Thank you!!

Awesome! Is there a project website with all the dates? My daughter starts school 14th August so I'm unlikely to make that workshop, but think there are a few?

Would this be open to third sector archive types? I've been working with City of Edinburgh archives to improve the accessibility of sensory records.

More than Words: Communication for All - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland About the campaign Communication connects us, but we all communicate differently. Good, inclusive communication matters to everyone. It helps us live well and take part in our communities. It’s a…

“I asked for Large Print, and our local council said they couldn’t do it. Oh yes you can! They said: “Our computer doesn’t do large print’!” Join @ALLIANCEScot #MoreThanWords campaign to ensure people get communication in a way that works for them. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

Niamdh set case law fighting for BSL in class, but she shouldn’t have had to. Everyone deserves communication that works for them in all parts of life: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/humansofscot...
Support the campaign: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

#MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

I see you and raise you "an original birth certificate" (whhhhyyyy??)

Please this blog! You can't have equitable access to health and care services without accessible communications. @pocklington.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @hannahctweed.bsky.social @slcouncils.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social @nhsconfed.org @england.nhs.uk @newcastleuni.bsky.social

For the morning crowd - please do sign and share. Every single one of my former #DisabilityStudies colleagues at Liverpool Hope is at risk of redundancy. This isn't just about individuals; it's a threat to the field itself.

Join @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words. Find our more about our new campaign and RT > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

#MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

Accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a basic requirement. Like Wi-Fi, coffee, and cat memes.

Please tell me a) you have photographic evidence, and b) said suds are not flooding the kitchen. Then I can laugh at you im comfort. 😉

For crying out loud - it costs £20 for a cheap binding! And that's on a 24 print job turnaround. Show some humanity and common sense, I beg of you*/ the universe/ listed authorities in the Equality Act 2010.

*Not actually you, Ria.

Logo reading Our Voices Matter ALLIANCE Annual Conference 2025 and featuring graphics of speech bubbles, houses, person walking, a placard, a megaphone, an open book, and our logo.

Today's the day. We're looking forward to seeing you at our annual conference today in Glasgow for our annual conference - #OurVoicesMatter

We're so excited to hear a poetry reading from leading poet and activist Nuala Watt. Read more about her work on the Scottish Poetry website @byleaveswelive.bsky.social

www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/nuala-w...

#OurVoicesMatter

Honestly, my main concern about A1+2's toilets is whether adults can assist if they lock themselves in by accident.

Development Manager with Forth Valley Sensory Centre – Goodmoves Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) is a hub where people with a visual and/or hearing loss and their friends, families, carers and the wider community can access quality services and advice fro...

Forth Valley Sensory Centre do amazing work - this'll be a great job for anyone interested in working in the #sensory sector: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sp... #Deaf #VisualImpairment #Deafblind #Jobs

Dementia Assessments for Deafness, Deafblindness or Visual Impairment - Executive Summary Report YouTube video by The ALLIANCE

To watch in BSL visit here > youtu.be/pW9QafwCt7Q

#ScottishSensoryHub #Dementia

Dementia assessments for people with Deafness, Deafblindness or Visual Impairment - report published - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland A working group of the Cross-party Group on Deafness aims to improve care pathways and support for people with dementia who also experience Deafness, Deafblindness or Visual Impairment, including BSL ...

Specialist sight and hearing assessments must be a standard for people with dementia as new research suggests they’re falling through the cracks of care and connection Read the new ALLIANCE dementia research > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/de...

An older man hangs up laundry outside. He is wearing glasses and a black hat as well as a green plaid shirt.

An older man with a beard sits in an armchair He is wearing a plaid shirt and glasses. His walking aide is propped up next to him.

An older woman in a black patterned outfit and colourful headband adjusts the smart metre in her home.

An older woman in a wheelchair makes her way outside. She is wearing glasses and a blue shirt with blue trousers and shoes.

There are almost 450 photos of older people in their homes as a part of our Housing collection in our free age-positive image library.

The photos can be used both online and for print!

Browse now: buff.ly/IQwouYd

#PositiveAgeing #PositivePhotos #Ageing

We can’t believe this needs saying out loud: It would be a good thing if the UK Government ensured that disability benefit reforms didn't inadvertently increase poverty rates among disabled people. Cutting essential support could have devastating effects on their quality of life.

@alliancescot.bsky.social

Vital support service for vulnerable people sees funding cut by almost half Despite months of campaigning and protests from service users, staff, unions and GPs the decision to cut 40 from the budget for Community Links…

The decision to halve the Community Links Workers in West Dunbartonshire is baffling, even in a time of increasing cuts. They provide vital help to so many people, streamline support systems, & maximise GP efficiency. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2503561...
#ThirdSector #FundingCuts

We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.

As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.

But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...

Research Assistant: Developing & funding social care tech University of Leeds is seeking a Research Assistant for the SENSITISE project delivered by the new NIHR Healthtech Research Centre in Leeds

University of Leeds is seeking a Research Assistant for the SENSITISE project delivered by the new NIHR Healthtech Research Centre in Leeds. Closing date: 31st March

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY - Where do you most often engage with us or get updates from the ALLIANCE? Have your say > buff.ly/SB9YEpY

#socialmedia #haveyoursay #thirdsector #charitytuesday

Outrageous!

Yes. With extreme effectiveness. Tiny Tyrants R Us, etc.

Deaf pupil wins legal fight for sign language interpreter in class Niamdh Braid sued Fife Council to get a sign language interpreter to help with her learning.

Excellent legal precedent for the back pocket!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Annual Conference 2025 - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland Are you passionate about creating a future where human rights, equality and lived experience are at the heart of reforming health and social care? The ALLIANCE Annual Conference 2025, ‘Our Voices Matt...

Registration is now open for our annual conference, Our Voices Matter.

Join us on 30 April 2025 for a day dedicated to amplifying lived experiences & shaping impactful change. Be part of the conversation. Register here bit.ly/ourvoicesmat... #OurVoicesMatter #ALLIANCEConf25

Valid (and niche). Also, I'm sufficiently squeamish I applaud your survival of the task.