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

CONNECT & THRIVE – CONNECT AND COMMUNICATE

Dear Colleagues,

It feels very busy just now. At our National Council meeting, we discussed several matters to

contribute to a Manifesto: education, health and transport being the top three. There was some debate about research too. We have sufficient support to look at developing a more robust approach to supporting research and development, linked to our policy committee.

Further to the Parliamentary debate and passage of the BSL (Scotland) Bill on 17th September nd 2015, Royal Assent was given on 22 October 2015. So everything is now official. Remember the Act is only part of the picture and many Public Bodies are already making progress!

Recruitment and employment We are still in the process of recruiting a new project worker and have the opportunity for a Disability Intern too. The Board recruitment starts today as well. We expect to see many new faces before we move into the new calendar year. Please see the vacancies page below for more information!

Forthcoming Events Herald Politician of the Year Awards – 19th of November: We are nominated along with the BDA,

the category is Campaigner of the Year. Fingers crossed!

th AGM – the AGM will take place on Friday 11 December in Deaf Connections. Papers will be issued in due course. It must be noted that some members have still not paid their annual fees and may be excluded from participating in any voting which may take place. Kellas will be making phone calls this week to ensure everyone knows their membership status.

Management Committee – the SCoD Management Committee of the ‘old charity’ will meet on Tuesday 10th of November for the final time prior to the AGM. The new legal status organisation must hold an AGM next year.

Cross Party Group on Deafness – taking place on Tuesday 8th December at 5pm – 6.30pm in Committee Room 3. Please ensure attendance and apologies are submitted before the deadline.

Sensory Awards – Monday 15th February 2016

SCoD Conference – Thursday 10th March 2016.

We are working on next year’s calendar. Watch this space!

Membership We have a few new members to welcome this month: Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, Solve- it-Blocks, Marc van Cartier, Ashley Davies, Karen McCulloch and Ian Carmichael. We have introduced a Christmas Special for new Individual Associate Members – 15 months membership for the price of 12 (November/December 2015 – March 2017). Join before the end of December to receive this offer!

Janis McDonald

Scottish Council on Deafness, Central Chambers, Suite 62, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD | SC016957 Tel: 0141 248 2474 (v), 0141 248 2477 & 1854 (t), 0141 248 2479 (f), 07925 417338 (sms), [email protected] (email), www.scod.org.uk

News:General Still time to volunteer for Hearing Loop Awareness Week (2nd-8th November)

There is still time to get involved in the nation’s biggest ever survey of hearing loops, being carried out next month by the UK-wide charity Hearing Link.

Hearing Loop Awareness Week takes place from 2nd-8th November 2015 and Hearing Link, which provides information and support for people with hearing loss their family and friends, is looking for hearing aid users to join their efforts.

The campaign, which is part of the charity’s wider Let’s Loop the UK initiative, aims to raise greater awareness and understanding of hearing loops in local communities throughout the UK.

Currently 10 million adults in the UK (1 in 6) live with hearing loss – around two million are regular hearing aid users.

Hearing loops are a vital piece of technology in public places such as shops, banks, libraries, and railway stations because they clarify sound and remove the background noise which can stifle communication for hearing aid users. However, a large number of hearing loops don’t work properly, aren’t switched on or they don’t even exist, creating another barrier to inclusion in everyday life for people with hearing loss.

Hearing Loop Awareness Week aims build the biggest picture of hearing loop provision in the UK. At its conclusion, Hearing Link will share the results with businesses and work with them to improve their service.

Dave King, User Experience Manager at Hearing Link, said: “Hearing Loop Awareness Week is a fantastic opportunity to generate greater understanding of hearing loops and identify where they are available across the UK. We’re looking for hearing aid users to commit a couple of hours during this week to take part in a very simple survey of loops in your town. Whether you are part of a group, or perhaps a collection of friends, we would love for you to get involved.”

Volunteer loop checkers will be asked to check on the availability and condition of hearing loops in their local neighbourhood. Hearing Link would also like volunteers to include a survey of a hearing loop in their local pharmacy / chemist as this is a critical point where people with hearing loss need to be able to communicate effectively. The results will be subsequently shared with the National Pharmaceutical Association.

All data gathered during the surveys for Hearing Loop Awareness Week will be compiled, mapped and published on partner site http://letsloopnow.com.

If you would like to get involved in Hearing Loop Awareness Week, contact Hearing Link’s Helpdesk on [email protected]; tel: 0300 111 1113 or SMS: 07526 123255.

For further information about Hearing Loop Awareness Week visit http://hearinglink.org/loop-week.

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Minister for Disabled People backs Hearing Loop Awareness Week

The Minister for Disabled People has lent his support to the national campaign, Hearing Loop Awareness Week (2nd-8th November), organised by the UK-wide charity Hearing Link.

Justin Tomlinson MP says it’s vital that more shops and buildings across the UK are equipped with hearing loops which provide a communication lifeline for the country’s two million hearing aid users.

Hearing loops work by using an electro-magnetic signal connected to a hearing aid which helps to cut out external noise in a conversation. They are commonly found in shops, libraries, banks, churches, post offices, railway stations, airport terminals, theatres, buses, hotels and meeting rooms.

However, lack of awareness of hearing loops means that not all are in full working order, have poor signage or in some cases are not switched on.

From today (Monday 2nd November), Hearing Link, will be joined by more than 300 volunteers as the nation’s biggest ever survey of hearing loops get underway as part of Hearing Loop Awareness Week. As well as checking public buildings and businesses, they will focus on assessing the availability and quality of hearing loops in pharmacies.

Speaking ahead of the week-long activities, Justin Tomlinson, Minister for Disabled People, said hearing loops are vital tool for communities.

