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National partnership to support young Deaf people

L- R -  Skills Development Scotland’s NTP Equalities Executive for the West region, Kirsteen Allison, ex-apprentice from BBC Scotland, Stewart Campbell, Employment Engagement Officer at training provider TIGERS, Colin Williams and Mitchell Graham, Transition Officer at the British Deaf Association Scotland

National skills agency, Skills Development Scotland and the British Deaf Association Scotland have launched a partnership to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities available to young Deaf people in Scotland.

3rd April 2019

Apprenticeship Information

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Apprenticeships help you build the experience and skills that employers want to see. No matter what stage you’re at, they’ll help you get set for a bright future. And now, there are more ways than ever to get involved.

12th March 2019

What is Power of Attorney?

Lucy and Avril of Power of Attorney

Avril and Lucy from BDA Scotland chat about Power of Attorney (P.O.A); What is it? When should you consider it? How do I go about setting it up?

6th August 2018

Give me BSL Project – Introduction

Diane Morton - Give me BSL

Hello, Diane Morton here. I have a new role now as Give Me BSL officer, based here in Glasgow. I’m working with deaf and hearing families who have a deaf child aged between 8 and 21. The project is funded by Scottish government and covers the central belt.

30th May 2018

Introducing Louise – DRP Scotland

Charlene and Louise

Today we chat to Louise Sloan, BDA Scotland’s new Mentoring Officer for the Deaf Roots & Pride Project, about her role within the team and how the Mentoring aspect of the project works.

20th March 2018

Transforming the Deaf Dementia Experience

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Hello! I’m Lucy. If you remember, I was recently introduced to you all as the new Access and Inclusion (Dementia) Officer. Now, I’m doing my first video to you all.

7th November 2017
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