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Hi All
Welcome to the Inclusion Scotland e-bulletin. We aim to send this out on a fortnightly basis.
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 touch on the contact details below.
Best wishes,
Angela Angela Marshall Inclusion Scotland 5a Sir James Clark Building Abbey Mill Business Centre PAISLEY
Email: angelam@inclusionscotland.org Tel: 0141-887-7058 Fax: 0141-848-7551
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News Update
Jokes Computer Programme launched on-line Source: BBC News, Wednesday July 21
A computer programme to generate jokes has been created and launched on-line to help disabled children develop language skills.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-10714802
The Policeman shot by Raoul Moat is determined to return to work Source: The Telegraph, Thursday July 22
Despite his new disability, PC David Rathband spoke of his determination to return to work.
Blind people could get behind the wheel Source: Herald, Scotland
Researchers in America are to unveil a car a blind person can drive.
Do disabled people fare better in the open labour market? Source: The Guardian, Wednesday July 21
When Remploy shut 29 factories in 2008 many disabled people lost their jobs and have not worked again. The report asks whether sheltered workplaces are the best option.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/jul/21/disabled-people-open-jobs-market
Hollywood’s Mental Block Source: The Guardian, Thursday July 22
From Psycho to Shutter Island, why is the portrayal of mental illness in the movies stuck in the dark ages?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/jul/22/hollywood-mental-block
Young people shape mental health services for their peers Source: The Guardian, Wednesday July 21
A research programme is allowing 16- to 25-year-olds to develop local services to help tackle poor mental health among their peers
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/jul/21/young-people-mental-health-support
Giving me control of my care has been a revelation Source: The Guardian Blog, Wednesday July 21
The blogger is one of the first recipients of the system that lets him spend money on the care of his choice. All that glitters is not gold, but it's been transformative.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2010/jul/21/disability-learningdisability
The demand for clarity on 'assisted dying' and the threat of prosecution continues Articles in UK today are using the term "assisted dying" as if somehow a different concept from assisted suicide and/or euthanasia.
Inquiry into disability-related harassment Source: Equality and Human Rights Commission
Formal Inquiry into the actions of public authorities to eliminate disability-related harassment and its causes.
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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 free membership to Inclusion Scotland or information on joining Contact 100, see our website www.inclusionscotland.org for more information, or contactadmin@inclusionscotland.org or telephone 0141 887 7058.
Access Scottish Theatre The Federation of Scottish Theatre is delighted to announce that thanks to continued support from Creative Scotland, the Access Scottish Theatre guide will continue for the 2010/2011 season. What next?
Access Scottish Theatre will include print editions, email alerts and online developments. There will be two further print editions of the guide. The first edition will hit theatres in September 2010 and will cover accessible performances until January 2011. The second edition will come out in January and will cover the Spring and early Summer period.
We will also send email alerts to let you know when the guide is available. You will be able to request it from participating theatres. There will be no monthly e:bulletins at this time.
We will also be back in touch about online developments - alternate versions of the guide will be available to download from www.accessscottishtheatre.com
Access Scottish Theatre will be back in touch soon! If you wish to contact FST email info@scottishtheatre.org or call/text 0131 248 4842 - prefix 18001 for Text Relay.
Subtitled cinema! From Thurs 22nd July
Subtitled Toy Story 3D, Inception, Twilight Eclipse, Predators, Shrek Forever After, Get Him to The Greek and more...
FULL LISTINGS ON THE WEBSITE: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/now.showing.html
Toy Story 3 - 3D! subtitled (U) 1 hour 48 minutes http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/toystory3.html
Inception subtitled (12a) http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/inception.html
The Twilight Saga - Eclipse subtitled (12a) http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/twilight3.html
Predators subtitled (15) http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/predators.html
Shrek Forever After - 3D! subtitled (U) http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/shrek4.html
Get Him To The Greek subtitled (15) http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/gethimgreek.html
The Karate Kid, Sex and the City 2, Prince of Persia, Kick Ass and more: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/more.html
FULL LISTINGS on one big page here: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/listings.html PDF format: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/listings.pdf Plain text format: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/listings.txt ___________________________________
IMPORTANT!
We receive accessible listings directly from cinemas. Unless urgent amendments are required, listings are updated on the website every Thursday. We can take NO RESPONSIBILITY for postponed or cancelled shows. If cinemas inform us of changes, we will tell you via the yourlocalcinema.com website. If they don't inform us, we can't inform you. Please check with the ACTUAL cinema or cinemas website before you plan a visit.