He said: “I want to offer my full support for Hearing Loop Awareness Week. Hearing loops are a vital tool to ensure communities reach out to everyone and also have clear business benefits – they help companies grow by becoming more accessible to a greater number of customers. “This week get involved by supporting Hearing Link’s ‘Let’s Loop the UK’ campaign. They are surveying the availability of hearing loops across the country so sign up to check your local shops, railway stations, libraries and help improve services for people with hearing impairments.” ------Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is ending. Survey for support organisations

From July 2015 DWP has been working with disability organisations and stakeholders to increase awareness that DLA is ending for people born after 8 April 1948 and are 16 or over and what DLA claimants need to do.

It would be really helpful if you could take time to fill out our short survey about the information we provide for stakeholders and how DWP engages with you. Your responses will help us to improve the support we provide to you and to DLA claimants, so we welcome any comments and suggestions you have.

The survey is running from the 2 November to the 13 November inclusive. There are 15 questions and it should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

This is an anonymous survey.

Click here to complete the survey

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------Lord Provost of unveils plaque honouring first school for the deaf

The world's first school for the deaf, Braidwood’s Academy for the Deaf and Dumb, was honoured by Edinburgh's Lord Provost at a special ceremony on Saturday 24th October.

The Lord Provost, Councillor Donald Wilson, unveiled the plaque on a ruined wall – the sole portion of Braidwood's Academy which is still visible on Dumbiedykes Road. The Academy, established in 1760, was the first regularly organised school for deaf children; the area now known as Dumbiedykes was named after Braidwood’s ‘deaf and dumb’ pupils.

Surrounded by members and allies of Scotland’s Deaf community, Edinburgh’s unique place in the history of was celebrated with an elegant brass plaque, funded entirely by donations received from across the UK. Speeches were given in both and English. John Hay, Chair of the British Deaf History Society, said: “Thomas Braidwood certainly merits a place among the giants of the Golden Age of the Scottish Enlightenment, such as Burns, Hutton, Adam, Ramsey and so on, for his pioneering work in deaf education. The plaque reminds us that Thomas Braidwood deserves to take his rightful place in the history of Edinburgh, Scotland and the UK.”

Rachel O’Neill, programme director of the M.Ed. Additional Support for Learning at the University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education, added: “This site is significant for deaf people because from 1760 deaf children were given access to education in the UK. It also holds great importance for teachers of deaf children, because it marks the founding of the profession. Braidwood was a pioneer who deserves to be studied and remembered.”

Shortly after the unveiling of the plaque, the British Deaf History Society and Deaf History Scotland co-hosted an enjoyable lunch reception for attendees at the nearby Braidwood Neighbourhood Centre. Later, John Hay conducted a walking tour showing attendees other sites of Edinburgh’s deaf heritage on and around the Royal Mile, drawing on his recent publication Deaf Edinburgh: The Heritage Trail.

Summing up the day’s events, one attendee commented: “Like many people, I had never heard of Thomas Braidwood nor how the area got its name. It is really important that such people are remembered and their work acknowledged. People in Dumbiedykes really have something to be proud of.”

For more information, please contact Ella Leith, Secretary, Deaf History Scotland. Email: [email protected] Phone: 07455 350 035

------Just Enterprise : Procurement Support - FREE Help and Advice with Competitive Tendering

The growth in volume and range of public sector services has witnessed a similar increase in competitive tendering - a practice replacing those services that were previously grant funded or delivered through SLA arrangements. In this highly competitive environment, third sector organisations need to have a clear understanding of the processes involved if they are to write successful tenders.

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work in the near future, or need help to prepare for a specific tender, Just Enterprise can help guide you through the process. Through the provision of tailored consultancy support our expert procurement advisers are available to work alongside you – helping to demystify the tendering process and providing you with the essential tools and techniques required to write successful tenders.

We are still open to accept new applications for our procurement support service from both new and existing clients - please feel free to forward this information on to any Scotland based third sector organisation you feel may benefit from accessing this free service.

Interested? Apply here now – we look forward to hearing from you!

------BT’s Next Generation Text

BT’s Next Generation Text (NGT), a technology service for hearing or speech impaired people, has taken the top spot in the ‘Products & Services – Business to Consumer’ category at the Business Disability Forum’s Disability-smart Awards in yesterday. The awards are given to organisations that exhibit leading practice within the world-leading Disability Standard.

The NGT service enables anyone with hearing or speech difficulties to use their smartphone, tablet or computer to type a message to a BT relay assistant, who will speak words to the person being called, and type or speak their response. NGT can be used at home, in the office, or on the move to book taxis, use phone banking, order goods, or just chat with family and friends.

Lorna Stephenson, Head of Service Development at BT commented: “We are delighted to have received this recognition for the NGT service, which we are providing on behalf of the wider communications industry. NGT is an example of how innovation can help break down mainstream communication barriers for the many speech and hearing impaired Britons.”

BT has set a new standard for the communications industry by making NGT freely available to all communications providers, increasing choice for users and ensuring it is available to as a wide an audience as possible, not just BT customers.

More information on the service can be found at http://ngts.org.uk/

------Search, save and raise money for Hearing Link with Savoo

Supporters can raise vital funds for Hearing Link by choosing to search and save with online search engine Savoo. The organisation, which provides information and support for people with hearing loss, has partnered with Savoo for this new and exciting fundraising project. It allows users to search online or use its voucher codes and deals to save money; all while raising money for Hearing Link which provides information and support for people with hearing loss, their families and friends.

Whether you’re at work, at home or on the go, it’s an easy way to show your support – and your efforts will cost you nothing because Savoo donates on your behalf. Dr Lorraine Gailey, Chief Executive of Hearing Link, said: “This is a simple and effective way, to not only show your support for our charity, but help us to raise vital funds towards our work of supporting people with hearing loss in every country of the Page 5 of 25 Scottish Council on Deafness Monthly Bulletin

UK. I would encourage our supporters to get involved, especially as we approach Christmas and they are considering searching and buying gifts online. This simple gesture will make a huge difference.”

