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.

Sessions take place at Cill Mhanach Wellness Studio, Redhouse Road, Seafield, West Lothian, EH47 7AL and will be hosted by June Flynn, ABC Tutor, from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) team.

ABC Next Steps provides a literacy and communication session for adults. You can expect lots of the same activities included in our online sessions – introductions, getting to know you, topic-based conversations and follow up literacy activities and games. 

Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for adults to meet and continue their communication journey.

To attend this event please complete the form below. We will then email a reminder of the details of the event (usually a few days before from abc@dsscotland.org.uk).

Event information:

There is no additional cost for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes monthly face-to-face sessions throughout the year.£5.00 charge (per session) applies to families who aren’t signed up to the ABC Programme. 

Face-to-face ABC Next Steps sessions will be in addition to weekly online ABC or ABC Anytime sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.

Each event can accommodate a maximum of 12 adults plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family.

Sessions take place at Cill Mhanach Wellness Studio, Redhouse Road, Seafield, West Lothian, EH47 7AL and will be hosted by June Flynn, ABC Tutor, from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) team.

ABC Next Steps provides a literacy and communication session for adults. You can expect lots of the same activities included in our online sessions – introductions, getting to know you, topic-based conversations and follow up literacy activities and games. 

Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for adults to meet and continue their communication journey.

To attend this event please complete the form below. We will then email a reminder of the details of the event (usually a few days before from abc@dsscotland.org.uk).

Event information:

There is no additional cost for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes monthly face-to-face sessions throughout the year.£5.00 charge (per session) applies to families who aren’t signed up to the ABC Programme. 

Face-to-face ABC Next Steps sessions will be in addition to weekly online ABC or ABC Anytime sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.

Each event can accommodate a maximum of 12 adults plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family.

Bookings for this event have now closed as this session is fully booked. Please email enquiries to ABC@dsscotland.org.uk.

We are delighted that we can introduce some more in-person ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions for children aged 6-12 years (up to 12th birthday or older depending on communication stage)

Sessions take place at Cill Mhanach Wellness Studio, Redhouse Road, Seafield, West Lothian, EH47 7AL and will be hosted by June Flynn, ABC Tutor, from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) team.

To attend this event please complete the form below. We will then email a reminder of the details of the event (usually a few days before from abc@dsscotland.org.uk).

Event information:

There is no additional cost for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes monthly face-to-face sessions throughout the year.£5.00 charge (per session) applies to families who aren’t signed up to the ABC Programme. 

The sessions will take place once per month (usually last Sunday of the month) and will feature lots of familiar aspects of our ABC online sessions – songs, Makaton signs, stories and communication activities. Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for meeting other parents.

Face-to-face ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions will be in addition to weekly online ABC or ABC Anytime sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.

Each event can accommodate a maximum of 6 children plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family.

Each event needs to be booked on an individual basis, but more than one session can be booked by each family.

Bookings for this event have now closed as this session is fully booked. Please email enquiries to ABC@dsscotland.org.uk.

We are delighted that we can introduce some more in-person ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions for children aged 6-12 years (up to 12th birthday or older depending on communication stage)

Sessions take place at Cill Mhanach Wellness Studio, Redhouse Road, Seafield, West Lothian, EH47 7AL and will be hosted by June Flynn, ABC Tutor, from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) team.

To attend this event please complete the form below. We will then email a reminder of the details of the event (usually a few days before from abc@dsscotland.org.uk).

Event information:

There is no additional cost for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes monthly face-to-face sessions throughout the year.£5.00 charge (per session) applies to families who aren’t signed up to the ABC Programme. 

The sessions will take place once per month (usually last Sunday of the month) and will feature lots of familiar aspects of our ABC online sessions – songs, Makaton signs, stories and communication activities. Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for meeting other parents.

Face-to-face ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions will be in addition to weekly online ABC or ABC Anytime sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.

Each event can accommodate a maximum of 6 children plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family.

Each event needs to be booked on an individual basis, but more than one session can be booked by each family.

We are delighted that we can introduce some more in-person ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions for children aged 3-6 years (up to 6th birthday or older depending on communication stage)

Sessions take place at Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow, G34 9JW and will be hosted by Katy Lironi, ABC Development Lead and Makaton Tutor, from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) team.

To attend this event please complete the form below. We will then email a reminder of the details of the event (usually a few days before from abc@dsscotland.org.uk).

Event information:

There is no additional cost for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes monthly face-to-face sessions throughout the year.£5.00 charge (per session) applies to families who aren’t signed up to the ABC Programme. 

The sessions will take place once per month (usually last Saturday of the month) and will feature lots of familiar aspects of our ABC online sessions – songs, Makaton signs, stories and communication activities. Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for meeting other parents.

Face-to-face ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions will be in addition to weekly online ABC or ABC Anytime sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.

Each event can accommodate a maximum of 6 children plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family. (Usually both parents and a sibling can attend, but please be mindful that the sessions are structured to meet the communication needs of children with Ds.)

Each event needs to be booked on an individual basis, but more than one session can be booked by each family.

We are delighted that we can introduce some more in-person ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessionsfor children aged 3-6 years (up to 6th birthday or older depending on communication stage)

Sessions take place at Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow, G34 9JW and will be hosted by Katy Lironi, ABC Development Lead and Makaton Tutor, from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) team.

To attend this event please complete the form below. We will then email a reminder of the details of the event (usually a few days before from abc@dsscotland.org.uk).

Event information:

There is no additional cost for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes monthly face-to-face sessions throughout the year.£5.00 charge (per session) applies to families who aren’t signed up to the ABC Programme. 

The sessions will take place once per month (usually last Saturday of the month) and will feature lots of familiar aspects of our ABC online sessions – songs, Makaton signs, stories and communication activities. Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for meeting other parents.

Face-to-face ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions will be in addition to weekly online ABC or ABC Anytime sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.

Each event can accommodate a maximum of 6 children plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family. (Usually both parents and a sibling can attend, but please be mindful that the sessions are structured to meet the communication needs of children with Ds.)

Each event needs to be booked on an individual basis, but more than one session can be booked by each family.

We are delighted that we can introduce some more in-person ABC First Steps sessions for children aged 0-3 years (up to 3rd birthday)

This session will be at Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow, G34 9JW and will be hosted by Katy Lironi, ABC Development Lead and Makaton Tutor, from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) team.

To attend this event please complete the form below. We will then email a reminder of the details of the event (usually a few days before from abc@dsscotland.org.uk).

Event information:

There is no additional cost for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes monthly face-to-face sessions throughout the year.£5.00 charge (per session) applies to families who aren’t signed up to the ABC Programme. 

The sessions will take place once per month (usually last Saturday of the month) and will feature lots of familiar aspects of our First Steps sessions – songs, Makaton signs, stories and early communication activities. Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for meeting other parents.

Face-to-face First Steps sessions will be in addition to weekly online First Steps or ABC Anytime First Step sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.

Each event can accommodate a maximum of 10 children plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family. (Usually both parents and a sibling can attend, but please be mindful that the sessions are structured to meet the communication needs of children with Ds.)

Each event needs to be booked on an individual basis, but more than one session can be booked by each family.

Bookings for this event have now closed.