Hi All

Welcome back to the Inclusion Scotland Newsletter.  We aim to send this out on a fortnightly basis.

In this edition there is, for the first time, a Young People’s Corner where I intend to post or share news and events particularly of interest to young people.  If you have any features that you want to promote, email them and they will be included in the next round of the newsletter.

Remember if you have any other articles, stories, suggestions, comments, ideas etc or vacancies/training that you want highlighted in the newsletter, website or e-bulletin (free of charge of course!) please get in contact by email –information@inclusionscotland.org, telephone – 0141 887 7058 or write to me at Inclusion Scotland, 5A Sir James Clarke Building, Abbey Mill Business Centre, Paisley PA1 1TJ.

Have a great weekend!

Best wishes,

Julie McElroy

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News Update

ILiS DVD
The Independent Living in Scotland (ILiS) is pleased to announce the ILiS DVD is now on YouTube!
Please see the link: http://www.youtube.com/user/EqualityHumanRights#p/a/u/0/QBHuVfKXmyk

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living Contact form
Morningside Library is undergoing a major refurbishment at the end of 2010.  As part of the consultation process we are planning to set up a focus group to look at what the changes to the building offer to people with disabilities and to provide guidance on what further improvements to services and facilities could be made.

Anyone interested in being part of this group, are advised to contact Team Leader Morningside Library, Roy Drury by email roy.drury@edinburgh.gov.uk

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Information

Inclusion Scotland Membership

Inclusion Scotland is Scotland’s leading organisation of disabled people.  We aim to draw attention to the physical, social, economic, cultural and attitudinal barriers that affect our everyday lives as disabled people in Scotland.

If you or your organisation would like to join Inclusion Scotland, see our website www.inclusionscotland.org for more information.  Or contact information@inclusionscotland.org or telephone 0141 887 7058.

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Consultations, Surveys & Campaigns

The Scottish Government wished to consult on the recommendations raised by a review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and published a consultation document in August 2009 and invited written responses. 

The main findings from the analysis of these responses can be accessed on the Scottish Government website by the following link: -http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/03/04155611/0
 

The full research report on the Review of the Mental Health Law Consultation Analysis is available on the following link: -http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/03/04155521/0

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Events & Training

Carer Awareness and Assessment/Self Directed Care Training

Two training courses are to be held in May.  The first one is 'Carer Awareness and Assessment' which is taking place on Tuesday, 11 May 2010. The second course is 'Self Directed Care' which is taking place on Tuesday, 25 May 2010.

Both training courses will be held at the Pearce Institute, 840-860 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 3UT.  Courses commence at 10:00am and will finish around 4:00pm.

The cost for each course is £98 per delegate (voluntary sector) and £128 per delegate (private/public sector).

If you wish to reserve a place on either of these courses, please contact me by email at rena.friel@carerscotland.org or telephone: 0141 445 3070.

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Jobs & Volunteering

Hear to Help Volunteers required – RNID Scotland

Volunteers will provide support and information to deaf and hard of hearing people about hearing aids.  This could be providing assistance with fitting a hearing aid correctly, cleaning and re-tubing hearing aids as well as fitting new batteries.  In addition, volunteers will provide information about equipment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people as well as demonstrating equipment.  Volunteers may be required to undertake home visits to provide support and information to hard to reach sections of the community.  Volunteers may also provide the Hearing Aid support service on an outreach basis in various locations within the local community.  Volunteers may also become trained to deliver talks to groups within the community about the work of RNID.

Skills & Experience

An interest in or personal experience of Deaf and Hard of Hearing issues would be an advantage.  Flexible and positive attitude would be welcomed.

Travel Details

The Project is based in Glasgow; however there will be volunteer opportunities across the city in a variety of local settings.

Training and Induction Details

An initial Volunteer Induction (3 hours).  Follow up training on hearing aids and RNID equipment carried out by the Project Co-ordinator

Requirements

Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period

For more information contact Louise Barry Tel: 01324 590888 or Email:louise.barry@rnid.org.uk

BEMIS - Empowering Scotland's Ethnic and Cultural Minority Communities

Post: Policy and Equality Officer

Salary: £26,496 - £28,806

Location: Glasgow

Closing Date: Friday 14 May 2010
Proposed interview dates week beginning Monday 17 May 2010

BEMIS is the national umbrella body, funded by the Scottish Government to support the development of the ethnic minority voluntary sector and the social regeneration of the communities this sector represents throughout Scotland.  BEMIS is looking to add to the core staff already in place with the following post: (post is funded initially till March 2011 with a view to continue subject to continued funding).

For more information and application form, please contact Ms Sue Barnessue.barnes@bemis.org.uk

BEMIS, 38 Queen street, Centrum building, Level 3, Glasgow G1 3DX.  Tel 0141 548 8047

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Young People Corner

West Dunbartonshire Transitions Project

We operate a free independent support and advice service to young people with additional support needs (aged 13-19) and their families in West Dunbartonshire.  We will help you gain the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to move into employment, education, independent living, and to be more involved in the community.

How do I sign up? 

If you are aged 13-19, live in West Dunbartonshire and have either ADHD, a learning disability or an Autistic Spectrum Disorder you can use this free service. 

To get involved you can either:

Contact your social worker or social work department and tell them you want to be referred to the West Dunbartonshire Transition Project.  We accept self-referrals either from family members or young people.  

To get in touch, please use the contact info that applies to you: 

Autism/ADHD                                  Learning Disability          

Transitions Team                            Transitions Team

Cornerstone                                    Share Scotland

3 Bruce St                                       8a Silk Street

Dumbarton                                       Paisley

G82 1HX                                          PA1 1HG

Email: enquiries@cornerstone.org.uk

Tel: 01389 767160

Email: enquiries@sharescotland.org.uk

Tel: 0141 848 5068

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