It’s easy to set up a Savoo account by visiting http://www.savoo.co.uk/charities/Hearing-Link.html. Once signed in find Hearing Link in the charities directory and click ‘Start Supporting’. Then go to the web search from the menu at the top of page and search away. To ensure you continue to make pennies for Hearing Link, make sure to set Savoo as your homepage.

Please note this process will vary depending on which browser you use. For further information about Savoo and other ways to donate to Hearing Link, please contact [email protected]; or call tel: 0300 111 1113 or SMS: 07526 123255.

Alternatively visit Hearing Link’s website at http://www.hearinglink.org for further information. ------Commencement of the regulation of independent clinics - 1 April 2016 Regulation of Independent Clinics from April 2016

In April 2016, Healthcare Improvement Scotland will start regulating independent clinics in Scotland.

Who is being regulated? Independent clinics are defined in the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as clinics that are not part of a hospital and from which a medical practitioner or dental practitioner provides a service, which is not part of the National Health Service.

The term ‘service’ includes consultations, investigations and treatments.

If you are the provider of an independent clinic (as defined above), you will need to, register your service with us from April 2016.

If you are a provider of an independent clinic and a registered nurse, midwife or dental care professional (clinical dental technician, dental hygienist, dental nurse, dental technician, dental therapist, orthodontic therapist), you will also have to register from April 2016, following the proposed amendment to the definition of independent clinics. What happens next? To receive regular information about next steps, please complete the contact form on our website:

http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/our_work/inspecting_and_regulating _ca re/independent_healthcare/regulation_of_clinics.aspx

You can also find Frequently Asked Questions on our website to guide you through the key points. The Frequently Asked Questions are available at:

http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/our_work/inspecting_and_regulating _care/independent_healthcare/regulation_of_clinics/regulation_of_clinics_faqs.aspx

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New Facebook group - BSL (Scotland) Act (2015)

On the 1st October 2015, a new Facebook group was launched as a follow-up from the Scottish Parliament’s BSL (Scotland) Bill Facebook group.

This new Facebook group page was developed by BDA Scotland on behalf of DSP (Deaf Sector Partnership). For more about DSP, please see link below:

http://deafsectorpartnership.net/ (website currently under construction – we’re looking for ideas).

So far we have over 1,000 members within 24 hours which is excellent news.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1470165406637765/

Please join and support this. ------

Topic Consultation on Scotland’s Census 2021

National Records of Scotland (NRS) seeks first views on Scotland’s next census. Planning for Scotland’s Census 2021 is underway with the NRS asking for views on

the topic areas that should be included.

A consultation launched today focuses on the broad topics the census will cover. The aim is to encourage discussion and help NRS build a strong case for the inclusion of topics in the census.

To take part now, please do so online via CitizenSpace or for more information, news about events and related downloads, visit our dedicated 2021 Topic Consultation page.

Consultation events

We have organised three topic consultation events in November 2015. These events will be held at the following locations;

 Glasgow 17 November 2015

 Aberdeen 19 November 2015

 Edinburgh 24 November 2015 If you would like to attend an event you can do so by clicking on the links above. Scotland's Census 2011 General Report NRS have also today published Scotland’s Census 2011 General Report and it has been laid before the Scottish Parliament. This document reviews the entire 2011 Census operation from the early planning and consultation through to the production and dissemination of outputs and evaluation.

It provides a wealth of detail about how Scotland’s Census 2011 was carried out and what we have learned to take forward in our planning for the next census ------

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Cross Party Group Conveners and Secretaries

The Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee invites views on the Lobbying (Scotland) Bill, in anticipation of its referral to the Committee.

The Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 29 October 2015. The Bill and accompanying documents are available on the Parliament’s website at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/93324.aspx

The purpose of the Bill is increase public transparency of the interactions between lobbyists and elected representatives and Government Ministers.

The Bill follows the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s recent inquiry into lobbying, which culminated in a series of recommendations for the establishment of a register of lobbying. All the documents associated with this inquiry, including the report of the Committee’s findings can be found here:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/68068. aspx

The Committee will also take account of the views expressed in response to its initial inquiry and the Government’s consultation.

Information on what the Committee would like views on and how to submit your views are available here—

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/lobbying-bill

------Help us shape our future work

The Scottish Human Rights Commission is developing its Strategic Plan for 2016-

2020. To help us set our priorities and improve how we work, we would like to hear from people and organisations from across Scotland’s diverse communities.

This consultation document online here describes the Commission, its powers and duties, and some of the main work we have done since 2008. It sets out three questions to help guide our next Strategic Plan and we are inviting stakeholders to share their views on these points.

The closing date for comments is 20 November 2015.

If you have any questions about the consultation, please contact [email protected] ------Dumfries and Galloway NHS Celebrating Excellence Awards

Ollie Galligan, Dumfries volunteer and Board Member, Rena McCleary who volunteers in Newton Stewart and Wigtown, and the Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group as a whole were nominated at this year’s D&G NHS Celebrating

Excellence Awards in the Volunteer of the Year category.

The winner of the award was the whole group with special recognition going to Rena and Ollie.

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Funding News

We are pleased to announce that we have secured £3000 grant funding from Lloyds TSB Henry Duncan Trust for 2015/16 and also £673 from the Stewartry Area Committee for 2015/16.

Care Home Service

This year we plan to support 25% of the care homes in Dumfries and Galloway with a service of training and support. We will have a good geographical spread, supporting two care homes in each locality. Volunteers supporting these care homes will be a key link in the process and will be involved from the start of the process with regular visits to ensure that the hearing aids are maintained. The service will include delivering deaf awareness and care and maintenance training to staff at the care homes. With the view to staff being able to clean the hearing aids, change the batteries, and have a greater understanding of how they can support their residents.

