mid-term_report_08_14.pdf

To find out more about the Universal Periodic Review, go to http://www.upr-info.org/en/upr-process/what-is-it

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have Your Say on DisabilityScottish Disability Equality Forum and Independent Living for Scotland are currently

undertaking a National Survey called ‘Your Say on Disability’.

‘Your Say on Disability’ is a survey which has been developed to inform the UN

Committee report on what disabled people and those with long-term conditions feel

about what is happening in Scotland relating to disability, independent living and

other disability related issues. The National Survey is ongoing and will be used to

draw comparisons from year to year.

By completing a short national survey, you can add your voice to help shape the

future of a fairer and more inclusive Scotland.

As someone affected by disability, please share how you feel what is working and

what needs to change in Scotland by completing the National Survey, link below

(other formats available).

www.your-say-on-disability.org.uk

Scottish Disability Equality Forum

Office 1/7,

The e-Centre,

Cooperage Way,

Alloa,

FK10 3LP

info@sdef.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Human Delivering Human Rights – A Constitution for Scotland?Page 3 of 15 Scottish Council on Deafness Monthly Bulletin

RightsConsortiumScotland

The HRCS held a successful conference for non-governmental organisations on Friday 27th June 2014, in conjunction with the Centre for the Study of Human Rights Law at the University of Strathclyde.  Here - http://hrconsortiumscotland.wordpress.com/meetings/ - we share the presentations and speeches as part of our ‘Article 10 Project’ which is to provide you with information to help you form an opinion on how we can best protect, respect and fulfil human rights.

Article 10 Project

Our Article 10 Campaign seeks to:

Inform people about human rights. We have produced ‘Wee Information Notes’ on 10 subjects focusing on issues people think are important, now. We have also produced two general leaflets.

Assure people that human rights are relevant to their everyday lives – the current debate in Scotland on the pros and cons of independence is an example of us all exercising our right to form an opinion under Article 10 of the ECHR. To vote in free and fair elections is also a human right – Article 3, Protocol 1 of the ECHR.

Acknowledge that we each have a role in the equal enjoyment of human rights e.g. to respect the right of people to hold different opinions on sport, on the Referendum etc.

Secure long-term gain. 

For more information, go to http://hrconsortiumscotland.wordpress.com/article-10-project/

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DORIS – Database of Research in Stroke

DORIS is a free searchable website of current best evidence, which is

maintained by the Cochrane Stroke Group and currently contains details of

21862 references to 8743 trials and 1139 systematic reviews, including links to

Cochrane reviews and protocols. Thanks to NMAHP-RU, it now also contains

links to SIGN 108, 109 and 118 Guidelines, RCP 2012 Stroke Guidelines and

NICE 2013 Stroke Guidelines.

DORIS can be found at http://www.askdoris.org

Please try out DORIS if you have not previously used it. It requires only a simple

registration and is already being used by over 400 health professionals and

researchers.

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Jobs/VacanciesDeaf Action is the leading provider of services for Deaf People in Scotland and has one of the longest established Communication Support Agencies in the country. Our Language Service Professionals work in a wide variety of settings from the Scottish Parliament through to theatre and a wide range of health and community settings.

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Our staff have links both nationally and internationally with colleagues through their involvement with SASLI, EFSLI and WASLI which allow us to provide mentoring and staff development opportunities which are unequalled.

Deaf Action provides a range of services to deaf people and to those who work with them. We have 178 years of experience working with deaf people and in that time have expanded our services throughout Scotland and beyond.

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE/ENGLISH INTERPRETERSFull-time position availableSalary £20,520 – £25,716(Qualification bar at £22,515)

This post will be based out of our head office situated in Edinburgh’s City Centre but flexible working arrangements are available.

