Assisitive Technology Project Encouraging People to Complete Online Survey to Assist with its Research
ImPaCT in Europe, a transnational project networking project in the field of ICT and Assisitive Technology, is asking for people interested in the subject to complete an online survey that will assist the project in the mapping of knowledge and experience in the area throughout Europe.
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EHRC seeks assurance from UK Government it will fully implement UN convention as new guide is published
A new guide to the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons (UNCRDP) has been published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. It is also available in Easy Read and Video with British Sign Language. As it publishes the guide, the Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking assurance from Government that the treaty will be fully implemented.
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Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England
'Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England' is the first autism strategy for England. The strategy is aiming to kick-start fundamental change in public services helping adults with autism to live independent lives and find work.
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ImPaCT in Europe - Improving Person Centred Technology in Europe
There is an increasing need to use Person Centred Technology (PCT) to provide an enhanced service to end users at a lower unit cost per person. New types of social and health care service provision, such as telehealth, call centres, Assistive Technology for the promotion of health and safety in the home and at work, are becoming increasingly popular across the EU. ImPaCT in Europe, a 3 year transnational project financed by the European Commission and involving Learning Disability Wales, is exploring and promoting the use of PCT throughout Europe.
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Learning Disability Wales Announce 2010 Conference Date and Theme
Learning Disability Wales has announced the theme for the 2010 Annual Conference. This year's event will explore issues around the subject of Money. We are inviting anyone with ideas on what they would like to see included in the conference on this subject to contact us.
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Learning Disability Wales Annual General Meeting and Invitation for Trustee Nomination
Are you interested in this important opportunity to help us achieve our mission statement and ensure the organisation is managed effectively? We invite you to put forward a Trustee nomination for election at our 2010 Annual General Meeting, to be held in Cardiff on 17 September.
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New free service for new or small organisations without a web site
Links-Wales are offering a new free service for small and new organisations that do not have a website. If you do not have a web site for your organisation or project, or are aware of other organisations that work in the learning disability arena, then Rob Symons at Links-Wales can offer a new service of creating specific pages on the Links-Wales website .
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PASSING Workshop, Widness, 16 - 19 November 2010
This workshop offers a systematic approach to evaluating services and developing individualised approaches to support. Are you interested in the personalisation agenda and keen to know how to help people move from having a set of services to living a real life? Then come to this four-day developmental workshop that teaches you how to plan and evaluate service options and their outcomes.
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Public transport users' committee for Wales - Appointment of Chairperson and eight Committee Members
The Public Transport Users' Committee for Wales will provide advice to Welsh Ministers on public transport services and facilities in Wales from a passenger's perspective. Welsh Ministers are looking to appoint a chairperson and eight Committee members to a newly established Public Transport Users' Committee for Wales. The role of the Committee involves giving advice and making recommendations to Welsh Ministers about areas for improvement of public transport services in Wales.
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TATE project issues informative handbook to implenting assitive technology and telecare
The Tate Project has produced a useful and informative handbook for organisations and families who wish to implement person centred technology. The guide expertly lays out the case for assistive technology and telecare, putting it in context - how and why it should exist alongside existing services - and provides a clear guide to implementation.
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Welsh Language Scheme Consultation / Ymgynghoriad ar y Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg
Learning Disability Wales have written a new Welsh Language Scheme. This voluntary scheme has been prepared in accordance with the Welsh Language Board's Guidelines under the Welsh Language Act 1993, and it is hoped it will be formally approved by the Welsh Language Board following the consultation process. We would like to know what you think about our Welsh Language Scheme.

Mae Anabledd Dysgu Cymru wedi ysgrifennu Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg newydd. Paratowyd y cynllun gwirfoddol yma trwy ddilyn Canllawiau Bwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg yn ôl Deddf yr Iaith Gymraeg 1993. Yn dilyn yr ymgynghoriad gobeithiwn dderbyn cymeradwyaeth gan Fwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg. Rydym eisiau gwybod beth ydy’ch barn chi am ein Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg.
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Welsh Organisations Team Tackle Abuse with New Interactive DVD
Learning Disability Wales, All Wales People First, Mencap Cymru and Caerphilly County Borough Council have combined forces for an innovative and interactive DVD, which aims to create awareness of the different types of abuse that people with a learning disability can be faced with.
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