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

• We will explain what access and inclusion (health) means and how you can use the service. • We want improve access to health information for you. • We want to know about your experience in Health. • We will put you in touch with other organisations that can offer extra support.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact Katie Mowat: BDA Scotland, Suite 58, 1st Floor, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD Email: [email protected] ooVoo: Katie.Mowat.BDA SMS: 07795822102

Vacancies Scottish Council on Deafness Board of Directors

The Scottish Council on Deafness (SCoD) invites nominations from the membership (only full members can nominate) to the Board of Trustees. If you have an interest in governance and the strategic work of SCoD, you may like to consider becoming a Trustee/Director.

The Board is responsible for the leadership and governance of SCoD, support to the staff team and monitoring and evaluation of SCoD’s work, in conjunction with the Chief Officer. It meets a minimum of 4 times a year: generally an average of 6 x 2 hour meetings plus a development day. This booklet covers the key parts of the recruitment process and includes the role description and code of conduct information applicable to all Board Members. SCoD is committed to a culture of continuous improvement and the survey at the end illustrates the areas the Board will focus on to improve its effectiveness.

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Process In accordance with our governing documents Trustee/Directors must be nominated by an organisation, which is a full member of SCoD. The nomination form must be signed by a very senior person within that organisation. The form must also be ratified by a current active SCoD Board member in order to support and validate the nomination. Each SCoD Board member can only validate one nomination. (Nomination form pages 4-8 inc). A completed skills audit form should be attached.

We openly advertise across our network. Full member organisations can nominate ANYONE they feel is suitable for the role.

You will then be asked to come along for an informal meeting to discuss the expectations, from both ourselves and you, of being a Trustee/Director; examine what skills and/or experience and interests you could bring to this position; note any barriers, preparation or training needs; discuss the potential for conflict of interests; and ensure you are aware of the role and relationship with the nominating body. The other paperwork can be completed at this stage.

If there are more nominations than places on the Board then SCoD will hold an election across the full membership: one member, one vote.

These are unpaid positions, but any travel costs will be reimbursed upon submission of an appropriate claim form. Still Interested??………then please complete the nomination form and skills audit form and return them to SCoD.

You can obtain a nomination form from our Office Manager By email: [email protected] or via our website: www.scod.org.uk

Click here BSL Version

If you want more information please contact [email protected] for in informal chat. ------The Scottish Child Law Centre is looking for new volunteer members to join our Board of Trustees.

Role As a Board member you will be responsible for: · Setting and supporting the Centre’s strategic aims · Ensuring high standards of governance and accountability · Maintaining proper financial oversight · Supporting the Director, staff and volunteers · Promoting the Centre

Key skills Previous board experience is not necessary, but we are looking for individuals with a strong commitment to children’s rights, sound judgement and an ability to think creatively. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals with experience and expertise in the areas of: · Fundraising · HR and Organisational Development · Media and Communications

Commitment The Board meets roughly once every six weeks and there is also an expectation that you will participate in the life of the organisation between board meetings, Page 10 of 25 Scottish Council on Deafness Monthly Bulletin

advising the staff team and acting in an ambassadorial role for the Centre. Board meetings are currently held at 4.30pm on Thursday afternoons in Edinburgh.

Term of office Positions are advertised for a period of 3 years (term may be renewed).

About the Scottish Child Law Centre

http://www.sclc.org.uk/ The SCLC is a small, Edinburgh-based charity that provides services throughout Scotland. It is the only Law Centre in Scotland that works exclusively for children and young people. We help children and young people, their families and carers, and professionals working for and with children by providing free expert legal advice and information through our advice line, email and website. Last year we responded to more than 5000 contacts (a 26% increase in demand for the service over the last three years) with issues such as contact, residence, adoption and child protection featuring heavily. In addition, the Centre leads and contributes to debates on policy issues, comments on legislation and provides a wide range of training on the law and children's rights to groups and individuals across Scotland.

How to Apply Please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] by 30 October 2015. We will shortlist and seek to meet with prospective candidates in November with a view to appointing in good time for our 3 December Board meeting. ------

MND Scotland

Following recent campaign and fundraising successes, Scotland’s Charity of the Year, MND Scotland, is recruiting for 4 new members to join the team at our Head Office in Glasgow.

The positions are:

Policy Officer £22,972 – £26,802

Communications Officer £27,581 – £32,680

Administrative Assistant £17,594 – £20,527

Fundraising Assistant £19,791 – £23,090

The closing date for all roles is 9th November 2015.

Please see Job Vacancies: http://www.mndscotland.org.uk/news-events/job- vacancies/for further details and to download an application pack

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Project Worker (Membership) Organisation: Scottish Council on Deafness Salary info: Hourly wage rate: £7.85 Hours per week: 35 (if worked full-time) Employment duration: 13 weeks if full-time Status: Internship Closing date: 06/11/15 Location: Glasgow Website: http://www.scod.org.uk

Role: This is an Internship opportunity for disabled graduates offered through the Disability Equality Internship Programme Applicants for the Disability Equality internship opportunities must: •hold at least a SCQF Level 8+ qualification (equivalent to an HND, first degree, SVQ Level4) •define as a disabled person under the Equality Act 2010: “someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal every day activities.” •be unemployed or under-employed SCoD was established in 1927 and underwent a strategic review in 2013 becoming a company limited by guarantee and a charity. The two key strategic objectives are to grow membership and build new lines of sustainable income. We are looking to develop new membership targets and develop member services for SCoD. A capacity building training programme has been identified as a mechanism to do both. We see this post targeting potential members through an initial training programme. Main duties and tasks The intern’s focus will be to administrate and facilitate the implementation of a series of 4-6 training events.