For suggestions, corrections or just to contact us, please visit: http://yourlocalcinema.wufoo.com/forms/subtitlesyourlocalcinemacom/ ___________________________________
On the website: Subtitled trailers: Summer 2010 Movies Trailer, Toy Story 3, Inception, Twilight Eclipse, Shrek Forever After, Predators, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Salt, The A-Team, Wall Street 2, Grown Ups, The Last Airbender, Whatever Works, When In Rome, Sex and the City 2, Prince of Persia, Cats & Dogs 2, and more... http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/subtitled.trailers.html
Cash for Your Group The Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) is pleased to announce that the deadlines for the next two rounds of the Community Chest are 30 September 2010 and 7 January 2010. The Community Chest, a grant aimed at smaller community groups and voluntary organisations across Scotland, will provide grants of up to £1,000 and free training to groups with an annual income under £25,000. Groups can apply for funding for a wide range of activities or operational costs. However, we are particularly keen to fund activities that will help build and develop strong organisations, for example; training for committee members and volunteers; visits to other organisations and conferences or professional support and consultancy. In addition, we are also keen to fund groups who meet any of the following criteria: · Are based in South Lanarkshire, North Ayrshire or West Dunbartonshire · Work with disability or health related issues · Whose beneficiaries who are excluded due to their ethnicity, disability, gender, or sexual orientation · Provide childcare
Groups wishing to apply for a Community Chest grant can download the application form and guidance notes from the VAF website at www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk.
Alternatively contact Patricia or Chris at the Voluntary Action Fund, either by telephone on 01383 620780 or by e-mail at Patricia.McKibben@voluntaryactionfund.org.uk.
BACKGROUND The Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) is an independent charitable grant making trust which invests in voluntary and community based organisations across Scotland. The funding and support we provide enables voluntary groups to grow and develop and undertake projects that challenge inequalities and overcome barriers to being involved in community life.
The Community Chest grant programme is funded by the Scottish Government who has made available £200,000 for the year up to March 2011.
For further information contact: Chris Smith Community Chest Grant Officer Voluntary Action Fund Unit 14 Dunfermline Business Centre Izatt Avenue Dunfermline KY11 3BZ Tel: 01383 620780 E-mail: Chris.Smith@voluntaryactionfund.org.uk Website: www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk
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From the EHRC website: If you have been harassed because of your disability, or someone close to you has been affected, we want to hear about your experience. We want to hear from anyone who has been harassed and from organisations that work for/with them, including voluntary and community sector organisations, public authorities (such as local councils, police, housing, social services and education) and public transport operators. The deadline for providing evidence is Friday 10th September 2010.
A survey conducted by the SHRC – Clare Whitfield The following request has been sent to Inclusion Scotland by Clare Whitfield and Professor Gary Craig at Hull University: We have been asked by the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) to help build a database of all organisations in Scotland which are working to help or support vulnerable people in all sectors and in all parts of the country. We are determined to be as inclusive as possible. This database will help the Commission to develop research, policy and action in the field of human rights and identify gaps in current provision. It will also enable the Commission to consult appropriately over future developments in human rights in Scotland. We have been given considerable help by the SCVO in this exercise but this is a survey conducted by the SHRC and not by the SCVO so any queries should be directed to Clare Whitfield, on behalf of the SHRC, at the email address below. We would be grateful if you would complete the short questionnaire (Please email Clare Whitfield for a questionnaire c.whitfield@hull.ac.uk) It should take no more than five minutes. Please then return it to Clare Whitfield at the email address above. To ensure that this reaches as many organisations as possible we would also be very grateful if you could forward to any other organisations you may have in your geographical, policy or service area or as partners, user groups, members, or affiliates and encourage them to respond to us. We are particularly anxious that we reach smaller community, neighbourhood and support organisations. We are working to gather all the responses by July 31. If you have any queries about this work, please contact: pAt the Commission: Alison.Hosie@scottishhumanrights.comAt the research team: Gary.Craig@durham.ac.uk If you want to find out more about the Commission please visit: www.scottishhumanrights.com Thank you very much in advance for your help. If you receive more than one copy of this, we apologise. We are attempting to ensure we reach all relevant groups by a variety of routes. Professor Gary Craig
