The Disability Information and Resource Centre

22-29 February 2012

Disability & Arts Transition Team (DATT), supported by funding from Arts SA, brings UK audio describer Willie Elliott back to Adelaide to present training for local performers, writers, theatre-makers and arts organisations.

Renowned professional audio describer Willie Elliot will run professional audio description training. Willie has extensive experience in all aspects of audio description, including theatre, opera, dance, circus, visual arts, architecture, live events, TV, film and online.

Audio Description captures the visual elements of a theatre piece; painting or environment that a blind or vision impaired person might otherwise miss, describing them in clear, vivid language. Through a small radio receiver, the patron receives a spoken description of visual elements by a trained audio describer.

Royal Society for the Blind, 230 Pirie St, Adelaide

For more info call (08) 8231 0900 or datt@cansa.net.au.

The Disability and Arts Transition Team announces two new skill development opportunities for Deaf and disabled artists and arts-workers who want to increase their understanding of grant writing and project resourcing.

Funding Opportunities for Disabled Artists

Wednesday 15 February 2012,

11.00am to 1.30pm

Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Mortlock Building
State Library of South Australia, Corner of North Tce and Kintore Ave, ADELAIDE

A free workshop for Disabled artists, arts workers and Disability organisations on current funding opportunities (Richard Llewellyn Arts & Disability Trust, Arts SA, Australia Council, local government). CAN SA facilitator Carmel Batson leads participants through the basics of clearly outlining your ideas and how to tackle a project budget. Special guest Clare Tizard from Arts SA explains the Richard Llewellyn Arts & Disability Trust funding program.

Business Skills for Creative People – Develop Funds and Resources

Thursday (16th) and Friday (17th) February 2012

Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Mortlock Building
State Library of South Australia, Corner of North Tce and Kintore Ave, ADELAIDE

Course Cost: $25 (normally $150)

Expand your skills in seeking funding and managing resources to support your project dreams. The training will offer participants the opportunity to earn qualifications in the module Develop Funds and Resources (CVFAS03B) within the Course in Business Skills for Creative People (Code 40594SA), a nationally recognized course for people who volunteer and work in the arts, cultural and community sector in Australia. The workshop is hands-on, practical and designed to be relevant to participants.

If you are a disabled artist, arts worker, volunteer, someone who works within communities or someone who would like to, this course is for you.

If you are interested in taking part in either of these two training opportunity, contact DATT by email datt@cansa.net.au or phone (08) 8231 0900 for more information and to register.

Further details are available in the flyer.

The Special Education Resource Centre (SERU) has again put forward a great menu of assistive technology training workshops.

Running on Tuesday January 17, Wednesday 18, Friday 20 and Monday 23, the workshops feature such themes as Making Learning Accessible with the iPad and Digital Pens for Curriculum Access.

All workshops have limited places, so you need to book fast.

For more information, telephone SERU on 8235 2871 or email admin@seru.sa.edu.au.

For the full menu of workshops,go to http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/Workshops.htm.

The following Professional Development Workshops run by Autism SA are coming up during November and December:

• iPads and apps for children with special needs. November 23
• Video modeling for social development interventions. November 24
• The power of peers; raising awareness of the autism spectrum. November 29
• Setting student with an autism spectrum disorder up for success in 2012! December 1

Full details are available here.

www.autismsa.org.au

Are you a creative person who needs skills in networking and planning events?

Do you identify as having a disability?

Do you want business skills that compliment your creative passions?

The Disability and Arts Transition Team (DATT) and the Community Arts Network of SA Inc. (CAN SA) invite disabled artists and arts-workers to join in training that contributes to a Course in Business Skills for Creative People (Code 40594SA).

Only 12 places are available SO BE QUICK AND REGISTER!

The training will be delivered on 2, 3, 8 November for disabled artists and on 16 – 18 November for Auslan users. If you successfully complete the course you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment that is nationally recognised.

No prior qualifications are needed for you to undertake this workshop.

Further information for disabled artists.

Further information for Auslan users.

