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A Note from our Chair, Susan Daniels Dear Members I am pleased to enclose our Annual Report & Accounts for the year ending 30th April 2009. As you are aware it has been a difficult year for UKCOD but the Board has worked tirelessly to ensure that despite the impact of the financial climate, that the Council is placed on a firm financial footing. Annual Report & Accounts (pdf) Kind regards Susan UK Council on Deafness & Sense Conference Ageing with Sensory Loss – maintaining independence, maximising choice Venue: The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA. Date: Wednesday, 9th December 2009 Time: 10.00am Registration 10.30am Conference commences 3.00pm Tea/Coffee and depart This conference will be jointly hosted by UKCoD and Sense. There will be a range of speakers from across the sector looking at the issues surrounding ageing with sensory loss. In the morning we will be concentrating on setting the scene, and discussing the problems people face from hearing and sight loss as they get older. In the afternoon there will be a number of short sessions showing a range of solutions that can help people to maintain their independence. Members of UKCoD are invited to attend the UKCoD AGM that will be held at lunch time, and there will be a number of exhibitors to visit during the coffee and lunch break. It is an opportunity for all professionals working with deaf people to meet and network with colleagues and to gain a greater understanding of developments taking place across the country and across the spectrum of deafness. Presentations include: Hidden Crisis – Emma Harrison, Director of External Affairs, RNID RNID talks about their recent report Hidden Crisis and why millions keep quiet about hearing loss. RNID outlines how routine NHS checks could motivate people to address hearing loss early – preventing them feeling ‘cut off’ from friends and family and developing depression. Fill in the Gaps – Sue Brown from Sense
A brief backward glance at their recent successful 3 year campaign called "Fill in the Gaps" which raised awareness of the needs of older Deafblind people among groups of professionals and a look at how sensory loss will be included in the DWP ageing strategy, Building a Society for all Ages. Communication Support – Kath Phipps, RNID Kath Phipps will be talking about Communication in English, continuation of the ACE Coalition now at RNID. Assistive technology – Richard Lucas, Health, Care and Social Inclusion Manager, Action for Blind People An overview of entry level equipment for older people with sensory loss, and how they can find out about / source such items. Low tech – high impact – Liz Duncan an Sue Brown from Sense. A video montage of ‘soundbites’ User Perspective – details to follow. How to Book: If you would like to book your place please complete and return the booking form (word doc) or contact Clare Long at c.long@deafcouncil.co.uk Delegate Fees are as follows: Standard £95.00 Affiliate £75.00 Member £45.00 If you would like to Exhibit at this event please contact Clare Long at c.long@deafcouncil.org.uk or complete the attached booking form (word doc) Welcome to our new Affiliated members: Signamic Limited Unit 34 St Olav's Court Lower Road Canada Water London SE16 2XB Contact: Stuart Anderson, Director Website: www.signamic.co.uk Synamic Limited are a dynamic training company specialising in advanced level British Sign Language (BSL), English and Interpreting training. States of Jersey Adults & Children's Social Services Adult and Children’s Social Services for dDeaf and Hard of Hearing People Hearing Resources Centre Westmount Road St Helier JE1 3UH Contact: Angela Goddard, Senior Practioner Tel 443094 Fax 443095 Minicom textphone 443037 (this is NOT a fax line) SMS 07797 831 841 Email a.goddard@health.gov.je Provides social work support, development of services in consultation with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, service users, voluntary and public services and communication support. Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) reduces fees With effect from 1st October 2009 the CRB has reduced the fee charged for Standard Disclosures from £31 to £26 and will apply throughout the remainder of 2009/10. However, please note that there are slight changes to the way that you will apply for CRB checks as of 12th October 2009 :-
THE LAW IS CHANGING TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS A Guidance booklet can be downloaded in pdf format here http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/PDF/VBS_Guidance.pdf For further information about the VBS, ISA-registration, please visit www.isa-gov.org.uk Deaf Direct are holding their Open Day on Saturday 14th November 2009 from 10.00am until 4.30pm and it will be held at The Guild Hall, 2 High Street, Worcester, WR1. There you will be able to socialise and meet staff, visit stands from Deaf Direct and other local organisations, Sign Language taster classes, presentations and information, Drama/Learn to sign Youth Activities (pre-book), Deaf Peoples forum at 2pm with Speaker Michael Foster MP.For further details please contact Amanda at the Worcester office on: minicom 01905 746300, voice 01905 746301, Fax 01905 746305, Text 07725244128 or email info@deafdirect.org.uk Marjorie Sherman Memorial Lecture 2009 Given by Dr Patricia Chute Cochlear Implant Conundrums: Is it the map, the equipment, the services or the child? Thursday 12 November at 5.30pm Free Event We are delighted that Dr Pat Chute has accepted our invitation to give this year’s Marjorie Sherman Memorial Lecture, which is in memory of our late President and first Patron, Mrs Sherman. The lecture is being held here at The Ear Foundation, on Thursday 12 November at 5:00 pm for 5:30 pm. We do hope that you can join us for this lecture which will also be broadcast via the web kindly facilitated by Phonak.Dr. Chute has contributed to The Ear Foundation’s education programme since 1992 and is a Professor and Dean of the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry New York. Dr. Chute’s research has focused on children and adults with severe to profound hearing loss as well as the educational needs of deaf children. She is known both nationally and internationally for her work in this area and organizes workshops around the globe to train speech, hearing and educational professionals. The lecture is free and starts at 5.30pm, with tea and coffee served from 5pm, and will end by 7pm. To register to attend the lecture at The Ear Foundation please simply respond to this email or register via our website where you can see more information about the lecture http://www.earfoundation.org.uk/education/articles/511 ITV’s Signed Stories was highly commended at the IVCA Clarion Awards – please click here to see press release (pdf). Advocacy Open Day New Advocacy Course Launched http://www.bda.org.uk/Advocacy_Open_Day-i-602.html
The BDA has partnered with "Definitely! Training & Advocacy Ltd" to provide 2 City & Guilds accredited advocacy-training courses. The "Certificate in Independent Advocacy" and the "Diploma in Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy." The course is open to any person who currently works as an advocate or who is just starting out in the field. Applications will also be accepted from people working in other areas who feel that advocacy training would enhance their current role. Come along to our Advocacy Open Day on Saturday 24th October (10am - 4pm) at Warrington Deaf Centre, 13 Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1PG and find out more about the new City & Guilds accredited advocacy training courses. The course will start on 28th November 2009. For any enquiries or more information contact Dionne Lawrie on: Email:dionnel@bda.org.uk Textphone: 05603 115295 Telephone: 01772 259725
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