Learning Disability - Signalong Foundation

On-Line Learning

• Leicester Disability Information & Communication Network(www.ldicn.org.uk) 

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

On this site you can access The Leicester Symbols Project and the Accessibility Guidelines.

To learn about our communication agenda and why we have a Leicester Symbols Project.

To learn about how to make the written word more accessible.  To enable us to access symbols, which are recognised throughout Leicester City and County when using the written word.

Learning Materials

• Leicester Symbols Project

• Accessibility Guidelines

   

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

As above

Training Event

Title: Signalong Foundation (2 day course)

Dates: 23rd & 24th February 2012

Target Group: People who work with or care for people with learning disabilities. This event is suitable for people in the above role who work in the independent & voluntary sector.

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

To learn about signing in the context of a total communication environment.

To learn signalong signs to better support people with a learning disability.

To understand the development of signalong in.

Learning Disability Services.

To know where to get support.

NB  This course may also be suitable for child care staff who work with young people who communicate with signs.

Contact

Lead Officer: 

Sarah Clark     

Tel. No: 0116 2211721 (39 1721)

E-Mail: Sarah.Clark@leicester.gov.uk

Booking and administration: 

Andy Humpherson  

Tel. No: 0116 2211704 (39 1704)

E-Mail: Andy.Humpherson@leicester.gov.uk