scosli @_scosli
The Scottish Collaborative of Sign Language Interpreters is committed to supporting and developing interpreters and interpreting practice in Scotland. scosli.org Scotland Joined May 2020-
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Members enjoyed our AGM yesterday followed by an informative session on interpreting in police settings led by Constable Stephanie Rose, Constable Katy Edwards from Police Scotland and our very own member Donna Jewell (RSLI). A follow up session will be planned.
🔹️Last night our members took part in an information session about Deaflympics. Thank you to all who attended, and thank you to Stuart for hosting the session! We all thoroughly enjoyed it! We are delighted to announce SCOSLI will be making a donation to Deaflympics 🔹️
🔹️ Tonight our members had a session with Deaf History Scotland. We would like to thank Lilian Lawson for presenting to the group. SCOSLI has also made a donation to Deaf History Scotland 🔹️
🔹️ SCOSLI General Meeting 2025 🔹️ AGM scheduled for Saturday 6th September face-to-face. More information will be announced in due course.
Fantastic training session in Perth today. Thank you to Brenda for sharing her knowledge and experiences of Court Interpreting. All attendees thoroughly enjoyed it!
✨️Training Reminder for Members (interpreters)✨️ ️Limited spaces remain for our domestic abuse training session hosted by Lucy Clark. 📆 26 March (Tomorrow) 🕐 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM 📍 Online via Zoom 💰 £25.00 👥 Members only (interpreters) 🎥 Recording will be available
Lovely day in Perth at our first hybrid AGM. Huge thanks to Shaurna Dickson, Nicolle Murdoch & Gill Wood who step down from our Committee after 3 years, and a warm welcome to 3 members taking their place - Amy Cheskin, Marcus Glover & Danielle Rennie.
Register for the @ipciti_ 2023 conference hosted @HeriotWattUni 23-24 November. Aimed at PhD students doing research on translation & interpreting. BSL interpreters will be provided @HW_CTISS eventbrite.com/e/ipciti-2023-…
STREETSIGNS 🙌 Ever wanted to learn some BSL? We've got you covered! @DeafAction will be heading to the streets to teach you some useful sign language during the festival 🤙 📅 14th August 📍 Edinburgh's Royal Mile #edfringe #EdinburghDeafFestival
Edinburgh Fringe is in full swing and the Edinburgh Deaf Festival has begun - so much on offer. SCOSLI members are busy working on performances in the city. Check out accessible shows before it’s too late. Accessible Shows | Edinburgh Festival Fringe tickets.edfringe.com/accessibility/…
Any deaf students looking for a university place through clearing? We have places on our BSL applied language studies programme: hw.ac.uk/uk/study/under… Deaf students eligible for a £2k per year bursary to enhance their learning if they enrol in Sept 2023
Great to see @rejadam on BBC this morning raising awareness regarding the lack of resource and funding for such an important issue. #FreeBSLLessons
Great to see @rejadam on BBC this morning raising awareness regarding the lack of resource and funding for such an important issue. #FreeBSLLessons
We ended the week yesterday with another new member. When they tell you they’re excited to be part of scosli and heard we’re a very supportive group you know you’re doing something right. scosli.org/join

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