If you are a disabled artist, arts worker, volunteer, someone who works within communities or someone who would like to, this course is for you.

The Disability and Arts Transition Team (DATT) and the Community Arts Network of SA Inc. (CAN SA) invite disabled artists and arts-workers to join in training that contributes to a Course in Business Skills for Creative People (Code 40594SA).

The modules The People Factor (CUTPH08B) and Plan and Program Events (CVPPE06B) will be offered over three days (2, 3 and 8 November 2011) between 10am and 4pm each day. Workshops are hands on, practical and designed to be relevant to participants.

DATT is able to support participants further by offering each module for a fee of only $25/module (usually a module can cost up to $150). Undertaking both the modules offered will cost $50.

Only 12 places are available SO BE QUICK AND REGISTER!

If you are interested in taking part in this training opportunity contact Martin at DATT by email (msawtell@cansa.net.au) or phone (08) 8231 0900 to receive an enrolment form.

Please note: These workshops will be delivered entirely in Auslan on separate days (16-18 November)

Download the flyer.

Professional Learning Series 2011

Upcoming programs during August and early September. All programs are presented at the Autism SA Netley Training Centre, 262 Marion Road, Netley.

Proactive Prevention of Meltdowns

Wednesday 31 August 9:00am – 4:00pm (lunch provided)

Stressed to the Max & Emotional Regulation for Students with ASD

Thursday 1 September 9:00am – 12:00pm

An Occupational Therapy Approach to Handwriting Skills

Thursday 1 September 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Best Practice for Engaging Students with an ASD

Friday 2 September 9:00am – 4:00pm (lunch provided)

Further information on these and other programs in the Professional Learning Series is available by clicking here for the flyer. Online registration is available for financial members of Autism SA and non-members.

For further information on the Professional Learning Series, contact the Professional Development Officer on (08) 8462 0644.

Family Workshops

Upcoming workshops during September.

Tackling the Tough Topics – Masturbation, Menstruation & Hygiene (Primary Focus)

Thursday 1 September 6:00pm – 9:00pm

An Introduction to Asperger Syndrome for Families with a New Diagnosis (13 years and older)

Tuesday 13 September 9:30am – 11:30am

Siblings & Autism Spectrum Disorder

Tuesday 20 September 9:30am – 12:30pm

Further information on these and other Family Workshops is available by clicking here. All sessions are held at 262 Marion Road, Netley and are $15 (including GST) per family, payable at the door.

Places are limited – to register, contact the Autism SA Info Line on 1300 288 476.

General Awareness Sessions

Upcoming awareness sessions on Keyword Signing, Autism and Asperger Syndrome. All sessions held at Autism SA, 262 Marion Road, Netley.

Autism: An Introduction

Thursday 25 August 9:30am – 12:30pm

Asperger Syndrome: An Introduction

Wednesday 7 September 9:30am – 12:30pm

Keyword Signing

Monday 31 October 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Further information on these and other General Awareness Sessions is available by clicking here.

To register, contact the Autism SA Info Line on 1300 288 476.

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) is bringing Associate Professor Mary Louise Hemmeter from Vanderbilt University to Australia to conduct training sessions about her approach to promoting social-emotional skills in all young children, including those with additional needs.

Monday 15 August 2011, 9am to 5pm

Education Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh.

Cost: $75 – includes membership to ECIA. Morning tea and light lunch provided.

Register by COB Monday 8 August 2011 by email to jenny.moore@cando4kids.com.au with the following details: name, organisation, address, phone number, email address, special dietary requirements. Places are limited.

For full details click here.

GROW are holding a training weekend at the Aldinga Holiday Park from July 29 to 31 2011.

This weekend is suitable for anyone already attending a GROW group who would like to learn more about how it all works.

It may also be suitable for people interested in finding out more about how GROW works but not yet necessarily attending a group.

For more information click here.

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June

Full First Aid Certificate

$150.00

(Full First Aid Certificate completed over two days)

First Aid Update

$85.00

Enable College
Port Adelaide Campus
35 Marryatt Street, Port Adelaide

Call NOW to enrol

1300 157 750