 Use existing information to plan the running of training events for membership target groups

 Produce content used for the promotion of a brochure/social media for the events

 Monitor and report on the success of capacity building achieved through running the initial training events

 Communicate with SCoD Team, membership and training purchasers/attendees

 Comply with data protection, equality, health and safety and other relevant legislation

 Supporting colleagues, contributing to the team and the goals within the job description as well as other administrative duties  Training on basic office equipment will be given

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Person Specification: Essential  Ability to deliver and report on project  Basic IT Skills including Word, Excel & Powerpoint  Strong communication skills  Experience of basic administrative tasks  Organising and retrieving information  Ability to work well in a team  Problem solving skills  Good time management and organisation skills  An understanding of social media and its uses  A flexible approach with the ability to use own initiative Desirable

 Knowledge of different sectors (Third Sector, deaf sector, private & public sectors)  Familiarity with the principles of equal opportunities and human rights.

 Experience of customer/client/membership management, events management/coordination, income generation/fundraising.  Experience of using BSL. The post holder will be required to be flexible in his/her working hours as some meetings may occur outside office hours and/or involve an overnight stay. The post holder may have to travel around Scotland. The office is generally open between 08.30 and 18.30 or later, weekdays. The post holder will be expected to undertake training in Deaf Awareness Organisation profile: Scottish Council on Deafness (SCoD) is the only Scottish umbrella body representing the interests of Deaf sign language users, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing people. Application notes: Please read the following Opportunity Description, Person Specification and application instructions. There are 2 versions of the application form available online, one with no text boxes. If you require another format e.g. larger print, braille, audio tape etc. contact [email protected] If you have any problems in accessing or completing the application form and could benefit from alternative arrangements to apply, please contact us as soon as possible. For advice and guidance on writing a good application, visit the We Can Work websitehttp://www.wecanwork.org.uk/resources or contact Phyl Meyer at [email protected] or 0131 281 0864 for further assistance. Completed applications to be forwarded by 5pm on 6th November 2015 to: Moira Cuthbertson, Development Officer, SCVO, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ

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or to [email protected] For the BSL Version, Please click here

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Do you want to put sport at the heart of Scottish society?

Scottish Ministers want to appoint a new Chair to lead the sportscotland Board.

We want to hear from people who have a passion for sport for this significant appointment, which comes at an exciting time for sport in Scotland, as we continue to build on the legacy of the London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 Games. If you would like to contribute to building a world class sporting system for everyone in Scotland and you have what it takes to fulfil this rewarding and challenging role, we would like to hear from you.

You must be able to demonstrate the following personal qualities, skills and experience:

 Passion for sport and in particular promoting equality and social change through sport  The capacity to work effectively across sectors, beyond the boundaries of sport  Managing performance and governance  Leading the Board and the organisation

Full details of the criteria to be met for the position are contained in the person specification, which forms part of the application pack. Applications are invited from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service and are committed to the work of sportscotland.

Scottish Ministers welcome applications from groups currently under-represented on Scotland’s public bodies, such as women, disabled people, ethnic minorities and people aged under 50.

Remuneration: The Chair appointment is remunerated at the gross daily rate of £230 per day (non-pensionable). You will also receive reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses and reasonable childcare/carer costs incurred whilst undertaking Board duties.

Time commitment: At present the anticipated time commitment for the Chair is around 6.5 days per month on Board business including attending events. There will also be periods when pressure of business will require additional time. Appointment details: Scottish Ministers determine the length of appointments for Board appointments. Appointments are normally for a four year term, with the possibility of re-appointment appointment up to a maximum combined length of eight years. The current Chair, Louise Martin, is standing down after an eight year term in May 2016.

Location: sportscotland’s Head Office is based in Glasgow, with other main offices in Edinburgh and Stirling. The Chair has the use of an office at our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. Board meetings can alternate between sites, with occasional Page 14 of 25 Scottish Council on Deafness Monthly Bulletin

meetings held in other locations across Scotland. The Chair will also attend sporting and sports related events held across the country.

Interviews: It is expected that interviews will be held on Thursday 17 December 2015 in Edinburgh. Please ensure that you can attend on this date as we are unable to offer alternatives.

Further information: If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Stuart Ogg, Director of Corporate Services, sportscotland on 0141 534 6540, or by emailing [email protected]. For full information on the appointment, please read the Applicant Information Pack accessed via the link below.

Applicants are asked to apply online. If you experience any difficulties accessing our website, or in the event that you require a word version of the application form, please contact the Public Appointments Team on (Freephone) 0300 244 1898 or fax on 0131 244 3833, by email at [email protected], or by writing to the Public Appointments Team, Scottish Government, E1 Spur, Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh EH11 3XD.

Completed applications must be received on or before Friday 20th November 2015.

Appointments to the sportscotland Board are regulated by the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.

Appointed on merit; committed to diversity and equality.

Events Get the ‘Hear & Now’ of hearing loss at FREE information events

People with hearing loss in Scotland have a unique opportunity to find out the ‘Hear & Now’ of hearing loss at FREE social and information events being run by the UK charity Hearing Link.

‘Hear & Now’ offers individuals and professionals access to a one-stop-shop of valuable resources, equipment demonstrations, and advice and information from a range of expert speakers and organisations. They are also a chance to gain a personal insight to managing hearing loss through inspiring first-hand stories.

There will be three events taking place from 10-4pm on the following dates:

 Savoy Park Hotel, Ayr – Thursday 12th November  The Lighthouse, Glasgow – Thursday 3rd December

‘Hear & Now’ events are FREE to attend and lunch will also be provided for guests.

The events, supported by The Alliance Scotland, will include presentations by expert speakers and demonstrations of assistive equipment for hearing loss to help increase understanding of what’s available. Throughout the day, delegates will also have the chance to browse the range of exhibition stands from local organisations. It will conclude with a volunteer networking event for Hearing Link volunteers and

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any individuals or professionals considering volunteering and supporting the charity’s work.