Closing date for applications for all posts: Friday 17 October 5pmInterviews will be held week beginning 27 October

For further informal discussion on this post please contact: Shaurna Dickson on 0131 550 0999 or e-mail: shaurna.dickson@deafaction.org From 2-17 October, please contact Paul Belmonte at paul.belmonte@deafaction.org

Application packs are available from:Lisa Roy, Deaf Action Head Office49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY

Tel: 0131 556 3128 Fax: 0131 557 8283 Text: 0131 557 0419 SMS: 07775 620757 Email: admin@deafaction.org Website: www.deafaction.org

PVG checks will be requested. Applications welcome from all sections of the community. We expect you will share our commitment to the core values of Deaf Action. We are committed to providing on-going training opportunities.Deaf Action is a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered in Scotland SC 396876. Scottish Charity Number SCO09898.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Donaldson Trust is seeking to appoint a number of new Governors

We are particularly interested in hearing from committed individuals who will help us add to the current range of skills, including those with experience of education, deaf education, care, finance or organisational development.  Experience at Board or a senior level is highly desirable, and you must have a good understanding of business strategy and planning, together with the ability to think creatively. Ideally you should have some knowledge of the principles which govern Scottish charities or the not-for-profit sector.

As a member of the Board of Governors, you will play a key role in developing our strategy and vision to help make Donaldson’s a centre of excellence in meeting the educational, therapeutic and social needs of children and others who are deaf or who have hearing impairment or communication difficulties.

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The role of Governor is unremunerated.

If you would like additional information please contact: Helen Rice, Clerk to the Board of Governors at hrice@donaldsons.org.uk, or telephone 07834 469634.

Applications should be made in the form of a personal statement, highlighting evidence of your relevant experience and any other skills that you feel may be relevant.

Applications can be emailed to hrice@donaldsons.org.uk  or alternatively by post to: Helen Rice, Clerk to the Board of Governors, Donaldson’s, Preston Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH 49 6HZ.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th October 2014.

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Events What is Hate Crime? Information SessionWhen: Wed 29 October 2014Time: 6pm to 8pm

What is Hate Crime? Have you or someone else suffered from it? How do you report? Where can you report?

Where: British Deaf Association Scotland, Suite 58 Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD.

To book a place, contact Helen Morgans-Wenhold at hco.scotland@bda.org.uk or ooVoo at helenmorgans-wenhold. For more information, go to http://www.bda.org.uk/Events/223.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Healthy Deaf Minds

Future Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Scotland

Wed 26th Nov from 6.30pm – 8.30pmThe Art House, Abode Hotel, 129 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 2SZ

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

Everyone (Deaf and hearing) is welcome to attend - BSL/English sign language interpreters and electronic notetakers are provided. There will be a loop in the room.Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.Healthy Deaf Minds is able to continue with the generous funding from Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Personal Advocacy Drop-in Sessions

Tuesdays from 11am – 1pmWith Avril Hepner, BDA Community Advocacy and Development Officer

Avril will offer independent, confidential, one-to-one (peer) advocacy services for Deaf BSL users.

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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 6LD

Email: cado.sthscot@bda.org.uk; SMS: 07814386298; ooVoo: Avril.Hepner.BDA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hate Crime Drop-in Centre

When: Every Monday from 10 am to 2pmWhere: BDA Scotland, Suite 58, 1st Floor, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD

Do you want to know more about Hate Crime? Did you experience or witness a Hate Crime? Do you want to report a Hate Crime in a comfortable and private place?

For more information and to book an appointment, contact Helen Morgans-Wenhold

Email: hco.scot@bda.org.uk  ooVoo: helenmorgans-wenhold

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Deaf Heritage on Screen

Jemma Buckley (British Deaf Association, Film Heritage Project Manager)

Tues 7th October 6.30pm - 8pm

Where:Godfrey Thomson Hall, Thomson's Land, Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ

Map: http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps?building=thomsons-land

Abstract:The British Deaf Association’s Film & Video Archive contains over 500 film reels and videotapes collected 1931 - 2003. This unique footage captures the Deaf community participating in day trips, conferences, holidays, youth camps, sporting events and campaign rallies – both nationally and internationally – and reveals increasingly rare forms of British Sign Language. As well as preserving a visual history of the Deaf community, the BDA wants to ensure wide access to this material - encouraging those inside and outside the Deaf community to learn about, and engage with, Deaf heritage and the development of BSL. Following a screening of selected material from the archive, this presentation will outline these plans, and opportunities to get involved in this Heritage Lottery funded project.

