A poster presentation about Ross Inglis RSA and his development of an inclusive Pipe band will be shared at the Joanna Briggs Collaboration European Symposium 19th May 2017 (9am-5pm), at RGU Aberdeeen. The theme of the symposium is linking evidence, policy & practice – “better connections for better healthcare”. Come and say hello and find out about the amazing work …
Looking forward with the Learning Disability Service at Clydebank Town Hall on Thursday 18th May 10.00am – 1.30pm. A number of stalls and workshops will be running throughout the day. There will also be the chance to take part in free activities including Dance Yoga, Hand Massage & Boccia.
Monday 15th May 2017 Launch of new multi sensory story “ Beach Adventures” written and illustrated by a Tayberry Tales storyteller and his creative writing partner who attends the White Top Day Centre, Dundee “new friendships, new skills”.
Launch at Orkney College on 16th May from 7-9pm, celebrating a brand new SVQ1 course in Hospitality, providing skills and a hospitality qualification for individuals with learning disabilities. There will also be a coffee afternoon on 19th May from 2-4pm at Lifestyles, Kirkwall. This will be an open awareness raising, information sharing event.
Support to Report: Don’t Stay Silent About Hate Crime. We are pleased to be launching our short film, ‘Support to Report’ about Disability Hate Crime and how to report it on Friday 19th of May at 2pm. The launch will be held at The Advocacy Project’s offices (Cumbrae House, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow, G5 9JP). If you would like to attend, …
At get2gether we organise social events for adults with disabilities. Carlo, one of get2gether’s members, hosts a late night clubbing event: Saturday, 20th May from 10pm – meet at Cameo Bar, 38 Home Street, Edinburgh, for a drink, then head to the CAV night club. Are you going to join us?
On Monday 15th May at 10am, a booklet and short film co-produced with people with learning disabilities explaining self-directed support will be launched at Dundee Carers Centre, Seagate House, Dundee. Please contact adele.donald@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk or on 01382 200422 to book a place.
On Thursday 18th May 2017 from 1-4pm at the Baird Centre at Hansel, Symington KA1 1PU, the ‘Festival of Living’ will be happening! Come along for mounted police, a helicopter fly pass, Keep Safe Community First Aid, advocacy, danceability, fire brigade, hand therapy, gardening, singing, music, afternoon tea at Lindy’s & much more!
To mark Learning Disability Week, the Falkirk Learning Disability Team will be manning a stand in ‘The Hub’ (back of Marks and Spencer), Howgate Shopping Centre on the 17th May, 11.30am-2pm. The aim is to raise awareness of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities in Scotland’s past and present, and to bring their stories to the attention of …
CPAG in Scotland’s Welfare Rights 2017 conference will give delegates an opportunity to hear from political leaders, welfare rights experts and academics about the latest developments and the implications for their work.