Chris Milne, Scotland Manager at Hearing Link, said: “At Hearing Link we understand the challenges individuals, their families and friends face when trying to access information and support about managing hearing loss. It can be a daunting task trying to access the right knowledge that is particular to their needs – that’s why we are bringing our ‘Hear & Now’ event to Edinburgh, Ayr and Glasgow over the coming months.

“This is a unique opportunity for local residents to access valuable resources, information and expert speakers; and be inspired by first-hand stories from those in their local community who successfully live with and manage their hearing loss.

“I would encourage anyone living in these places to come along and benefit from our worthwhile events. Entry is free and includes lunch for all our guests.”

If you are interested in attending any of these ‘Hear & Now’ events, places should be booked in advance. Visit www.hearinglink.org/hear-and-now to book online or contact Hearing Link Scotland by emailing [email protected]; tel: 0131 447 9420 or text: 07564 916798. ------Plan for success at the Responsible Business Awards 2016 workshops Scottish Business in the Community and Business in the Community's most prestigious and respected awards champion responsible business in Scotland, the UK and abroad. Both programmes open for entries on Monday 2 November 2015. Get ahead of the game by attending a free interactive workshop.

Open to all companies of any size, sector and scale, these awards champion those that are creating sustainable solutions to our most pressing challenges.

Whether you are brand new to SBC and BITC's Awards, or want a refresher on why and how to enter, an awards workshop is a great opportunity to learn what these awards programmes can do for you

Workshops will be held across Scotland:  Edinburgh – Monday 9 November. Hosted by Shoosmiths  Dundee – Tuesday 17 November. Hosted by Blackadders  Stirling – Thursday 19 November. Hosted by Enterprise Rent-A-Car  Glasgow – Tuesday 24 November. Hosted by Clydesdale Bank  Aberdeen – Wednesday 25 November. Hosted by Aberdeen City Council What award categories will be on offer?  find BITC's award categories for 2016 here  find SBC's award categories for 2016 here

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------Deaf Action Annual Lecture 2015

Deaf Action's Annual Lecture 2015 will be delivered by Dr Alasdair Allan MSP. As the Scottish Government's Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland's Languages, Dr Allan is responsible for the implementation of the recently passed BSL (Scotland) Bill. The event will offer more about what happens next with this ground-breaking legislation and to question the Minister following his lecture.

The lecture will be delivered 6.30pm - 7.30pm followed by a drinks reception 7.30pm-8.30pm.

Please note that this is an accessible event. There will be BSL/English interpreters, an electronic notetaker and a hearing loop system present.

If you have any additional support needs or questions about this event, please contact:

Alison McGachy

Tel: 0131 550 0994

SMS: 07891 941 337

Email: [email protected]

www.deafaction.org

------Getting to Know GIRFEC BSL Film Series Launch - Wednesday 4 November 2015

There will be a launch of “Getting to Know GIRFEC BSL Film Series” on Wednesday 4 November 2015 from 10.30am until 2.00pm, with speakers including Aileen Campbell, Minister for Children and Young People and Ian Welsh, Chief Executive of the ALLIANCE.

It will be held at Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD and would love you to come along. You can register for the event via the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-to-know-girfec-bsl- film-series-launch-tickets-18362333233

Join us on the 4th November as Aileen Campbell, Minister of Children and Young People, launches these videos. The event, meant for our third sector colleagues and their members, plans to showcase the new videos with speakers from the Scottish Government, Scottish Council on Deafness (SCoD), Solar Bear Theatre Company at the ALLIANCE as well as a few fun surprises.

Background: The Getting to Know GIRFEC Project has been tasked with raising awareness of GIRFEC across Scotland with parents, carers, children and young people. As part of this project we have produced five short video clips in BSL format, with speech overlay and subtext which explains GIRFEC in an easy to understand yet comprehensive manner. It is hoped that organisations, including the Scottish Government, can use these videos widely to raise awareness of and promote GIRFEC. Page 17 of 25 Scottish Council on Deafness Monthly Bulletin

These videos have been produced in partnership with the Scottish Council on Deafness, Solar Bear Theatre Company, People First Scotland and Facilit-e46. ------From GCVS: Gain the skills to become a recognised trainer Diploma in Training and Development Over six-days, participants on this course will develop their skills in planning, designing and delivering training courses

Starts 3rd November 2015 Six days’ training over Nov 2015 to Feb 2016

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

Booking places

book now at [email protected]

------Justisigns Symposium

On 7 November, the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies at Heriot Watt University hosted the one day ARTIS symposium Interpreter-mediated Justice: Different Languages, Different Research Methodologies. The symposium is part of

the larger Justisigns project, which aims to promote access to justice for Deaf sign language users.

At the symposium various guest speakers shared their research into legal interpreting, with the aim of sharing different research techniques and ultimately improving the field of legal interpreting and the service that Deaf users receive from the legal system.

Justisigns is funded by the European Commission’s Leonardo Da Vinci Lifelong Learning programme.

More information is available from Robert Skinner ([email protected])

The National BSL Plan Heriot-Watt’s Professor Graham Turner, Director of the Centre for Translating and Interpreting Studies Scotland, is leading the Programme Team for the National BSL Plan: Building a sustainable framework for British Sign Language in schools.

Working with representatives of key organisations in the Deaf sector as well as colleagues from Heriot Watt and the University of Edinburgh, the remit of the Programme Team is to build on the recent passing by the Scottish Parliament of the British Sign Language (BSL) (Scotland) Act, which aims to enhance the opportunities available to Deaf people by promoting the use of BSL in Scotland.

The Heriot Watt BSL Team was involved in the development of the Act through external committee roles, consultancy work with the Scottish Parliament and long- term liaison with the Scottish Government’s Equality Unit.

