
When: Wednesday 26th February
Time: 7-7.30pm
Online via Zoom
Come and join Karen Philip from our Family Support Team and Katy Lironi, Development Lead and Makaton Tutor from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) Team for a Q&A session – a chance to gain information and ask any questions you may have about your child’s early years development and communication from birth to up to 3 years old.

When: Wednesday 5th March
Time: 7-8pm
Online via Zoom
We are delighted to be welcoming back Salena Begley, Partner Engagement Manager at Family Fund to share information about the services and support available from Family Fund and answer any questions you may have.
Salena joined Family Fund full time in 2010 as Scotland and NE England Development Manager having previously worked as Independent Assessor. As Partner Engagement Manager, Salena promotes and develops the work of Family Fund in Scotland, focussing on public affairs, partnerships and family outcomes.

When: Wednesday 19th March
Time: 7-8pm
Online via Zoom
We are delighted to be welcoming back Lee House, Events Engagement Officer at Independent Living Fund Scotland (ILF Scotland).
At this session, we will learn about the ILF Transition Fund, which provides money – for up to one year (£4000) – to support young people with a disability or impairment as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
The purpose of the ILF Scotland Transition Fund is to help young disabled people, between the ages of 16 and 25, with the transition after leaving school or children’s services to be; more independent, more active and engaged in their community, and to build and maintain relationships with other people.
Lee has worked with the organisation for 8 years. His role is to promote the Transition Fund and work closely with young people, parents and charities/organisations/schools to support applications and present information about the fund. There will be the opportunity to share experiences and ask any questions you may have.

When: Tuesday 8th October 2024
Time: 7 – 8pm
Online via Zoom
We will be welcoming Danny Shenton, Team Leader at SCOPE to join us for a Grab a Cuppa session to talk about good transitions to adulthood


Bookings for this event have now closed.
When: Tuesday 22nd October
Time: 7.00-8.00pm
Online Via Zoom

Bookings for this event have now closed.
When: Tuesday 3rd December
Time: 7 -8pm
Online via Zoom
We are delighted to be welcoming back Maggie Woodhouse, Optometrist and Senior Lecturer at the School of Optometry & Vision Sciences at Cardiff University. For almost 40 years, Maggie’s main interests have been visual development and the provision of eye care for people with learning disabilities, particularly children with Down’s syndrome.
Maggie’s research has changed practice in eye care and she has been awarded both an OBE and a Queen’s Anniversary Award. Maggie and her colleagues run a Special Assessment Clinic for people with disabilities.
At this session, Maggie will speak about her role, sharing her knowledge and expertise about visual development and eye care for individuals with Down’s syndrome and refer to research on this. Time will be given at the end for Maggie to answer any questions you may have.

Bookings for this event have now closed.
When: Wednesday 20th November
Time: 7 -8pm
Online via Zoom
We are delighted to be welcoming back Lee House, Events Engagement Officer at Independent Living Fund Scotland (ILF Scotland).
At this session, we will learn about the ILF Transition Fund, which provides money – for up to one year (£4000) – to support young people with a disability or impairment as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
The purpose of the ILF Scotland Transition Fund is to help young disabled people, between the ages of 16 and 25, with the transition after leaving school or children’s services to be; more independent, more active and engaged in their community, and to build and maintain relationships with other people.
Lee has worked with the organisation for 8 years. His role is to promote the Transition Fund and work closely with young people, parents and charities/organisations/schools to support applications and present information about the fund.
There will be the opportunity to share experiences and ask any questions you may have.

Bookings for this event have now closed. Please email enquiries to Laura at Laura.Traynor@dsscotland.org.uk.
When: Tuesday 19th November
Time: 7 -8.30pm
Online via Zoom
We are delighted to welcome Will Black, SDS Development Coordinator at Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL). At this session, we will learn about Self Directed Support, have an open conversation around the pitfalls of this, and hear some tips to understand.
GCIL is a disabled peoples organisation, they provide a range of support to those living in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, South Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire. Their Support services offer information and advice in relation to all aspects of Social Care predominantly centred around Self Directed Support, they assist individuals and families to understand their rights & responsibilities as well as to undertake these. They can also offer training and guidance on a variety of subjects in relation to social care.