Is the UK race relations’ industry effective at promoting an anti-racist consciousness? We have received the following letter from Black and Ethnic Minorities in Scotland: This letter is an invitation to consider participating in a study I am conducting as part of my PhD in the Department of Geography and Sociology at the University of Strathclyde, under the supervision of Dr. Colin Clark and Dr. Wun Chan. I would like to provide you with more information about this project and what your involvement would entail if you decide to take part. I have attached an overview of the research focus, motivations and objectives for your consideration. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary. It will involve an interview of approximately one hour to take place in a mutually agreed upon location. You may decline to answer any of the interview questions if you so wish. Further, you may decide to withdraw from this study at any time without any negative consequences by advising the researcher. With your permission, the interview will be audio recorded to facilitate collection of information, and later transcribed for analysis. Shortly after the interview has been completed, I will send you a copy of the transcript to give you an opportunity to confirm the accuracy of our conversation and to add or clarify any points that you wish. All information you provide is considered completely confidential. Your name will not appear in any thesis or report resulting from this study, however, with your permission anonymous quotations may be used. Data collected during this study will be retained in a locked office on University premises. Only researchers associated with this project will have access. There are no known or anticipated risks to you as a participant in this study. If you have any questions regarding this study, or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation, please contact me on 0141-548-4324 or by email atfiona.campbell.102@strath.ac.uk. If you would prefer to speak to one of my supervisors then please contact either Dr. Colin Clark (c.r.clark@strath.ac.uk) or Dr. Wun Chan (wun.chan@strath.ac.uk ) I would like to assure you that this study has been reviewed and received full ethics clearance from the University of Strathclyde. Yours Sincerely Fiona Campbell Graham Hills Building 50 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XN
Funding cuts New Finance Committee inquiry Further information on the inquiry, including how to submit written evidence, is available on the Finance Committee's website:
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Events & Training
Protecting Vulnerable Adults Training The Wynd Centre, 6 School Wynd, Paisley, PA1 2DB Tuesday 3 August 2010 10am – 4pm
On 30 November 2010, the Scottish Government will introduce a new membership scheme to replace and improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups.
Over the coming weeks and months, additional training materials will be made available to help individuals and organisations plan for the introduction of the Protecting Vulnerable Adults (PVG) Scheme. These will include a modular training package and an assessment tool to help employers to determine whether a post is within the scope of the PVG Scheme.
This training course is aimed at organisations enrolled with The Central Registered Body in Scotland (CRBS) to ensure that they are prepared and understand their requirements and obligations under the new PVG scheme.
The training covers:
· Determining who should be asked to join the Scheme · The process of accessing disclosure applications under the new Scheme · Understanding the new types of disclosures that will be available · Defining regulated work with children and protected adults · Understanding harm and risk of harm in relation to the new Scheme · Understanding the criteria and requirements for making effective referrals under the new Scheme
Full details of this course and a booking form can be downloaded HERE. (NB: if the above link doesn’t work for you please copy and paste this link into your address bar:http://rcvs.synthasite.com/resources/PVG-flyer.doc)
Further information: Anne Keir, 0141 587 2487, anne.keir@rcvsweb.co.uk
A Celebration Of Faith Through Music Thursday the 12 August 7pm-9.30pm.
This popular event moves from Glasgow to Edinburgh for the first time. Venue. St Columba’s, 14 Johnston Terrace. Tickets £3 for Adults, £2 Concession. This is a unique event which brings the main faith traditions together to express their commitment and love for their faith though music. It brings together people from all cultures and backgrounds and promotes peace, dialogue, understanding, love and friendship. At a time when there are often conflicts between cultures and races across the Globe it is wonderful to create an opportunity for people to cast their differences aside and to find common ground. The evening features five artists. It starts with the velvet tones of the Bollywood Singer Sai who will be performing songs from his native Islamic tradition and much more. This is followed by one of Scotland’s most up and coming musicians Davinder Nahar best known for his tabla playing singing Hindu devotional songs. We then have the Christian group Awaken led by Mark Cameron performing many of their own self penned songs. The amazing Buddhist Sitar player Al Kerr will then take the floor before we end the night with the talented Jewish singer Stephanie Brickman who is best known for bringing Jazz and folk music together through the Yiddish language.
