Friday 12 August 2011

Dyslexia Scotland needs you...to tell your story

Dyslexia and Us

 
Dyslexia Scotland and its President, Sir Jackie Stewart, are looking for your personal story to be included in a unique publication called ‘Dyslexia and Us’. The publication will be an insight into individual difficulties and advantages of dyslexia.
 
So far contributions include celebrities, children, mothers, job seekers, a police officer, offenders and more. If you have any connection to dyslexia, Dyslexia Scotland wants to hear from you.
 
It may be difficult for some people to write their story and if so it can be dictated over the phone, or recorded, but Dyslexia Scotland wants to hear it just as it is. We do not mind about spelling or grammar, we want to hear your story told from the heart. Even just a paragraph or two, up to a maximum of 600 words (no more than 1 page).
 
Whether you are an adult or a child, dyslexic or a parent or sibling, a teacher, a friend or a grandparent, a doctor or an employer...whatever your background, Dyslexia Scotland wants your story. This is an opportunity for you to tell your personal story knowing that it will be anonymous. 
 
Please send your story to cathy@dyslexiascotland.org.uk or to Dyslexia Scotland, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen, Stirling, FK8 2DZ or phone 01786 446650.
 
The deadline is 31st August 2011, so please don’t delay, send it off today. 

Monday 1 August 2011

Computing courses

Would you like to do a computer course through the RMT learning project ?
Would you just like to improve your skills or would you like to gain a qualification that could improve your career prospects.
We are looking at putting on courses for people who have varying degrees of computing skills, the courses would be delivered online with tutor support.
The areas we are looking at are Arran, Oban, Islay, Mallaig and Uig. If you live or work in any of these areas and are interested in this opportunity please get in touch with the project worker or speak to your local learning rep.  
These courses are available to CalMac employees who work or live in the Highlands and Islands.

Contact : http://rmtlearningscotland.blogspot.com/p/contact.html
Learning Reps :  http://rmtlearningscotland.blogspot.com/p/learning-reps.html