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Welcome to our May 2021 newsletter!

We're hiring 2 Learning Coordinators in Highland and Moray
Fancy trying something new? We're looking for volunteers!
Call for new board members
Aberdeenshire Employability Project
Making Online Security Messaging Accessible
Useful links - information, events, opportunities

We're hiring 2 Learning Coordinators in Highland and Moray

We are looking for 2 Learning Coordinators for our new Supporting People, Connecting Communities Project in the North of Scotland, supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

These part time (21 hours per week) roles involve the delivery of non-formal and accredited learning programmes in the Highland and Moray regions to individuals and small groups of disabled people, carers and those experiencing barriers to work and education. These posts will suit those who are passionate about the transformative power of adult learning, who have excellent communication skills and a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving. Deadline 5pm Monday 10th May.

For more information about the roles and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.lead.org.uk/current-job-vacancies/

Fancy trying something new? We're looking for volunteers!

Giving a couple of hours of your time to help others each week can really boost your mood and make you feel good. We're looking for adult volunteers in Fife to support local young people who care for someone at home to get out and about. Check out the video below for more details and do get in touch with Dawn if you're interested in the role by phone 07768916460 or email drobb@lead.org.uk.

Details of the project can be found here.

Volunteer advert for the Fife Young Carers project

Call for new board members

Do you share our vision of a fair society where disabled people and carers have an equal opportunity to learn, participate and achieve their potential? We're looking for expressions of interest for our Board of Directors.

No experience of being a board member is necessary, we only ask that you have an interest in Lead Scotland and believe in our work. We welcome expressions of interest from anyone who believes they can make a positive contribution to the continued growth and development of the organisation.

Click here for more information about the roles and about how to get in touch.

Aberdeenshire Employability Project

Our new employability project in Aberdeenshire has been up and running for a couple of months now and we're looking for new learners! We're looking for young people ages 16-24 who are experiencing barriers to employment and are looking for some extra support. Please get in touch with Barbara by phone 07768 917248 or email btaylor@lead.org.uk to refer someone.

You can find more information about the project here or check out the video below.

Aberdeenshire Employability Project

Making Online Security Messaging Accessible

At the end of March, we were pleased to announce our new project which will commission and develop new alternative formats of online safety and security messaging for people who might find current messaging inaccessible.

The new formats will include text formats, braille, British Sign Language, captioned video, community languages and easy read formats. Accessible messages are being developed with people and supporters who need alternative formats. We've been working with a range of partners and we will make some of these formats live soon on our website. Later in the year, we'll be hosting webinars to showcase and support learners with the new formats.
Stay tuned for more information!

Useful links - information, events, opportunities

CLD/Adult Education:
Newbattle Abbey College- Prospectus 2021-2
CLD Planning Webinar Series
Free Places on Microcredential Courses from Open University

Campaigns/Advocacy:
Easy Read Format of the Social Model of Disability from Inclusion Scotland
Scottish Learning Disability Week 10-16 May - What's On?
Disability Discrimination and Access to Advice- Easy Read Survey from Inclusion Scotland

Funding:
Independent Living Fund - Increased Funding up to £4000
Scottish Government - new Child Disability Payment in pilot areas

Digital skills:
Everyday Computer Skills- our Open University in Scotland Course
Digital Inclusion Qualifications from SCVO

Carers/Young Carers:
Young Carers Grant from Scottish Government
Young Carers Package from Young Scot
Carers Week 7-13 June - Add your voice!

Misc:
Accessible Walks in Scotland Blog