 BSL/English interpreting will be available.

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All welcome!

Website: www.sites.google.com/site/edsignlectures / Facebook: www.facebook.com/edsignlectures / Twitter: www.twitter.com/EdSignLectures/ Email: edsignlectures@gmail.com

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deaf History Scotland AGM 2014

Saturday 25th October 11am - 3pmTayside Deaf Hub, 23 Brown Street, Dundee, DD1 5EF

Deaf History Scotland invites all interested people to the next AGM, which will include the presentations about: 

- Walter Geikie, the famous deaf artist – by Helen Scott, City Art Centre, Edinburgh

- The British Deaf Association’s Deaf Heritage Project – by Maureen Morrison

- Archive footage from Henderson Row (DVD screening)

There will also be the unveiling of a special commemorative plaque to Alexander Drysdale, the first Scottish Deaf headmaster.

Please bring your own packed lunch.

Free for DHS members£5 for non-members

Please confirm your attendance: Email - iancarmichael15@gmail.com by Monday 20th October 2014.Fax - 01324 815782SMS - 07810 401 052  

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Lipreading ClassesLipreading Classes

Deaf Action provides free lipreading courses aimed at helping boost confidence with communication and providing supportto help you manage your hearing loss.

Our next courses are:

Dundee:Deaf Action, 36 Roseangle - Wednesday 10.30 am – 12.30 pm (Starts 08/10/14)

Perth:Christian Centre, Glasgow Road - Friday 10.00 am – 12.00 noon (Starts 10/10/14)13.00 pm – 15.00 pm (Starts 10/10/14)15.15 pm – 17.15 pm (Starts 10/10/14)

To book your place, contact Deaf Action:

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36 Roseangle, Dundee, DD1 4LYTel: 01382 221 124 Fax: 01382 200 025 Text: 01382 227 052SMS: 07795 338 231 Email: lipreading@deafaction.orgWebsite: www.deafaction.org

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BSL Classes at Donaldson’s School

British Sign Language Level 1 (Signature)The Signature British Sign Language Level 1 course is ideally designed for students who have completed the Introduction to British Sign Language course or have a basic facility with BSL. The Level 1 Course is fully accredited by Signature and is delivered by a qualified BSL Tutor.After the course students will be able to communicate with Deaf people and BSL users using simple everyday language over a range of common topics.You do not require to have any previous experience of BSL, so can be open to any adult. Course Dates for 2014/15 Tuesday 18 November 2014 to 16 June 2015, 6.30pm-8.30pmThursday 20 November 2014 to 18 June 2015, 6.30pm-8.30pm Course Fee: £370 (26 week course) - includes all course and examination feesVisit: www.donaldsons.org.uk/training-courses.aspx

Bespoke Deaf Awareness Training Learners will be taught basic sign language that will allow them to communicate with deaf people. In addition, participants will be made aware of the essential 'dos and don'ts' when communicating with deaf people. Courses can be tailored to meet the requirements of business users.The 'I've signed up to Donaldson's' deaf awareness course will help your organisation to become compliant with the Equalities Act.

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

Campus at Donaldson's, Donaldson's School, Preston Road, Linlithgow EH49 6HZ

Tel: 01506 841900 | Email: info@donaldsons.org.uk | Web: donaldsons.org.uk/training

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Fri 17th October 2014 in AberdeenThe Credo Centre, 14 - 20 John Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BT (opposite NESS) from 10.00am– 4.00pm.

Sat 18th October 2014 in GlasgowCentral Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6LD (opposite Glasgow Central Station) from 10.00am– 4.00pm.

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Jeff Bratton-Wilkinson (RAD: Royal Association for Deaf People) will be delivering these sessions.

