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Parents

ICT and Inclusion

ict and inclusion logoCALL Scotland are holding 2 courses ICT and Inclusion and extra drop in session for parents and carers.

And for parents in particular…..

This year we are running extra drop-in sessions for parents of children with additional support needs at our Edinburgh event!

Parents can attend these themed drop-in sessions hosted by CALL Scotland specialist staff. This will provide an opportunity for parents to view and discuss ICT resources and strategies for supporting children with a range of additional supports needs such as language, learning, communication and access. There will be no presentation at these sessions as such, but an opportunity to view selected technology and learn how it can be used to support children in school and/or home.

As well as these sessions parents can come along earlier in the afternoon from 2pm onwards, to see the ICT and Inclusion exhibition and to chat with the exhibitors.

The location, date and time for the parents’ drop-in is:

  • CALL Scotland, Edinburgh – Wednesday 10 June 2015, 4.30-5.30 pm

The drop-in sessions will cover:

  • Primary level access to the curriculum, including literacy & dyslexia
  • Secondary level access to the curriculum, including speech recognition
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) single message technology to higher level devices
  • Technology to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties

There is no need for parents to book for drop-in events, just turn up in time for your selected session or come along to the exhibition anytime from 2pm onwards. To find out more go to the ICT and Inclusion web page or telephone CALL Scotland on 0131 651 6235.

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Partners In Policymaking

Partners in Policy MakingPartners In Policymaking is returning to Scotland in October

Partners in Policymaking’ is a leadership development programme for parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and disabled Adults, including people with learning difficulties, sensory impairments and physical impairments.

This course is a chance for participants to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to campaign and advocate for better treatment and social justice for disabled people within our society.

If you are interested in applying Click here for more information.

 

Workshop

Sleep Scotland Workshops

Sleep workshops for parents and carers of children and young adults with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome

 

In February and March 2015, Sleep Scotland will be holding a series of 10 Parent Workshops, specifically for parents and carers of children or young adultssleeplogo with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome and sleep problems. The workshops are part of a short pilot-project, supported by the Scottish Government Autism Fund, and running until the end of March 2015.

To book a space on one of these workshops, or for more information, please contact Abby by telephone on 0131 651 1392 or by email at abby@sleepscotland.org

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Ask Parents Questionaire

Ask Parents

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You are your child’s first and most important teacher. The NHS wants to know how to support you when you help your child learn about growing up, puberty and relationships.

If you are a parent or carer of a child, from early years up to the age of 16, you can get involved in one of two ways.

The ask parents surveys are online now at www.askparents.co.uk

 You can take part in a telephone interview. It takes about 15 minutes. Questions are emailed in advance and then a time to talk is arranged that suits you. Contact colin@tascagency.co.uk if you are interested. A £10 payment is posted as thanks for your time.

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Rouken Glen Park Play Area

Play Area Refurbishment

The Rouken Glen Park play area is being completely refurbished shortly and a fantastic new play facility will be put in its place.

Please note that building works will start after the Easter break and will be completed before the summer holidays. Please also note that during this period the play area will be out of use.

Please see the You Tube animation of how amazing  the park will look when finished.        
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiPA0slro5s

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Epilepsy Alarms

Can you please read and fill in the questionnaire below…

The Muir Maxwell Trust has asked the Scottish Government to fund epilepsy alarms for all Scottish patients with epilepsy. The Government are taking their request very seriously and have now produced an online questionnaire for patients, carers and family members to complete, whether they already have an epilepsy alarm or not, through the national neurological epilepsy group.

To ensure an effective response they are bringing this questionnaire to the attention of as many people as possible. If you would like to take part in the survey please click on the link below. The deadline for responses is 4 May 2014.

http://www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/nnagcommunity/what-we-do/condition-specific/epilepsy/epilepsy-alarms.aspx