Highlands and Islands
ABC Parent Workshop
Helen Hayes, our Speech and Language Therapist, will be running a three hour Communications workshop at the Spectrum Centre in Inverness.
The session will give interested professionals and parents a chance to ask any communication related questions and meet other parents for a cuppa and a chat.
When: Wednesday 17th May 2017, 6pm-9pm
Where: Room 5 (please note this room is upstairs and there is no lift available), Spectrum Centre, 1 Margaret Street, Inverness, IV1 1LS
Cost: £10 (£5 low income) per person (to cover venue and refreshments)
Please be aware that there are no creche facilities so children are unable to attend this workshop. If you are interested please email Helen.
Glasgow
Paragon Music Events
Paragon Music are running a new session of dance and music workshops for all ages. Paragon is an inclusive music company inspiring people to create and perform their own music. Their workshops focus on promoting positive self-image, teamwork, communication and learning. Visit their website to find out more about their programmes.
East Lothian
Disability Sport & Leisure Consultation
East Lothian Disability Sport & Leisure Group is carrying out a consultation to identify gaps in the provision of Disability Sport in East Lothian. The group is interested in hearing from disabled children and adults, their parents, carers, support workers and organisations with an interest in this area.
The closing date for this consultation is the 20th February 2017.
Perth & Edinburgh
Post-School Transition: Getting it Right!
Cairn Legal are running workshops for parents of young people with additional support needs on the legal side of post-school transition. Their workshops are running in Perth (venue to be confirmed) on 21st April from 10 am to 12.30 pm and Edinburgh (venue to be confirmed) 23rd March from 10 am to 12.30 pm. For more information on these events and to book your place click here.
Edinburgh
Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH provides employment opportunities for young people with a disability. It is a full time, one year programme where people will complete 3 internships and a recognised qualification working at either the City of Edinburgh Council or NHS Lothian.
Applicants must:
- be between 16 and 24 years old
- want to secure a full time job (16+ hours)
- live within the city of Edinburgh
- have a recognised disability
- be able to commit full time for one year
- be able to travel alone or learn how to do this.
To find out more about the project, please book a place on one of the following information sessions by calling 0131 529 3139 or email project.search@edinburgh.gov.uk:
Wednesday 22nd or Thursday 23rd February 2017
6-7.30pm, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG
Tuesday 21st February or Thursday 2nd March 2017
6-7.30pm, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh EH4 2XU.
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