The contribution will continue through the development of the National BSL Plan, which will put in place a framework to ensure the success of the Act’s implementation.

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The planning team is specifically looking at exploring opportunities for increasing the teaching of BSL in education, so that hearing children can learn BSL and together we can create a more inclusive society in which Deaf BSL users can communicate in sign language with their friends, peers and colleagues.

Anybody who would like to contribute to the development of the National Plan can do so by emailing Prof. Turner ([email protected]).

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Captioning Awareness Week

Stagetext will celebrate its 15th anniversary by hosting the first ever Captioning Awareness Week from 9th-15th November. The aim of the week is to bring together cultural venues and caption users from all over to celebrate and raise awareness of captioning and subtitling. You can get involved through social media using #CAPaware. To find out more visit Stagetext’s website. ------Let’s Talk About Your Health

Thursday 12th November 2015 Time: 3.30pm to 5.30pm At Deaf Action, Edinburgh

With Katie Mowat, Access and Inclusion (Health) BDA Scotland. And Leah Kalaitzi, Adult Learning and Health Access Officer (Deaf Action)

There will be Health Topics on that day:

Chest Heart Stroke Scotland (CHSS)

Interested in Stroke? Come and get involved!!

Katie and Staff from CHSS will talk about Stroke followed by a group chat about Stroke and how to improve your life.

For more information, contact Katie Mowat BDA Scotland, Suite 58, 1ST Floor, Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD Email: [email protected] ooVoo: Katie.Mowat.BDA ------Introduction to Auditory Verbal/Play & 101 activities for babies (laying the listening foundations in babies)

This day will be of interest to teachers of the deaf, educational psychologists, speech & language therapists, and parents.

The whats, hows and whys of working with your babies through audition will be explored. Alongside an introduction to Auditory Verbal Therapy, the presenter will discuss:

• what to do on your very first session with a family,

• the stages in building a listening brain in a young baby, and

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• how to guide and coach parents through the crucial first 18 months.

There will be opportunity to get ‘hands on’ through toy and workshop sessions and observation of AV therapy in action on videos.

Participants should go away equipped to plan and deliver sessions to young babies, focussing on audition.

The sessions will be delivered by Rosie Quayle, Clincial Lead Auditory Verbal Therapist from Auditory VerbalUK

Course fee: £110

Closing date for registration: 13th November Applications are available to download from the following link: http://www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/deaf/ddec15.html

------Six Day Sleep Counsellor Training

Who is it for? Professionals working with children or young people with additional support needs, such as teachers, social workers, doctors, health visitors, CAMHS and Learning Disability CAMHS workers, psychologists and specialist nurses.

What will I learn?

Participants will gain a comprehensive knowledge of sleep processes and understand the problems that children with a wide range of physical, learning & sensory disabilities may face. Participants will also be trained in how to run a sleep clinic and how to support families using cognitive and behavioral techniques, in line with GIRFEC principles.

Why is it necessary?

Up to 80% of children with additional support needs have a sleep problem. Poor sleep affects children’s learning, mood, day time behaviour and health. Sleep Scotland have been working to alleviate the difficulties associated with sleep problems amongst children with Autism and other additional support needs through specialist intervention since 1998.

What is sleep?  Sleep patterns and processes  Identifying and assessing sleep problems  Cognitive and behavioural approaches to sleep problems  Autism and sleep  Epilepsy and sleep  Psychological approaches to sleep problems  Sleep problems in children with additional support needs and physical disabilities Enuresis and respiratory problems in sleep  The place of medication in treatment  Devising a sleep programme  Running a sleep clinic

and more...

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Edinburgh 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 March 2016 + 1 day tbc

Course Costs

£790 for delegates working in Scotland £990 for all others*

For further information, or to apply, see our website http://www.sleepscotland.org or call us; 0131 651 1392

*price difference is due to statutory funding received for participants in Scotland ------Scottish Sensory Awards

To highlight the good practice and promote the rights of people living with sensory impairment a small group of interested people decided to develop an awards programme which would showcase some of the good work across the sectors.

Love Sensory Impairment is the branding we have chosen as our glitzy awards ceremony is on February 15th close to Valentine’s Day and it aims to celebrate the good work and good news we know is happening in relation to world of Sensory Impairment.

The creation of sensory impairment awards for Scotland was to recognise the extent of the range of work with deaf, deafblind and visually impaired people and to raise awareness of the work of statutory, third and independent sector services with people with sensory impairment.

The awards provide a focus for all organisations and individuals involved in the dynamic world of sensory impairment and to build on the impetus of the recently published See Hear Strategy.

There are a range of categories which have been linked loosely to the Recommendations from the national See Hear Strategy.

The categories we have developed for the Awards Event look to recognise the breadth and depth of the work we are involved in and welcome nominations from groups or individuals who would like to recognise the work of a; colleague, friend or group for any of the following categories:

The application process is simple and we welcome applications from a range of organisations and individuals; each category has a list of criteria to help the judges to agree the winner and runners up.

Please check our website and Click here for Nomination Form Please submit to; By email: [email protected] By post: Sensory Impairment Awards, c/o SCoD, Central Chambers Suite 62, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD

We look forward to your application

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------FAIRER SCOTLAND ENGAGEMENT FUND EXTENDED Funding available for more organisations with an extended deadline

Small to medium-sized community groups and voluntary organisations are being encouraged to act now for a fairer Scotland by applying to the Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund. The Fund is now being opened up to organisations with an annual income of up to £250,000 to host a discussion and ensure as many voices as possible are heard. Eligible groups have to act fast though, as the extended deadline for applications is 16 November. Events should take place by 23 November and reports submitted by 27 November.

Through Fairer Scotland, the Scottish Government aims to create a place where people are healthier, happier and treated with respect; and where opportunities, wealth and power are spread more equally. To achieve this, Fairer Scotland needs YOUR views.

Organising an event couldn’t be easier. Simply book a venue, invite at least five people, discuss the following questions and record their views:  What are the issues that matter most to you?  What do you think needs to be done?  How can you and your community play a role in helping to shape our future? The views you gather will be sent to the Scottish Government as part of a series of events and conversations to help create a fairer Scotland by 2030.

Eligible costs for an event include venue hire, refreshments, interpreter, facilitator, childcare, equipment hire, travel expenses and promotional materials. In total, costs of £75 - £300 (or £500 for larger events) can be claimed. Constituted organisations with an annual income of up to £250,000 can apply, or larger organisations can apply on behalf of un-constituted groups.

Edinburgh-based BE United was successful in its application and will hold a large- scale discussion led by a facilitator to explore community members’ views. Attendees will participate in small group discussions and complete a short questionnaire on equality in Scotland. The event will also include music and food from across a range of cultures to celebrate diversity. The Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund is contributing towards venue hire, sound system, facilitator’s fee and food.

Meanwhile, Mossblown Regeneration Group will host a Senior Citizens’ Lunch in their newly re-opened community centre to discuss issues that are close to the hearts of older members of the community. The Fund will pay for room hire, a light lunch and the printing of invitations and newsletters.

So why not host your own event? The application process is straight-forward and you’ll know within two working days whether your application has been successful. The Application Form and Guidance Notes can be downloaded directly from the Voluntary Action Fund’s website (www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk/funding-and- support/fairer-scotland-engagement-fund/) and staff are on hand if you need further assistance on 01383 620780, or email [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by 16 November 2015 to [email protected]

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BSL (British Sign Language) Sessions for Learners in Scotland Edinburgh 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 [email protected]

Meeting day: Every second Thursday

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

Conferences BATOD Scotland November Conference

November Half Day Conference/CPD and AGM

Saturday 21 November 2015

Forth Valley Sensory Centre Redbrae Road, Camelon, Falkirk FK1 4DD Telephone: 01324 590888

0930 – 0950 Registration, Coffee and Networking

0950 – 1000 Welcome and Introductions 1000 – 1045 Main Speaker – Ellen Doherty – ‘Professional Update’ 1045 – 1100 Annual General Meeting 1100 – 1130 Networking Break 1130 – 1215 Main Speaker - Ellen Doherty Cost - £20.00 per member/£25 non members This conference is open to mainstream teaching colleagues, SLTs and other interested professionals. ------

Children in Scotland Conference Children in Scotland’s International Additional Support Needs conference on Inclusion and Empowerment of Children with Disabilities 2015 is taking place on 3 and 4

December 2015 in Edinburgh. We have exhibition space available on the second day of the conference.

We are expecting over 150 delegates from all over the UK and Europe to attend making it a unique opportunity for you to market and to network.

Spaces are limited and already filling up. Contact Linsey Hunter for more information: [email protected] Page 23 of 25 Scottish Council on Deafness Monthly Bulletin

------Scotland's 1st national Annual Disabled People's Summit 3rd December 2015

Getting our Rights right – Finding the way to disabled people’s human rights and equality in Scotland

Attend Event

Chair: Stephen Naysmith, Social Affairs Editor, The Herald

Keynote Speaker: Marco Biagi MSP, Minister for Local Government and Community Empowerment

This is the first ever national Annual Disabled People's Summit. It's for disabled people, their organisations, allies and those with the power and responsiblities to make decisions for Scotland. 120+ people have been invited from all the above communities and sectors to enable strategic discussion and mapping of practical steps forward. Whatever your experience and / or your professional knowledge, we need you there...please register today.

The event will discuss the state of play for disabled people's human rights and equality in Scotland, what these rights are and what that means and an exploration of the Scottish Government's draft United Nations Convention on the Rights of Person's with Disabilities (UNCRPD) Delivery Plan. http://www.ilis.co.uk/get-active/2015-uncrpd- consultations-by-scottish-government-and-cosla

The outcomes of Summit 2015 are that disabled people, their allies and key decision makers will;

 know about the rights disabled people hold and be aware of the state of these rights today

 have identified the direction of travel for progress to be made towards disabled people's equal enjoyment of their rights

 be better connected so that such progress can be made.

Other speakers and panel members include Dr Jim Elder-Woodward OBE (activist), human rights expert, national and local government officials, academics and more.

Glasgow Disablity Alliance's Purple Poncho Players will inspire us with a production just for this event. There will be a number of faciliated work shops focusing on different themes and charged with identifying practical steps towards progression.

We look forward ot seeing you there. Any questions, please get in touch at [email protected] or 0141 559 5013.

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SCoD’s 2nd Annual Conference – ‘CONNECT & COMMUNICATE’

SAVE THE DATE!

10th March 2016 Royal Concert Hall Glasgow

If you are interested in contributing to the Connect and Communicate Conference or wish to find out more information on how to get involved, please contact our Office Manager Kellas on [email protected] or 0141 248 2474

More information on tickets, prices, speakers, workshops, stalls etc will be issued in the autumn. Watch this space!

------Accessible Theatre, Cinema & Television

The Lady in the Van/Sunset Song

Monday 23 November 2015, 6:10pm / Tuesday 15 December, 5:40pm Visible cinema is for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences, featuring captioned, subtitled or BSL interpreted screenings, followed by a post-film discussion. Check GFT website for more details.

Nominated at the 2000 Olivier Awards for Play of the Year, Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van comes to the big screen. The true story of Mary Shepherd (Maggie Smith), an elderly eccentric who forges a strained relationship with Bennett when he allows her to temporarily park her van in the driveway of his Camden home, where she stayed for 15 years.

All tickets £5. The post film discussion will be BSL interpreted. The cinema has a hearing loop system and infrared sound facility. Contact the Duty Manager to reserve a headset. Subject to availability.

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