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+June+bulletin+-n-80.htmlDownload the latest issue now! ...Thu, 03 Jun 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, 22 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...Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Counselling+awareness+workshop+for+deaf+people+in+Highland-n-109.htmlAs part of the Counselling Awareness Project, funded by The Big Lottery Fund, Counselling Awareness ...Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Census+2011+update-n-110.htmlCensus 2011 Update There are two particularly interesting parts:Question 15. As regards ethnic group...Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Referendum+bill+consultation+in+BSL-n-111.htmlReferendum bill consultation in BSLPlans to give the people of Scotland their say on the nation's fu...Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+and+deafblind+awareness+training+in+Inveraray-n-112.htmlGPs, Health Professionals, Social Workers and Counsellors are invited to attend this free training.A...Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+online+questionnaire+researching+conversation+tactics-n-113.htmlExtending work previously carried out with LINK, the University of Greenwich has developed an online...Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Pan+Scotland+community+mental+health+service+for+people+with+sensory+impairment-n-114.htmlPan Scotland Community Mental Health Service for People with Sensory ImpairmentOn 20th April SCoD Di...Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//NHS+health+board+elections+-+final+call+for+candidates-n-115.htmlVoluntary Health Scotland is keen to promote this new opportunity to participate in health board dec...Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+jobs+posted+in+vacancies+section-n-116.htmlFollow the link via services from the menu on the left or click on this direct link....Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+support+group+set+to+close-n-117.htmlDeaf support group set to closeAberdeen North East Deaf Society set to close after councillors decid...Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//DeafVision+bear+adventure+challenge+-n-118.htmlBear adventure challengeOn Saturday 12th June, DeafVision launches their Deaf Awareness Challenge at...Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//What%27s+in+a+name%3F+-n-119.htmlThere are many ways to describe hearing loss, and many different opinions about which words and phra...Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Supply+exceeding+demand%3F-n-120.htmlLast year eight electronic notetakers in Scotland qualified at Level 3 with Signature, making them t...Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSLBT+Zoom+short+film+scheme+for+deaf+filmmakers-n-121.html BSLBT Zoom Short film Scheme for Deaf FilmmakersThe BSLBT Zoom Short Film Scheme for Deaf filmmaker...Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Get+involved+with+NHS+24+focus+group%3A+Tues+6th+July+from+11am-2pm-n-122.htmlGet involved with NHS 24 Focus Group: Tues 6th July from 11am - 2pmNHS 24 seeks to improve access to...Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//DeafVision+secures+%A315.5k+from+Leader-n-123.html DeafVision has been awarded £15,544.50 from the Leader Programme in Dumfries and Galloway. Claire ...Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Aberdeen+sensory+services+-+contract+awarded-n-124.htmlGrampian Society for the Blind (GSB) has been awarded the contract to run Aberdeen City Council&...Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Edinburgh+international+book+festival+-n-125.htmlThe Edinburgh International Book Festival takes place from Sat 14th - Mon 30th August.Tickets are on...Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Edinburgh+fringe+festival-n-126.htmlThe Festival runs from Fri 6th - Mon 30th August.Tickets are on sale now.Visit our web calendar to s...Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Festival+of+politics+signed+events-n-127.htmlThe 2010 Festival of Politics Programme takes place from Tues 17th - Sat 21st August.Tickets are on ...Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Craigie+launches+BSL+Bill-n-128.htmlCraigie launches BSL BillCumbernauld and Kilsyth MSP Cathie Craigie will officially launch a Private...Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Concession+cards+and+your+destination-n-129.htmlConcession cards and your destinationTo avoid having to say your destination, deaf people with conce...Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Have+your+say+on+the+services+that+matter+to+you-n-130.htmlPublic Spending in Scotland – Have your say on services that matter to youIn February the ...Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+Bill+consultation%3A+film+your+response-n-131.htmlBSL Bill consultation: film your responseWe have set aside two days for you to film your response to...Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Do+social+work+staff+have+the+skills+needed+to+work+with+deaf+people%3F-n-132.htmlIn 2009, we sent out a questionnaire to all 32 directors of social work in Scotland and asked that t...Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Text+Relay%3A+have+your+say%21-n-133.htmlHave your say about the Text Relay service by taking part in research about its future of text relay...Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Proposed+merger+between+Deaf+Action+and+Tayside+Deaf+Association-n-134.html Proposed merger between Deaf Action and Tayside Deaf AssociationTwo of the oldest organisations wor...Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Support+the+BSL+Bill+at+SCoD%3A+Weds+6th+October-n-135.htmlAt SCoD we are committed to supporting Cathie Craigie MSP’s proposed BSL Bill and Learn to...Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+befriending+service+in+Dumfries+%26+Galloway-n-136.htmlDeafVision is starting a new befriending service across Dumfries & Galloway, thanks to financial...Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Transport+on+the+agenda-n-137.htmlWe are delighted to announce that the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK – Scotland a...Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Exciting+new+opportunities+announced+by+the+BDA-n-138.html Exciting New Opportunities Announced by the BDAThe British Deaf Association is developing and expan...Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+satellite+service+from+DeafVision+in+Lockerbie-n-139.htmlLockerbie Satellite CentreDeafVision are a local organisation who are developing a range of new serv...Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Backing+boost+for+sign+language+bill-n-140.html The Evening Times: Tues 26th October 2010 A plan to have sign language recognised as one of Scotla...Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Money+matters+event+in+Edinburgh-n-141.htmlAimed at deaf and deafblind people in Edinburgh, this event aims to raise awareness of the many loca...Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Calling+all+deaf+people+aged+18-28+in+Scotland%21-n-142.html Calling all deaf people aged 18-28 in Scotland!Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are carry...Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//European+Deaf+futsal+championship+in+Switzerland-n-143.htmlEUROPEAN DEAF FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN SWITZERLANDFollow Scotland every step of the way with signed ma...Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+year+-+new+service%21-n-144.html New Year - New Service!From January 2011, Deaf Action will begin offering an online interpreting se...Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+sporting+memories+to+be+preserved-n-145.htmlDeaf Sporting MemoriesWe are delighted to have been awarded a grant of £8.3k from Awards for All Sc...Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Grampian+Society+for+the+Blind+rebrands-n-146.html Grampian Society for the Blind becomes North East Sensory Services Grampian Society for the Blind (...Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+year%2C+new+career%3F-n-147.htmlVisit Services/Job vacancies or follow this link: vacancies ...Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Latest+issue+of+SCoDNEWS+published-n-148.htmlIssue 23 of the popular SCoDNEWS has been published and sent to the thousands of individuals and org...Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Consultation+on+self-directed+support+bill-n-149.htmlSelf-Directed Support: A Draft Bill for ConsultationLast month the Government, together with COSLA (...Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Satellite+centre+opens+in+Stranraer-n-150.html Satellite Centre Opens in StranraerDeafVision is a local organisation developing a range of new ser...Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scotland%27s+Census+2011-n-151.htmlSunday 27th March 2011Scotland's Census is the official count of every person and household. It tak...Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//British+Sign+Language+storyteller+bursary-n-152.htmlEach year the Scottish Storytelling Centre distributes a privately-funded bursary to a storyteller ...Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+consultation+summary+update-n-153.htmlBritish Sign Language Consultation Summary Update from Cathie Craigie MSP“At this stage we...Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+theatre+club+starts-n-154.htmlSolar Bear and National Theatre of Scotland have started a Deaf Theatre Club (DTC) and invite you to...Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Sensory+Centre+faces+closure-n-155.html Scottish Sensory Centre faces closureThe Scottish Sensory Centre (SSC) is facing closure after the ...Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Grant+funding+for+Deaf+community+cycling+co-op-n-156.htmlGrant funding for Deaf community cycling co-opCycling Scotland has awarded a grant of £5000 from its...Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//British+Deaf+Association+announces+new+CEO-n-157.html British Deaf Association Announces New Chief Executive The British Deaf Association (BDA) is deligh...Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Craigie+calls+for+sense+over+Sensory+Centre-n-158.htmlCraigie calls for sense over Sensory Centre Labour MSP Cathie Craigie today called on the Scottish ...Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Good+signs+for+BSL+users+in+Scotland-n-159.htmlGood Signs for BSL Users in ScotlandThe Scottish Association of Sign Language Interpreters (SASLI) w...Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Access+week+at+the+Edinburgh+festival+fringe%3A+consultation-n-160.htmlConsultation on Access week at the Edinburgh festival fringe The Edinburgh Festival Fringe wants you...Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+meeting+invitation-n-161.htmlThe next SCoD meeting is taking place on Thurs 31st March at 1.30pm in Deaf Connections on Norfolk S...Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//British+Sign+Language+%28Scotland%29+Bill+update-n-162.htmlCathie Craigie MSP submitted a motion of support for the BSL (Scotland) Bill on 10th March. For it t...Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Sensory+Centre+immediate+future+secure-n-163.htmlScottish Sensory CentreDeal to secure the Centre’s immediate future ...Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Hearing+Concern+LINK+becomes+Hearing+Link-n-164.htmlNew name for Hearing Concern LINK Exciting news from Hearing Concern LINK: We are delighted to anno...Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+storytelling+bursary+awarded-n-166.htmlBritish Sign Language storytelling bursary awarded Storyteller and native British Sign Language use...Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Brother+and+sister+bring+home+gold+medals-n-167.htmlBrother and sister bring home gold medals East Kilbride judo club recorded a remarkable double triu...Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Deaf+heritage+DVD+to+be+launched-n-168.htmlIn 2009, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) awarded Scottish Council on Deafness (SCoD) a grant of £47,...Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Electoral+Commission+BSL+guide-n-169.htmlThe BSL version of the elcetion booklet is now on line at http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/referendum_20...Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Brian+Forsyth%3A+well+underway+on+his+Hebridean+Odyssey+cycle-n-172.htmlSCoD supporter Brian Forsyth has bravely taken on the six day Hebridean Odyssey cycling challenge. S...Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Ramesh+Meyyappan%3A+artist+in+residence-n-173.htmlRamesh MeyyappanArtist in ResidenceSolar Bear is delighted to announce a year-long Artist in Residen...Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Awareness+kit+-+order+it+today%21+-n-174.htmlAwareness kit - order it today! To coincide with National Deaf Awareness Week 2-8 May, Hearing Link ...Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SAIF+seeks+new+members-n-175.html The Scottish Accessible Information Forum (SAIF) seeks new membersCan you help them with their work...Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//9th+Helen+Keller+award+winner+announced-n-176.html Playboy Braille film wins 9th Helen Keller International AwardA short film in which a woman reads a...Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Digital+switchover+grants+scheme-n-177.html Digital SwitchoverGrants SchemeGrant funding is available from £100 - £200 and can cover catering,...Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+mental+health+service+for+deaf+people-n-178.htmlThe Scottish Mental Health Service for Deaf People launches on Friday 20th MayThis is the first nati...Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Disability+scoop+for+Scotland-n-179.htmlNew online pan-disability database for Scotland UPDATE- Disability Information Scotland is proud to ...Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Griffin+to+take+forward+BSL+Bill-n-181.htmlGriffin to Take Forward BSL BillCentral Scotland MSP Mark Griffin has hit the ground running and is ...Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Edinburgh+International+Book+Festival-n-182.htmlSaturday 13th August Alexander McCall Smith: AGE 7 – 9: 2:00pm - 3:00pmPrecious Ramotswe&a...Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Accessible+Edinburgh+festival+fringe+shows-n-183.htmlA list of Edinburgh festival shows which are captioned or signed has been published and is available...Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Artlink+writing+project-n-184.html Deafened and hard of hearing people sought for writing project Artlink is looking to form a small g...Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Latest+issue+of+SCoDNEWS+published-n-185.htmlIssue 24 of our popular SCoDNEWS has been published and sent to the thousands of individuals and org...Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Festival+of+politics+programme+announced-n-186.htmlThe programme of events is now available. Covering seven days from Saturday 20th to Saturday 27th Au...Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//See+Hear+seeks+deaf+and+hard+of+hearing+audience+members-n-187.html Deaf Access At Edinburgh Festival Fringe Request For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Audience MembersBBC S...Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Terry+Riley+re-appointed+as+chair+of+the+BDA-n-188.htmlThe British Deaf Association (BDA) is pleased to announce that Terry Riley, the present Chair, has ...Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Everyone+BSL+project+launch+%28with+Ramesh+Meyyappan%29-n-189.htmlThe aim of the project is to explore the views of Deaf people about access to art galleries and to i...Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+employment+survey+2011-n-190.htmlScottish Council on Deafness would be grateful if you could spare the time to complete this employme...Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+Bill+progress-n-191.htmlCentral Scotland MSP Mark Griffin, who has pledged to take forward the British Sign Language (BSL) (...Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Artlink+reporters+review+festival+shows-n-192.htmlbehind-the-ears reviews of Edinburgh Festivals As part of a new project, Artlink has formed a small ...Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Ofcom+review+fails+to+recognise+needs+of+BSL+users-n-193.htmlOfcom review fails to recognise needs of BSL usersDeaf people have been urged to make their views kn...Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//MSP+tables+motion+supporting+SCoD+lip+reading+campaign-n-194.htmlLip reading service call Lip reading should be offered to all people with hearing loss, according to...Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Four+new+consultations+added-n-195.htmlThe Scottish Government has issued consultation documents on:Public Sector Equality DutyReforming th...Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//MSP+questions+census+data+-n-196.htmlJenny Marra MSP has asked a number of questions about the statistics returned from the 2011 census r...Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//A+life+in+art%3A+Deaf+watercolourist+at+the+SCoD+AGM-n-197.htmlDeaf watercolourist Hamish Rosie will talk about his fascinating life in art at the SCoD AGM on Thur...Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+lessons+at+Dingwall+Academy-n-198.htmlYou've got to hand it to them!Jean McLeish reports on a pioneering school offering British Sign Lang...Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+writer+to+address+SCoD+meeting-n-199.htmlDeaf writer Eva Fielding-Jackson will share her amazing life experiences with us at our next meeting...Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Survey+on+television+subtitles-n-200.html TV Subtitle SurveySTV has asked ScotPulse to carry out some research on the use of subtitles on tel...Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Crockart+congratulates+Deaf+Action+on+online+interpreting+service-n-201.htmlCrockart congratulates Deaf Action on online interpreting serviceMike Crockart, MP for Edinburgh Wes...Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Heriot-Watt+specialists+let+their+hands+do+the+talking-n-202.htmlHeriot-Watt specialists let their hands do the talkingA team of language specialists from Heriot-Wat...Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Take+part+in+the+SignPost+survey-n-203.htmlShape the inforrmtion that appears on the SignPost SiteITV SignPost is currently conducting a review...Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+Bill+update-n-204.htmlBSL Bill Still on the TableOn 1st August, Mark Griffin MSP held a meeting with representatives from ...Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Sign+bilingualism+is+a+human+right%2C+not+a+privilege%21-n-205.html‘Sign bilingualism is a human right,not a privilege!’ The third day of the WFD-E...Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BDA+welcomes+BT%27s+trial+service-n-206.htmlBDA welcomes BT's trial serviceThe BDA has issued a press release in response to BT's Launch of a 6-...Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Breathing+Space+resumes+twice+weekly+BSL+webcam+service-n-207.htmlBreathing Space BSL Resumes Twice Weekly Webcam ServiceThe Breathing Space BSL webcam facility has r...Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Sign+of+the+times%3A+university+offers+new+MA+course-n-208.html It is a minority language used by 6000 people in Scotland, but it will now get its first degree cou...Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Teach+an+old+SCoD+new+treks%21-n-209.html You can climb the UK’s highest peak, take on East Lothian conservationist John Muir or t...Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Help+for+disabled+bus+users-n-210.htmlNew help for disabled bus users Disabled bus travellers in the Highlands are set to benefit from ini...Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+glossary+for+fluent+and+advanced+BSL+learners-n-211.html New glossary to support translation studies students Durham University’s School of Modern...Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//February+SCoD+bulletin-n-212.htmlRead the February's SCoD Bulletin now!Download it in Word or pdf ...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Parliament+business+updated-n-213.htmlThe report for February's activities in the Scottish Parliament has been updated and is worth a read...Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+Connections+and+RAD+in+formal+collaboration+-n-214.htmlDeaf Connections and RAD in formal collaboration England and Scotland’s two oldest chariti...Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//March+bulletin+-n-215.htmlDownload the latest issue in word or pdf.Choose "News and Information" from the menu on the left or ...Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+funding+to+make+SDS+accessible-n-216.htmlMaking Self Directed Support (SDS) AccessibleAs the SDS Bill is laid before the Scottish Parliament;...Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Self+directed+support+%28SDS%29+in+BSL-n-217.htmlWe were asked by the Scottish Government to produce a deaf-friendly guide to Self Directed Support (...Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Captioned+films+for+Perth+-n-218.htmlThe text of the article reads: "Thanks to the efforts of a deaf couple, and the kindness shown by th...Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Recent+business+in+Scottish+Parliament+-n-219.htmlThe report for this month's business to date in the Scottish Parliament has been updated and is wor...Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Fulfilling+potential-n-220.htmlFollowing the public consultation on the Sayce Review, the Government has published a command paper ...Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Doran+review+invites+parents%2C+carers+and+support+groups-n-221.html The Scottish Government is hosting a series of events this month to give parents the chance to spe...Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//DWP+publishes+consultation+on+detailed+benefit+rules-n-222.htmlFollowing Royal Assent of the Welfare Reform Bill on the 8th March, the DWP has published a formal c...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+Sporting+Memories+DVD+launch-n-223.htmlSCoD Launches Deaf Sporting Memories DVD Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Judo, Sailing, Squash.Just a sma...Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Tayside+Deaf+Forum+protests+outside+Kings+Cross+Hospital-n-224.htmlTayside Deaf Forum Demands Equal AccessMembers of Tayside's Deaf community took to the streets after...Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Signature+launches+new+Deaf+Awareness+training+pack-n-225.htmlSignature is hosting a FREE promotional session at the Scottish Parliament for their new Deaf Awaren...Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+local+elections+guide+in+BSL-n-226.htmlNew Guide to Local Elections in BSL Ahead of the local council elections on May 3rd, the Electoral C...Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+translation+promised+for+breast+screening+consultation-n-227.htmlBSL Translation Promised for Breast ScreeningPublic Consultation The consultation document is availa...Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Referendum+consultation+in+BSL-n-228.htmlThe Scottish Government believes the people who live in Scotland are the best people to make decisio...Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+Parliament+business+news-n-229.htmlThe latest questions asked in Parliament are available to view and download in word and pdf.Look und...Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+job+vacancies+-n-230.htmlFind them under Services or follow this link....Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SAIF+publishes+guide+to+accessible+pdfs-n-231.htmlNew Guide Aims to Demystify Accessiblity IssuesSAIF's new guide aims to demystify the accessibility ...Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//The+Great+SCoD+Debate-n-232.htmlCochlear ImplantsThursday 7th June, 1.30pmAt Deaf Action in Edinburgh.Featuring presentations from: ...Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//DWP+finally+replies+to+questions+about+PIP-n-233.htmlSCoD submitted a FoI request to the DWP in February 2012. They mis-filed it. We finally received a r...Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//NHS+24+and+British+Sign+language-n-234.html NHS 24 and British Sign LanguageNHS 24 provides health care advice and information when your GP sur...