Jeff is one of the first people to become a qualified BSL/English Translator and is able to offer a unique perspective on various scenarios when it comes to using BSL whilst describing medical/body alignments.

During this training, participants will journey through the human body gaining an insight into how areas can be translated into British Sign Language.

This training will also examine whether the sign should be ‘out’ in neutral space or whether it should be ‘in’ (on the body). The trainer will also share some coping strategies in order for participants to be able to translate and interpret the information when there is no medical reference nearby.

Often the medical community speak of operations and procedures which are not always apparent and this course will discuss tactics that can be used by participants.

There will be some medical scripts and participants will have opportunity to explore how to translate medical diagnoses into British Sign Language

The course costs £100, inclusive of all materials, tea, coffee; a light sandwich lunch will be provided.

Certificates will be provided as evidence of Continuing Professional Development. For further information and to book your place, please email: info@academyofbsl.co.uk

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BSL (British Sign Language) Sessions for Learners in ScotlandEdinburgh BSL Group

This is a welcoming group of signers, both hearing and Deaf. Join us every second Thursday for a cake and some friendly, relaxed chat in BSL. The group is informal and the signers are of different levels of ability. Signing is on and voices are off! If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Walker on 07814198715 or edinburghbslgroup@hotmail.co.ukMeeting day: Every second ThursdayTime: 7.00 - 8.30pmVenue: 'Edinburgh Coffee Cake', 18 South Clerk St, Edinburgh, EH8 9PR

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Conferences -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

The British Academy of Audiology is thrilled to be presenting their 11th annual conference. The theme of this year’s conference is 'Today's Vision: Tomorrow's Reality' and aims to equip audiology

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professionals with the skills and knowledge to translate tomorrow’s visions for audiology into gold standard clinical practice.Drawing on the expertise of inspirational presenters from the UK and further afield, the conference will provide delegates with tangible, evidenced-based information which they can learn from, share with colleagues and apply to their clinical practice straight away. This year’s scientific programme offers a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading researchers and clinical experts across a huge range of subjects including music, dementia, noise induced hearing loss and aural rehabilitation for adults and paediatrics.

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

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

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

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

This year’s Gala Dinner will be revisiting another age of austerity with a 1940s blitz theme. We encourage fancy dress and look forward to welcoming fighter pilots, land girls and code breakers to enjoy an evening of swing music and we promise plenty of rations to go around! Keep in mind that this year there will be a prize for the best fancy dress outfit! One ticket is included with a two day conference ticket with extras being available at time of booking.

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

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

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

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BDA Conference & AGM: Navigating our Future Together

Sat 15 November 2014 from 9.00am - 4.00pm

Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Hall of Residence, Sackville Street, M1 3BB.

The Conference will start at 9am and conclude at 1pm.

At the conference, you’ll get a chance to hear from our key-note speakers, including Sue Barry from the Deaf Roots Project in Northern Ireland.You’ll also hear from Thomas McWhinney from BDAYouth.

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The AGM will start at 2.30pm and will conclude at 4.30pm.

At the AGM, we will welcome our elected Chair, Dr Terry Riley, OBE and our newly elected Board of Trustees.

It will be a chance to hear about BDA’s finances, membership and other points of discussion.Everyone is welcome to attend!

Visit www.bda.org.uk, look for ‘AGM’ and register your free attendance with our online booking system, Eventbrite. It’s easy.

Following the Conference and the AGM, there will be a social that Saturday evening, from 7.30pm, with a cash bar, entertainment and the chance to network and mingle with other attendees.- See more at: http://bda.org.uk/Events/162#sthash.UpQBkHAI.dpuf

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Training EventsVoluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) Training Programme

Using MS PublisherThis session is intro level and is for those new to using Publisher. You will learn how to create documents for advertising. Thursday 15th October 2014 1.30pm—3.30pmOne Wellwynd AirdrieFREE

Using Internet & EmailThis workshop is intro level and is for those new to using the internet and setting up and using email.Wednesday 11th November 2014 10am—12pmONC Bellshill

