http://www.scod.org.uk/news.php?action=archiveThe latest news from the SCoD Website.Xyros Content Managerwebmaster@scod.org.ukwebmaster@scod.org.ukhttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Parliament+%96+Petition+PE808-n-17.htmlOur petition was considered again by the Public Petitions Committee on Tuesday 4th December....Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Access+to+Democracy+Project+GA%21-n-22.htmlOurAccess to Democracy Project has been given the green light thanks to a grant from the Electoral C...Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+Away+Day-n-21.htmlSCoD's annual away day this year takes place in Falkirk at Forth Valley Sensory Centre. It is at the...Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Deaf+History+Project+Open+Meeting-n-23.htmlWe are holding a meeting to discuss our proposed Scottish Deaf History ProjectJohn Hay and Gordon Ha...Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Counselling+Awareness+Project+Secures+Funding-n-24.htmlImproving the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Deaf and Deafblind PeopleWe are delighted to announce t...Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Making+the+Case%3A+SCoD+Paper+Launched-n-25.htmlSCoD Mental Health Paper launchedMaking the Case for Specialist Mental Health Services for Deaf Peop...Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+Meeting+%40+Donaldson%27s+in+June-n-26.html Our last meeting was at the fabulous new Donaldson's in early June and was a resounding success. W...Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Counselling+Awareness+Post+Closed-n-27.htmlA shortlist is now being drawn up. Selected applicants will be contacted shortly and invited to atte...Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+Bulletin+for+June+Out+Now%21-n-28.htmlVisit our News & Information section to download your copy now. There is now a separate area ju...Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Become+an+Associate+Member+of+SCoD-n-29.htmlMembership is open to anyone who shares our passion for deaf issues.Become an Associate Member today...Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SASLI+and+SCoD+join+forces+in+Awareness+Raising-n-30.html SASLI and SCoD share concerns about the use of unregistered interpreters in public services on a ...Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Design+a+Logo+for+Deaf+History+Scotland%21+-n-31.htmlDeaf History Scotland, set up in April of this year, needs a logo to establish its own identity. So...Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Hot+off+the+press%21+SCoD+Bulletin-n-32.htmlVisit our News & Information section to download your copy now. There you'll find a separate ar...Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoDnews%3A+Issue+18+out+now%21-n-33.htmlIn the latest issue of SCoDnews, read about the recently formed Deaf History Scotland, the progress ...Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Open+Meetings-n-34.htmlOpen Meetings SCoD is holding open meetings in Galashiels, Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Prestwick and Thurso ...Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+Consultation+Response+Published-n-35.html Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act The Scottish Government has published the consultatio...Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scotland%27s+Mental+Health+Act+Review-n-36.htmlMental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 ReviewSCoD is putting together a response to ...Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+legendary+annual+open+day%21-n-37.htmlThis year our now legendary annual open day will be on Tuesday 7th October from 1pm - 6pm.The open d...Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//First+Deaf+History+Scotland+conference-n-38.htmlDeaf History Scotland is holding its inaugural conference on Sat 25th October at Deaf Connections in...Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Disclosure+Scotland+Applications-n-39.htmlCountersigning disclosures is a service that we provide as an umbrella body and we can countersign s...Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//The+Public+Health+Minister+responds+to+SCoD+questions-n-40.htmlThe Scottish Health Council (East) submitted a number of questions on behalf of the Scottish Council...Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Safety+at+work+guidelines+for+deaf+and+deafblind+employees-n-41.htmlDeaf and deafblind employees' safety at work guidelines is SCoD's latest publication and it can be d...Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//How+to+submit+a+public+petition+-+in+BSL-n-42.htmlThe Scottish Parliament website has provided instructions on how to submit a public petition - in BS...Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Counselling+awareness+workshop+dates-n-43.html EdinburghMonday 2nd FebruaryIn order to reach as many people as possible, the workshop will run twi...Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Trek+with+SCoD-n-45.htmlClimb the UK’s highest mountain or trek through the splendour of the Scottish Highland cou...Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Patients%27+rights+bill+-+your+chance+to+respond-n-44.htmlThe Scottish Government is consulting the public about its Patients’ Rights Bill. Be part ...Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Patients+Rights+Bill-n-46.htmlDownload and read the response in word or pdf.It is not too late for you to submit a response. The ...Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//January+Bulletin+out+now%21-n-47.htmlDownload and read our January Bulletin. Visit the download centre. ...Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+jobs+posted+in+vacancies+section-n-48.htmlFollow this link to our vacancies section to find out more....Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+male+actor+sought+for+new+production-n-49.htmlDeafinitely Theatre is looking for a deaf male to take part in their new production, 'Double Sentenc...Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+posts+added+in+job+vacancies+section-n-50.htmlChoose Services > Job vacancies from the menu on the left, or click here to go directly to the vacan...Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+training+programme+launched+at+SAIF-n-51.html Over the last 3 years, SAIF has run a number of training courses aimed at raising awareness about ...Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Text+a+taxi-n-52.html Text a Taxi: 07528 789360There is ...Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Social+worker+of+the+year%3A+Willie+Macfadyen-n-53.htmlWillie received his award at a reception in the Garden Lobby at the Scottish Parliament on 5th Febru...Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//April+Bulletin+out+now%21-n-54.htmlDownload and read our April Bulletin. Visit the download centre. ...Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+jobs+posted+in+vacancies+section-n-55.htmlChoose Services > Job vacancies from the menu on the left.Alternatively, click here to go directly ...Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Parliament+questions+updated-n-56.htmlJust click Parliament from the menu on the left or you can click here to go directly to the Parlia...Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+Scottish+theatre+goes+live+on+YouTube-n-57.htmlBSL Scottish Theatre is now online with information about upcoming BSL interpreted performances at t...Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Have+you+ever+thought+about+training+to+become+a+counsellor%3F-n-58.htmlAs part of the Counselling Awareness Project Barbra Wylie, Project Co-ordinator, is holding two Coun...Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Ministers%92+Duty+Consultation+Event+in+Dundee-n-59.htmlScottish Ministers’ Duty Consultation Event - signed (Dundee)Mon 11th May from 5.30pm - 8....Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Fife+Council+Deaf+Communication+Service+produces+new+DVD+-n-60.htmlNew DVD of stories in BSL fromFife Council Deaf Communication ServiceFife Council Deaf Communication...Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+launches+self-directed+support+%28sds%29+microsite-n-61.htmlThe new microsite explains self-directed support, what it is, who is eligible and how to apply. Pres...Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Hot+off+the+press%21-n-62.htmlVisit our download centre to read the latest issue....Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Make+your+mark+in+%93Register+to+Vote+Week%93-n-63.htmlScottish Council on Deafness (SCoD) says, make your mark in “Register to Vote Week&rdq...Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Swine+flu+information+in+BSL-n-64.htmlA DVD of the full leaflet has been produced by the Department of Health. You can order your copy as ...Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Edinburgh+book+festival+%2815-31+August%29+brochure+now+online-n-65.htmlVisit www.edbookfest.co.uk to download a copy of the brochure or browse online.Tickets go on sale on...Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Counselling+awareness+workshop%3A+Fife-n-66.htmlAs part of the Counselling Awareness Project, funded by The Big Lottery Fund, Barbra Wylie will be h...Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SAIF+publishes+Social+Model+guide-n-67.htmlThe Scottish Accessible Information Forum (SAIF) has teamed up with author Grant Carson and publishe...Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Drop-in+meetings+for+deaf+people-n-68.htmlDrop-in meetings for all deaf peopleInvernessTuesday 21st July between 2pm and 5.30pmRoyal Highland ...Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Free+awareness+training+%2A%2AALL+SESSIONS+NOW+FULL%2A%2A-n-69.htmlAs part of the Counselling Awareness Project, funded by The Big Lottery Fund, Deaf and Deafblind Awa...Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Festival+of+politics+programme+launched-n-70.html Tues 18th - Sat 22nd August: Programme launched.Visit: www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk to find out w...Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Voice+telephony+services+for+deaf+people-n-71.html Everyone depends on communications, and most of us take for granted that we can pick up the phone, ...Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Drop-in+meeting+for+deaf+people+in+Paisley-n-72.htmlSCoD drop-in meetingWe are holding a drop-in open meeting for deaf people in Paisley.When: Thursday ...Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Electronic+notetaking+taking+off+at+Sign+Language+Interactions-n-73.html“All deaf people are entitled to have a properly qualified electronic notetaker for their ...Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Drop-in+meeting+for+deaf+people+in+Forth+Valley-n-74.htmlSCoD and Hearing Concern LINK drop-in meetingWe are holding a drop-in open meeting for deaf people i...Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Support+Hearing+Concern+LINK+at+the+Big+Fun+Run-n-75.html Support Hearing Concern LINK at the Big Fun Runin Edinburgh on Sat 3rd October Hearing Concern LINK...Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Heritage+Lottery+Fund+to+preserve+Scottish+Deaf+heritage-n-76.htmlThe Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded the Scottish Council on Deafness (SCoD) a grant of £47,0...Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//UK-wide+SMS+text+emergency+number+trial-n-77.htmlIt is vitally important that everyone can get swift help in an emergency. So RNID and BT, along with...Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+Annual+Open+Day%3A+Tues+8th+September-n-78.htmlSCoD Annual Open Day: Tues 8th SeptCome along and meet the staff any time between 1pm and 6pm. Find ...Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//A+new+deaf+organisation+in+Scotland%3F-n-79.htmlDeaf Action and Deaf Connections, two of the oldest organisations working with deaf people in Scotla...Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Out+now%21+March+bulletin+-n-80.htmlDownload the latest issue now! ...Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+job+posted+in+vacancies+section-n-81.htmlGlasgow based Flight Aerials is looking for a full-time Communication Support Worker, working in BSL...Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Vacancy+at+Hearing+Concern+LINK-n-82.htmlThe postholder will be based in Edinburgh but responsible for developing networks in Aberdeen and th...Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//2011+Census+disappointment-n-83.htmlThe Scottish Government held a consultation on 9th July to discuss the “disability impairm...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+friendly+theatre+in+Scotland-n-84.html SCoD Annual General Meeting Weds 28th Oct at 2pm PKAVS The Gateway North Methven Street Perth PH1 5...Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Text+relay+service+moves+under+BT%27s+wing-n-85.htmlOperational changes are being made to the text relay service - but don't worry there will be no diff...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Counselling+awareness+workshop+in+Dumbarton-n-86.htmlCounselling Awareness Workshop: DumbartonAs part of the two-year Counselling Awareness Workshop, fun...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//National+conversation+day+for+deaf+people+in+Scotland-n-87.htmlNational Conversation Day for Deaf People in ScotlandTaking place on Tues 24th Nov from 11.30am - 1p...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Support+the+motion+for+transport+access+for+deafblind+people-n-88.htmlMotion at Scottish Parliament on Thurs 19th November at 5pm On Thursday 19th November at 5pm a numbe...Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Partnership+event+for+people+living+with+hearing+loss-n-89.htmlPartnership Event for People Living with Hearing LossFull communication support providedSat 21st Nov...Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Audiology+waiting+times+statistics+published-n-90.htmlAudiology waiting times statistics published Published for the first time at NHS Board level, these ...Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Free+deaf+and+deafblind+awareness+training+FULLY+BOOKED-n-91.htmlALL COURSES ARE FULLY BOOKEDAs part of the Counselling Awareness Project, funded by The Big Lottery ...Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Lottery+grant+for+research+into+Deaf+health-n-92.htmlThere has never been an extensive survey carried out into the health of deaf people. But this is abo...Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Government+equality+duty+consultation+in+BSL-n-93.htmlBSL:UPTAKE has translated the summary and questions for the Scottish Government consultation on the ...Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Frustrated+when+the+bus+moves+off+before+you+are+safely+seated%3F-n-94.htmlFirst group has launched a safe journey card to use when you travel by bus or train. It is the same ...Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Swine+flu+vaccination+information+in+BSL-n-95.htmlThe Scottish Government has uploaded vaccination information in BSL to their YouTube channel.There a...Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BBC+reviews+ALBA+channel-n-96.htmlBBC ALBA is a Gaelic language television channel currently available on satellite and via BBC iPlaye...Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Webcam+helpline+for+Deaf+people+in+Scotland+goes+live-n-97.html Breathing Space launches British Sign Language serviceDeaf people in Scotland struggling to cope em...Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//National+conversation+for+deaf+people%3A+film+clips+live-n-98.htmlTo view the BSL version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2NFW2t1WXsTo view the subtitled version: ht...Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Severe+weather+impedes+Text+Relay+service-n-99.htmlAs the Text Relay assistants struggle to get to work, it will come as no surprise to learn that th...Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+response+to+the+Equality+Duty+consultation+submitted-n-100.htmlOur response to the Equality Duty consultation has been submitted and can be downloaded and read. Th...Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Free+deaf+and+deafblind+awareness+training+-n-101.htmlDeaf and Deafblind Awareness Training for GPs, Health Professionals and CounsellorsAs part of the Co...Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Free+deaf+and+deafblind+awareness+training+in+Kilmarnock+FULLY+BOOKED-n-105.htmlDeaf and Deafblind Awareness Training for GPs, Health Professionals and CounsellorsAs part of the Co...Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Touching+Lives+-+across+the+generations-n-102.html Touching Lives - across the generationsDeafblind Scotland announces their new three year project wh...Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Tories+plan+%A31m+fund+to+help+disabled+people+become+MPs-n-103.htmlA £1m fund to help people with disabilities become MPs is being planned under Conservative moves to ...Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Presenting+the+past%3A+my+firsts-n-104.htmlPresenting the Past: My Firsts – Scottish Deaf Heritage ProjectLilian Lawson, SCoD Directo...Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Helpline%27s+award-winning+webcam+for+deaf+people+in+distress-n-106.html Breathing Space wins Helplines Association Award for Innovative Use of Technology People who are de...Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//CACDP+Level+3+electronic+notetakers+in+Scotland-n-107.html CACDP Level 3 electronic notetakers in Scotland Following the recent training course organised by ...Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Free+deaf+and+deafblind+awareness+training+in+Hawick-n-108.htmlAs part of the Counselling Awareness Project, funded by The Big Lottery Fund, a Deaf and Deafblind A...Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Counselling+awareness+workshop+for+deaf+people+in+Elgin-n-109.htmlAs part of the 2 year Counselling Awareness Workshop, funded by The Big Lottery Fund, a Counselling ...Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT