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23 October 2002 Dear colleague 'Right to Learn' events - November 2002 An invitation for you Citylearning with the 'Right to Learn' Planning Group invite you and your friends and colleagues to participate in a programme of activities designed to offer support and advice and to raise awareness about learning and disability. I enclose a programme to give you an idea of the sorts of events and information that local organisations have offered. Almost all the events are free 'drop in' activities running throughout the day. Please send your information to me The planning group is keen that there is as much information as possible available to those who drop in to the events, so I'd really appreciate it if you could send me an information pack relevant to your organisation. Just one copy of your material is fine, Citylearning can photocopy it for you. Or, if you can spare multiple copies, please do send these. My address details are given at the end of this letter. Please send any material that you wish to be displayed at the information points at each venue by 1 November 2002. Please 'spread the word' If you are in contact with other organisations supporting those with disabilities, please do let them know about the programme. Yours sincerely Tracey Anastasi Co-ordinator Citylearning Mailing address: Right to Learn Event; Suite 14, Newlands House, Newlands Science Park, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7TQ. Tel: 01482 466893 fx: 01482 466892 email: [log in to unmask] 'Right to Learn' events programme Saturday 9th, Tuesday 12th, Wednesday13th, Thursday14th and Saturday 16th November, 2002 The 'Right to Learn' group invite you to take part in a selection of free events designed to offer support, information, guidance and to raise awareness about learning and disability. Where can I join in with events, seek advice or gather information? Almost all of the events are designed so that you can just 'drop in'. You'll find things going on at: ? The Age Concern Healthy Living Centre, Bradbury House, Porter Street, Hull. ? Changes the Learning Shop, first floor, Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull. ? the Central Library, ground floor, Albion Street, Hull. ? the Childrens' Centre, 70 Walker Street, Hull. What is going on at each venue? Lots! Take a look at the programme to see what interests you. Each venue will have a staffed information point with all sorts of information relating to disability and learning, from details on local support groups to specific information from national organisations for the disabled. There will also be people from the local groups involved to help and advise you and members of the VOLCOM team visiting the four venues to seek you views on learning. For more information/to request this programme in an alternative format Contact: Tracey Anastasi, Co-ordinator Citylearning. Tel: 01482 466893 or email [log in to unmask] What's on? Saturday 9 November 2002 Arts and family learning and disability information. Where? Changes - The Learning Shop, Main Deck Princes Quay Shopping Centre (next to River Island). What's on? Art, craft and storytelling drop in activities for children, parents and carers from 11.00 am - 3.00 p.m. Plus table-top information on disability support groups and schemes and Learning Advisors on hand to help you with any advice you may need on local learning opportunities. Internet access and a cuppa will be available. Access. The Learning Shop is on the first floor of the Princes Quay Shopping Centre. There is full access for the disabled, both into the shopping centre and into the Shop and both have disabled toilet facilities. Please note that the Shop is 'open plan' and so at busy times it can be a little noisy. Please call Changes - The Learning Shop on 211116 to let us know that you're coming along. Tuesday 12 November 2002 Music for all and disability information. Where? Changes - The Learning Shop, in partnership with Raw Elements and The Music Service, Main Deck Princes Quay Shopping Centre (next to River Island). What's on? Your chance to have a go at making music using the Optima musical instrument especially designed for disabled people. 'Drop in' and have a go from 11.00 am - 3.00 p.m. Lee Pound will be giving demonstrations at 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and there will be table top information on disability support groups and schemes plus Learning Advisors on hand to help you with any advice you may need on local learning opportunities or support. Internet access and a cuppa will be available Access. As above. Tuesday 12 November 2002 Healthy living for the 55+ year olds and disability information. Where? Age Concern Healthy Living Centre, Bradbury House, Porter Street, Hull. What's on? A whole day of free 'drop in' activities organised by users of the Healthy Living Centre from 10.00 am - 4.00 p.m. These include: an introduction to computers by The Goole and District Coalition of Physical Disabilities; The Falls project; stroke information from Stroke Watch; healthy living information including nutrition demonstrations and safe living demonstrations; the Ageing Well programme and free health checks. There will also be demonstrations of reflexology plus visitors can take part in craft classes, keep fit sessions and competitions. There will be plenty of give-aways and prizes. In the disability and learning information area on the first floor, you'll find information from a range of local and national disability organisations. There will also be staffed displays by the Royal Mencap Society (Gateway Club information); Hull and East Riding Options (HEROS - the gateway to health and social care for local people) and the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB), Access: The Centre is fully accessible on all floors to those with disabilities. There is a small car park at the rear of the Centre. Note: The Cyber computer Café is in an open plan area on the ground floor which may get a little noisy at busy times. The Centre is for those who are 55 years old or over but Centre staff will welcome younger family members, friends or carers who wish to accompany a 55+ years person to the 'fun day'. Wednesday 13 November 2002 Support and advice on jobs, careers and learning for those with disabilities and special needs. Where? The Central Library (ground floor), Albion Street, Hull. What's on? Displays staffed by experts on hand to providing advice and support for those with disabilities, from 9.30 am - 5.00 p.m. Displays include: the Library Service (and Clarity Transcription Service); Jobcentre Plus (specialist support to disabled job-seekers, or disabled people already in work and examples of equipment to support those moving from learning to work); Action 4 Employment; the Cherry Tree Advice Centre (Computability Scheme providing computer equipment and training to those with disabilities in their own home); The Read, Write Plus Centre, CASE Training and others. There will also be lots of table-top information on local and national disability support groups and schemes. If you can't make it on the 13th November, don't worry. Table-top information and un-staffed stands (with details of who to contact) will also be present on the ground floor of the Library on both the 12th and 14th of November. Just pop in a collect what you need. Wednesday 13 November 2002 Support for children and young people with disabilities and special needs. Where? The Children's Centre, 70 Walker Street, Hull. What's on? The event will run from 11.00 am to 3.00 p.m. and include information stands with staff able to give advice about various types of support for children and young people with disabilities and their families. There will be displays and advice from The Children's Centre, KIDS-LINK (supporting children aged 5 - 13 who have Special Educational Needs and their families), The Cerebral Palsy Society and the Royal Mencap Society (the Gateway Club offering social clubs running various activities). The Hull University Student Union (HUSSO) will be there with information on its Student Community Action programme which now includes over 50 projects - all student led. One of HUSSO's main areas is working with children including those with special needs. Also available will lots of table-top information on local and national disability support groups and schemes, and artwork from the Ability Group. If you are interested in finding more about 'portage' (providing learning support for children at home) the day will include a talk given by Ann Dixon of KIDs. To book your place for this free session please contact Cindy Clark at the Children's Centre on 01482 221261/Ann Dixon at KIDS on 01482 467541. Access: The Centre is fully accessible on all floors to those with disabilities. While you are visiting the Childrens' Centre, why not climb on board the BBC Bus which will be outside of the Centre for the day and have a go on its on-board computers? Perhaps you want to find out more about a disability organisation? Why not use these free facilities to find the website and print off details? There will be tutors on hand to help as required. Access: The Bus is accessible to wheelchair users and has a keyboard for the visually impaired. The Bus team is seeking to buy further equipment to support learners with disabilities and would welcome your ideas on what is required when you visit the bus. Wednesday 13 November 2002 Music workshop. Where? The Abermarle Centre, Ferensway, Hull. What's on? A music workshop facilitated by Changes - The Learning Shop for students of CASE Training using Hull's new Indonesian community Gamelan. Note: this activity is for CASE students only. Thursday 14 November 2002 Training for care support workers. Where? Victoria House, Victoria Dock, Hull. What's on? A one-day Brain Gym® training session for care support workers at Victoria House (a specialist care unit for adults with a variety of disabilities). The workshop will help workers to explore Brain Gym® and how it can offer a positive experience for their client group. Note: this activity is for Victoria House workers only, however details on the Brain Gym can be obtained from the information point at any of the other venues listed. Saturday 16 November 2002 Meeting special needs support in Higher Education. Where? Changes - The Learning Shop, Main Deck Princes Quay Shopping Centre (next to River Island). What's on? A combined programme from 11.00 am - 3.00 p.m. for young people 16 years or older and parents and carers offered by Changes the Learning Shop, the University of Hull Disability Service, the University of Hull Learning Partnerships Office; and the University of Hull Centre for Lifelong Learning. There will be advice on having your special needs met at University and information on full and part-time courses, plus career paths in Nursing and Social Work. Table-top information on local and national disability support groups and schemes will also be available with Learning Advisors on hand to help you with any advice you may need on local learning opportunities. Internet access and a cuppa will be supplied. Access: The Learning Shop is on the first floor of the Princes Quay Shopping Centre. There is full access for the disabled, both into the shopping centre and into the Shop and both have disabled toilet facilities. Please note that the Shop is 'open plan' and so at busy times it can be a little noisy. Please call The Learning Shop on 211116 to let us know that you're coming along. Right to Learn event - participants and supporters Citylearning would like to acknowledge and thank all those who have supported the 'Right to Learn' event including the following individuals and organisations: Colin Revell - Neuro Divergent Action Group for his initial concept, guidance and advice and sustained support of the event. Ability Action 4 Employment - Ron Morgan and team Age Concern, Hull - Anne Smith and team BBC Radio Humberside - Jeremy Buxton/Jonathon Parker Brain Gym® - Janet Illidge CASE Training Services - Linda Scaum and team Central Library, Hull - Michelle Alford Changes, The Learning Shop - Lou Howard and team Choices and Rights Disability Coalition - Liesel Dickinson and team Cherry Tree Advice Centre - Mandy Billany The Children's Centre - Cindy Clark City Music Service and Raw Elements Connexions Humber - Katie Pryde/Martin Patrick Victoria House - Andy Barker Goole and District Coalition of Physical Disabilities - Cliff Woolass HEROS - Jenny Walker Hull Council of Disabled People - Sheila Sinyard/Diane Rayne Hull and District Cerebral Palsy Society - Francesca Murray Institute for Learning, University of Hull - Joyce Korczak Fields Jobcentre Plus Disability Service Team - Ian Calvert KIDS - Claire Thomas/Ann Dixon and Melissa Stephenson Lee Pound Lifelong Learning Unit, Hull City Council - Jeannie Bishop Mental Health Action Group - David Glenister North Bank Forum - Ian Willets Preston Road New Deal for Communities - Chris Watson, Emma Jasper, Pat Worthington Read, Write Plus, Hull - Viv Cooper Royal Mencap Society (Gateway Club) - Roberta Beaton Royal National Institute for the Blind University of Hull, Centre for Lifelong Learning - Veronica Farrar University of Hull Disability Service - Jane Wray/Emma Coyne University of Hull, HUSSO SCA - Lauren Pace University of Hull - Sheila Wright University of Hull Learning Partnerships Office - Abi Jackson Volcom - Isabelle Tracy and team West Hull Primary Care Trust - Dr Richard Turner ________________End of message______________________ Archives and tools for the Disability-Research Discussion List are now located at: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/disability-research.html You can JOIN or LEAVE the list from this web page.