Staff Recruitment & InductionThis session is for groups new to recruitment, or those wishing to update their procedures.Wednesday 19th November 2014 1pm—4.30pmParkinson's Self Help Group Airdrie

Basic BookkeepingThis workshop covers sound financial practice, setting up financial systems and using a cashbook.Tuesday 28th October 2014 9.30am 12.30pmOne Wellwynd AirdrieFREE

Budgeting for FundingStruggle to put the financial part of your funding application together? Then this session is for you!Thursday 20th November 2014 1pm—4pmONC Bellshill

Booking InformationALL participants must complete and return a course booking form at least two weeks prior to the course to ensure a place is booked. You can request a booking form by contacting our admin team by email info@vanl.co.uk or 01236 748011.In addition a form can be downloaded from our website:

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www.voluntaryactionnorthlanarkshire.org.uk Forms must be returned to the admin team at our Airdrie office either by email info@vanl.co.uk or post to: Training Bookings, VANL, One Wellwynd, 35 Wellwynd, Airdrie ML6 0BN

Course FeesCourses are FREE to our members unless specified, please ensure that your organisation is a member before booking. Non-members will be charged a fee of £30 per person for free courses. Any fees to be paid at time of booking.

CancellationIf you wish to cancel a booking, please contact us at least 48hours prior to the course date (excluding weekends) on 01236 748011. A £20 charge applies to all places cancelled outside this time period, or for nonattendance without prior notice.

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Accessible Theatre: InterpretedAberdeen | SignedBlack Coffee, Thurs 23rd Oct at 7.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Barnum, Thurs 20th Nov at 7.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Beauty and the Beast, Thurs 18th Dec at 7pm AND Fri 2nd Jan 2015 at 1pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

To Kill a Mockingbird, Thurs 19th Feb 2015 at 7.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Jersey Boys, Thurs 12th March 2015 at 7.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

The Full Monty, Thurs 2nd April 2015 at 7.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Falkirk | SignedSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Weds 10th Dec at 7.30pmFTH, West Bridge Street, Falkirk FK1 5RSBookings at the Steeple Box Office, High Street, Falkirk 01324 506850Interpreter: Yvonne Strain and Catherine King---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Glasgow | Signed

In Time O’ Strife, Fri 17th Oct at 7.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: info@citz.co.uk

Kill Johnny Glendenning, Fri 31st Oct at 7.30pm

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Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: info@citz.co.uk

Miracle on 34 Parnie Street, Sat 6th Dec at 2.30pmTron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HBBox Office: 0141 552 4267; www.tron.co.uk

A Christmas Carol, Fri 12th Dec at 7pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: info@citz.co.uk

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

Shrek the Musical, Sun 10th May 2015 at 5.30pmKing's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. Tickets from theatre Box Office on Bath Street (open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or tel (v0844 871 7648 Option 4; text relay calls 18001 0844 871 7677 or email specialistsales@theambassadors.com; www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)

Accessible Theatre – CaptionedThe Federation of Scottish Theatre www.scottishtheatre.org/ oversees captioning in Scotland’s theatres. Contact your local theatre and ask to be added to their mailing list. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Aberdeen | Captioned

One Man, Two Guvnors, Sat 18th Oct at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Barnum, Sat 22nd Nov at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Shrek The Musical, Sun 8th Feb 2015 at 11amHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

To Kill a Mockingbird, Sat 21st Feb at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Jersey Boys, Sat 14th March 2015 at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Wicked, Sat 23rd May 2015 at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

The Full Monty, Sat 4th April 2015 at 2.30pmHis Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLBox office tel: 01224 641122, fax: 01224 337632; www.boxofficeaberdeen.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Glasgow | CaptionedIn Time O’ Strife, Sat 18th Oct at 2.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: info@citz.co.uk

Kill Johnny Glendenning, Sat 1st Nov at 2.30pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: info@citz.co.uk

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

A Christmas Carol, Thurs 18th Dec at 7pmCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DSBox office 0141 429 0022; Email: info@citz.co.uk

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

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