@comminclusion
Joined October 2022
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The ALLIANCE@ALLIANCEScot28 Aug 2023
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@comminclusion are recruiting! They are looking for 2 enthusiastic people to join their Board of Directors, who support their values and mission. They need people with legal, financial, people management and marketing skills. Find out more and apply: communicationinclusionpeople…
Logo: Communication Inclusion People

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Did you know the following NHS health Boards have VRI services available? #VRI #access #BSL
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Youth course! We have two new dates for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Youth courses. Tuesday 12 & 19 September 2023. Thursday 9 & 16 November 2023. 9am–5pm. find out more about our MHFA courses, email or BSL video to: [email protected]
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RNID@RNID10 Aug 2023
Don't wait to get help with a potential hearing loss. We can help with a range of topics like: ➡️ What to do if you think you have hearing loss ➡️ Ear problems and treatments ➡️ How to support friends and family Get in touch with Contact RNID today: bit.ly/3cEshem
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2 ways of knowing: 1 studies 2. Stories. Most studies lead to more data; stories are the seeds of social change. Cold data is mostly devoid of meaningful stories abt specific communities. In contrast, warm data (cf @NoraBateson) seeks to reveal local meaning. No data w/o stories.
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Parents across England want their children to have the opportunity to study British Sign Language (BSL). Now is your chance to share your thoughts on the @educationgovuk BSL GCSE draft subject content 👇 bit.ly/3p2KE3r #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #SignLanguage #BSLGCSE
"I would like my son to have the opportunity to learn GCSE British Sign Language (BSL) to reduce the feelings of isolation, loneliness and anxiety that are all too common in the deaf community". Parent of a deaf child.

ALT "I would like my son to have the opportunity to learn GCSE British Sign Language (BSL) to reduce the feelings of isolation, loneliness and anxiety that are all too common in the deaf community". Parent of a deaf child.

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Tressa Burke@tressaburke10 Aug 2023
Thrilled to see .@GDA__online #PurplePonchoPlayers doing run through this morning for ‘Care About Us: Disabled People and Social Care’ Listening & Learning Event with .@MareeToddMSP #CareAboutUs #GDACares
GDA’s PPPs on the stage facing outwards to the ballroom of Hilton Doubletree and singing “Fighting for our rights” words written by the late and beloved GDA member Michael McGinley with music by George Drennan.

ALT GDA’s PPPs on the stage facing outwards to the ballroom of Hilton Doubletree and singing “Fighting for our rights” words written by the late and beloved GDA member Michael McGinley with music by George Drennan.

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Recognising the lack of ethnic diversity within the RSLT profession and need for better representation, RAD provided a bursary to support 4 deaf people to become Registered Sign Language Translators and Interpreter Relay Intralingual. We thank Ahmed Mudawi for the kind comments!
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The @RCSLT are seeking feedback on their updated #AAC guidance They are keen to hear from AAC users, their supporters, SLTs & other people or organisations who help support AAC provision rcslt.org/news/have-your-say…
RCSLT 💙@RCSLT7 Aug 2023
We’re updating our guidance on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and we’d like to hear from you! Whether you’re a speech and language therapist or someone with experience of AAC – have your say! rcslt.org/news/have-your-say… #SLT #SLPeeps #AAC
A purple graphic with the logo of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists on the left and a symbol of a computer on the right. Beneath the logo it says "We're updating our guidance on AAC - Have your say!"

ALT A purple graphic with the logo of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists on the left and a symbol of a computer on the right. Beneath the logo it says "We're updating our guidance on AAC - Have your say!"

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@comminclusion retweeted
RNID@RNID22 Jul 2023
Deaf people and those with hearing loss have their own UNIQUE communication needs. We created a free digital communication card to help each individual advocate for themselves. Here's a how-to to show just how quick and easy it is! Create yours here: bit.ly/44KxlE8
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NAITScotland@NAITScotland29 Jun 2023
Too Much Information and Us | Anxiety in Social Situations youtu.be/11O0VAmU89g via @YouTube These are still great videos of autistic people talking about their experiences of anxiety
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RNID@RNID29 Jun 2023
In May, the first British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board was created. All members of the Board are BSL users advising on the implementation of the #BSLAct. A summary has been published of the first Board meeting, including BSL translation. 🔽 bit.ly/3Xyhfuw
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RNID@RNID30 Jun 2023
Today we’ve released our #SubtitleIt report that shows the barriers that deaf people and people with hearing loss face trying to access TV programmes on catch up services. We’re calling on the Gov to introduce the Media Bill asap. Read the full report: bit.ly/3CQaxqo
9/10 deaf people and people with hearing loss usually or always use subtitles for watching TV. #SubtitleIt!

ALT 9/10 deaf people and people with hearing loss usually or always use subtitles for watching TV. #SubtitleIt!

97% of people tired to watch a programme on-demand but found there were no subtitles. #SubtitleIt!

ALT 97% of people tired to watch a programme on-demand but found there were no subtitles. #SubtitleIt!

29% were excluded from watching a programme with their family due to lack of subtitles. #SubtitleIt!

ALT 29% were excluded from watching a programme with their family due to lack of subtitles. #SubtitleIt!

90% believe paid on-demand services should tell you how many programmes have subtitles before you pay. #SubtitleIt!

ALT 90% believe paid on-demand services should tell you how many programmes have subtitles before you pay. #SubtitleIt!

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izy utley@izyutley30 Jun 2023
Interested in seeing a show about women and ADHD at the Edinburgh fringe this year? I had the pleasure of watching a preview of this last night tickets.edfringe.com/whats-o…
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it is that time of the year again! onel7only 4weeks until changing placesawareness day! I know I was on StV news last year about changing places but as campaigner I won't stop raising awareness of these changing places toilets so again I would like to have something in the media
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@comminclusion retweeted
RNID@RNID18 Jun 2023
Deaf people & people with hearing loss all have different communication needs, so it’s important to always ask someone what theirs are. Here are some: 💚 Be patient if I don't understand 💚 Get my attention first 💚 Speak clearly, not louder Learn more: bit.ly/42AdgQn
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The British Sign Language GCSE consultation is now live! Complete the consultation here: bit.ly/3p2KE3r Today is a milestone in deaf education. #BSLGCSE #BritishSignLanguage #GCSE #BSL
Have your say. Follow the link in the comments to express your opinion about having a GCSE in BSL. GCSE in BSL.

ALT Have your say. Follow the link in the comments to express your opinion about having a GCSE in BSL. GCSE in BSL.

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RNID@RNID15 Jun 2023
Today, the Department for Education has launched a consultation on the content of a British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE, which it aims to introduce in schools from September 2025. A huge congratulations to all campaigners involved in making this happen! Have your say! ⬇️
Department for Education
@educationgovuk15 Jun 2023
Today we’re launching a consultation on the subject content of our new British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE. We want teachers, employers, and the deaf and hearing communities to give their views as part of our 12-week consultation. Click below to take part ⬇️

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Replying to @LiberatorLtd @Comm_Matters
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