Please come along and support what is a worthy cause with all profits from the evening going towards FISCAF a charity helping to fight poverty across the whole of Scotland.
Tickets are available from the Mission and Discipleship office on 0131 2255722 or for further information email Iain Stewart (Church of Scotland Inter-Faith Worker) at istewart@cofscotland.org.uk
RNID Scotland 'Hear to Help' Information Sessions Wednesday 25 August 2010 10.30am – 12pm at St Francis Centre, 405 Cumberland Street, Gorbals G5 0YT
Tuesday 28 September 2010 10.30am – 12pm at Eastbank Health Promotion Centre, 22 Academy Street, Shettleston G32 9AA
Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) Scotland will be launching an exciting new project called ‘Hear to Help’ which will cover the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board region.
We are keen to find out what your views are on the project and service and would welcome you along to one of our information events.
Who should attend? · People who are deaf or hard of hearing · Supporters or carers for people who are deaf or hard of hearing · Anyone with an interest in deaf or disability issues
This event is free of charge and refreshments will be served.
To book a space or for more information contact Donna McSwiggan, Project Co-ordinator on:
Tel: 0141 341 5338 Text: 0141 341 5347 Email: donna.mcswiggan@rnid.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you there.
Equal Adventure Festival Enjoy adventure in the Cairngorms National Park regardless of disability! After your overwhelming support last year, we thought you would like to hear about this year's Festival, we hope you can join us again for another great weekend of challenges.
The Equal Adventure Festival 2010 is your chance to take part in a range of fun, and challenging activities, regardless of ability. Join in, improve existing skills, meet new people and take on a new challenge. Come and enjoy the beauty and adventure of the Cairngorms National Park with us on the 27 & 28 August.
The Equal Adventure Festival 2010 will provide adventurous challenges for your team, as well as evening entertainment, and inspiring lectures. The activities available will take place on both water and land and will be grouped into three areas of challenge; skill, endurance, and problem solving. Your team can choose to incorporate all of these areas into their weekend or select from within them.
Our events team has ensured that all participants will be able to take up the challenge at their own level and pace, regardless of ability. Activities available will include orienteering, canoeing, team problem-solving tasks, and more.
Once again, Equal Adventure will be organising the festival. Equal Adventure is an award winning charity who aims to inspire and provide resources for inclusive adventure and active lifestyles for disabled people. The Festival will once again be hosted by Glenmore Lodge, where accessible accommodation or camping is available.
The weekend will be run as a team competition; bring along your team of no more than four, and compete to win some great prizes. If you can’t find yourself a team, don't worry, get in touch and send us a booking form, and we'll make sure you can still participate.
The event is open to everyone. All levels of ability and agility are welcome - the only requirement is a positive attitude. We will be very happy to discuss individual requirements that will enable your full participation and enjoyment of the event.
To take up the challenge, or volunteer, please contact the events team: Email: events@equaladventure.org Call the events team on: 01479 861200 Further details available at: www.equaladventure.org
Dyslexia Scotland: Education Conference The conference will be held on 25 September on ‘Innovative practice in dyslexia – a new decade’.
We have confirmed a line-up of excellent speakers and attracted about 20 stallholders to the marketplace. Everything is in place for an interesting and informative conference.
Please see the link below to our Education conference http://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/book-now-for-our-september-conference
Breakthrough UK consultation meetings · Disabled People’s Organisations · Carers’ Organisations · User Led Organisations A protocol is a set of rules that everyone agrees to. There will be a series of 3 consultation meetings for these groups to help write it.
Tuesday 29 June
Wednesday 1 September Tuesday 19 October Small organisations will also get a fee for participating To apply for a place please contact: Gary Timperley Breakthrough UK Ltd BEVC Aked Close Manchester M12 4AN Phone 0161 273 5412 Text 0161 273 5727 Email g.timperley@breakthrough-uk.co.uk
Campaigners use of FOI takes centre stage at festival On Saturday 21 August the Scottish Information Commissioner will be joined by some of the individuals and organisations who have successfully used Scotland’s freedom of information (FOI) laws, to explore the impact that the FOI ‘right to information’ has had in Scotland. The event, ‘Freedom of Information – What Difference Has It Made?’ is part of the Scottish Parliament’s 2010 Festival of Politics.
At the event, Scottish Information Commissioner Kevin Dunion will discuss what has been achieved |