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Campaign+launched+to+tackle+deaf+teenagers%92+isolation+-n-235.htmlLook, Smile, Chat The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is launching a campaign call...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Lotto+win+for+Deaf+Action-n-236.htmlLotto win for Deaf ActionDeaf Action is celebrating a lotto win that is set to benefit deaf people i...Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Funding+secured+for+two+years-n-237.htmlChange Fund: Funding SecuredDumfries & Galloway Hard of Hearing Group has obtained funding under...Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Welfare+reform+feedback+sought-n-238.html Welfare Reform Committee Wants Your FeedbackThe newly-formed Welfare Reform Committee is keen to he...Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Edinburgh+book+festival+-n-239.html 10th - 26th August The Edinburgh Book Festival programme will be launched on Thurs 20th June.BSL in...Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Accessible+Festival+of+politics+events-n-240.html Festival of Politics: 17th - 25th AugustFor the first ti...Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+Bill+consultation+launch-n-241.htmlBSL Bill Consultation LaunchThe consultation on the proposed BSL Bill will be formally launched at t...Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Government+expands+vital+in-work+support++to+disabled+young+people-n-242.htmlAccess to Work Scheme Expanded to those on Work ExperienceYoung disabled jobseekers on work experien...Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+interpreters+during+Olympics+and+Paralympics-n-243.htmlBSL Interpreters at Olympic Park During Olympics and ParalympicsBSL interpreters will be provided ev...Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Consultation+on+proposed+BSL+%28Scotland%29+Bill+launched-n-244.htmlProposed British Sign Language (Scotland) BillThe consultation, launched at the Scottish Parliament ...Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+shortlisted+for+prestigious+award-n-245.html2012 Signature Annual Awards Shortlist AnnouncedWe were delighted to learn that SCoD has been shortl...Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Scottish+fire+service+survey-n-246.htmlScottish Fire Service SurveyAs of 1st April 2013, all of Scotland’s Fire and Rescue Servic...Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+Bulletin+in+BSL-n-247.html SCoD Bulletin in BSLWe are delighted to announce the launch the new BSL news service on our YouTu...Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+May+BSL+Bulletin-n-248.htmlThe SCoD news element of our monthly bulletin can be found in BSL on our YouTube channel. The full t...Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Rogue+strain+of+MMR+vaccine+%27caused+deafness%27-n-249.htmlRogue strain of MMR vaccine 'caused deafness'Katie Stephen, who lost the use of her left ear days af...Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Respond+to+the+proposed+BSL+bill+consultation-n-250.htmlThis is your opportunity to respond in BSL to the Proposed BSL (Scotland) Bill.We have arranged drop...Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+gerbils+%27hear+again%27-n-251.htmlDeaf gerbils 'hear again' after stem cell treatment UK researchers say they have taken a huge step f...Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//December+bulletin+-+out+now%21-n-252.htmlDownload the latest issue in word or pdf.Choose "News and Information" from the menu on the left or ...Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+December+BSL+bulletin-n-253.htmlThe SCoD news element of our monthly bulletin can be found in BSL on our YouTube channel. The full ...Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Access+to+elected+office+fund-n-254.htmlAccess to Elected Office FundThe Access to Elected Office Fund offers individual grants of between £...Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+Cafe+for+BSL+learners-n-255.htmlBSL Café - GlasgowAre you learning BSL? Are you looking for a place to ask advice, meet other learne...Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+storytelling-n-256.htmlBSL StorytellingA Deaf storyteller will bring to life some of Beatrix Potter’s classic tal...Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//19+doctors+for+over+a+million+assessments-n-257.htmlBenefits and Work reports that Atos will use just 19 doctors to carry out personal independence paym...Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//There%27s+still+time%21-n-258.htmlYou have until 7th November to respond to the proposed BSL (Scotland) Bill consultation. Download a ...Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+picks+up+prestigious+award-n-259.htmlAnd the award for Organisational Achievement 2012 goes to...We were delighted to win the Organisatio...Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Widespread+news+coverage+for+lipreading+course-n-260.htmlWidespread news coverage for Scottish lipreading course SCoDNEWS: June 2012Our summer newsletter rep...Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Overwhelming+response+to+BSL+bill-n-261.htmlMark Griffin MSP is incredibly grateful to the high number of people who have taken the time to resp...Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Atos+wins+another+government+contract-n-262.htmlAtos wins another government contract The award of a £720,000 contract to the French firm was the su...Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+law+allows+the+disabled+to+buy+care-n-263.htmlA law allowing disabled people to make their own choices in purchasing care was passed by MSPs on No...Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Got+a+deaf+wish%3F%21-n-264.html Aladdin's wish list is now closed.Thank you to everyone who took part....Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Sign+up+for+our+newsletter+-+it%27s+free%21-n-265.htmlSign up for SCoD News...Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//World+Deaf+Leadership+Scolarship+2013-n-266.htmlDo you want a degree from Gallaudet University?Do you want to help deaf people all over the world? T...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+young+people+in+Scotland+neglected+by+mental+health+services+-n-267.htmlDeaf young people in Scotland neglected by mental health services A total lack of mental health serv...Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Census+gives+%27wrong+impression%27+says+BDA-n-268.htmlCensus gives "wrong impression" says British Deaf AssociationThe British Deaf Association says the c...Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+responds+to+recent+NHS+consultations-n-269.htmlNHS Equality Impact Assessment Consultations We have responded to these consultations. Read the full...Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//New+host+for+SAIF-n-270.htmlSCVO new host for SAIF A bigger role for charities in Scotland’s accessible information se...Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Police+101+non-emergency+contact-n-271.htmlContacting the police when it's not an emergency: the 101 number While the 999 emergency telephone...Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+Back+to+School+project-n-272.htmlBack to School DVD Project Many ...Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Cross+Party+Group+on+Deafness+Minutes-n-273.htmlCross Party Group on Deafness MinutesApproved minutes for the meeting held on 12th December 2012 are...Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+Bill+update-n-274.htmlThe BSL Bill: an updateMark Griffin MSP stated that it had been a quiet time for the Bill recently b...Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Sensory+Centre+to+work+on+assistive+technology-n-275.htmlSensory Centre to Work on Assistive TechnologyOver the next two financial years, the Scottish Sensor...Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Deaf+patient+denied+interpreter+at+Dundee+Hospital+-n-276.htmlDeaf patient denied interpreter at Dundee Hospital A Deaf patient was left isolated and unable to co...Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Cross+party+support+for+Helping+Hand+campaign+-n-277.htmlMotion S4M-06180: Jenny Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour,Date Lodged: 04/04/2013Mental He...Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//PhD+scholarships+at+Heriot-Watt+University-n-278.htmlPhD ScholarshipsDepartment of Languages and Intercultural StudiesSchool of Management & Language...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Could+you+teach+people+to+lipread%3F-n-279.htmlTeach People to LipreadScottish Course to Train Tutors of Lipreading (SCTTL)A qualified lipreading t...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//BSL+Bill+update-n-280.htmlMark Griffin MSP has just advised us that he is now working on his final proposal which he will lodg...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//%A37.45m+to+Make+Advice+Work-n-281.htmlCash totalling £7.45 million is to be made available through a jointly funded programme that is to b...Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//SCoD+Director+vacancy%3A+closes+on+30th+May-n-282.htmlCould you be Lilian Lawson's successor? Well, how will we know if you don't apply?!Get your applicat...Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Well+done+Gerry%21-n-283.htmlSCoD sends heartiest congratulations to Gerry Hughes on his magnificent, courageous and successful v...Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Edinburgh+festival+fringe%3A+some+tickets+on+sale+now%21-n-284.html2nd - 26th AugustSome tickets are already on sale for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Visit the websi...Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.scod.org.uk//Free+OU+course+on+self-directed+support-n-285.html Free non accredited Open University in Scotland online course onSelf-directed Support ‘Fo...Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT