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NESS Summer 2018 Activity Timetable

2nd July 2018Lisa Johnston

North East Sensory Service Summer 2018 Activity Timetable Please see attached information on what is happening over the summer. There are limited spaces for some of the activities so you need to book your place. For further information or to book on any of the upcoming activities please contact: Diana Daneels diana.daneels@nesensoryservices.org 07515 985118 Jayne… Read more NESS Summer 2018 Activity Timetable

Spread the Sign

21st June 2018anwelsh

Doncaster Deaf Trust have been working in partnership with a number of European Projects for over a decade to benefit Deaf people. They are involved in various Erasmus and European Projects involving partners from a number of other European countries. They have been working with “Spread the Sign” since 2006 and have helped develop this on… Read more Spread the Sign

contact SCOTLAND – BSL →

30th May 2018anwelsh

The Scottish Government has provided funding for a new video relay service (VRS) for BSL users. This provides an online interpreter that can be used to contact all Scottish Public Bodies such as the Scottish Government, Councils, schools and the NHS. It is also available to contact organizations in the voluntary sector such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, local charities and volunteer centres. It is open 7 days a week from 8am to 12 midnight for non-emergency calls only (no 999 calls).

Here is a link to the website:- https://contactscotland-bsl.org/

SPECTRA 2018

17th May 2018Lisa Johnston

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National Digital Learning Week 2018 – 14-18 May

15th May 2018Lynda Mills

Our Vision Support Read & Write mentor has been visiting schools to help pupils with hints and tips on making reading and writing easier. He interviewed pupils to find out what they thought about the features available.

Coffee Morning at NESS, May 2108

15th May 2018Lynda Mills

A lovely morning in the Sensory Room with Vision Support at NESS.

Know Your Rights Free Information Event

26th April 2018Lisa Johnston

Know Your Rights: update on current legislation and benefits for children and young people with sensory impairments: Wednesday 23rd May 2018 This free afternoon event will be of interest to teachers of the deaf, teachers of visual impairment, mainstream teachers, support staff, educational psychologists, habilitation and rehabilitation workers, parents and carers. The aim of this half-day event is… Read more Know Your Rights Free Information Event

PAMIS SDS EVENT 2nd MAY 2018

26th April 2018Lisa Johnston

PAMIS will be holding an SDS event on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018 at Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Rd, Aberdeen AB24 5RU This event will involve two sessions: MORNING SESSION 10.30am – 12.30pm The morning session will be looking at some of the specific topics under SDS that family carers, caring for a person with… Read more PAMIS SDS EVENT 2nd MAY 2018

Easter Events

8th March 2018Lisa Johnston

SensationAll Inclusive Easter Holiday Group Activities including Easter crafts, board games, making and playing instruments and outdoor fun! Please see attached flyer for full details including dates & times. Easter Poster

Parent Workshop

10th January 2018anwelsh

Please click on the link below to find out about a workshop being held on a consultation of the provisions of the Education (Scotland) Bill. Parent Workshop