The Presbytery of Stirling and Church and Society Council are holding a presentation on Dementia-Friendly Developments in our communities. Please book early. This event is free but please bring your own packed lunch. Please note that the venue has changed to Allan Park South Church. Poster PDF: Dementia Learning event poster_Page_1 Poster JPG:…
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The title for this section comes from information sent to: websiteeditor@scdg.org.uk This was very gratefully received as it covers areas we have not yet included. There are different subject areas and these are shown separately Advice to churches from parents of children with additional needs: advice-to-churches Five ways to support autistic children in church: support…
The following information and guidance is provided by the RNIB and Action for blind people. It contains a wealth of information on colours and contrasts, font styles and sizes. Colour information with header sheet making_it_clear_guidelines-afsl
Dyslexia is a much misunderstood condition. However there is a wealth of knowledge available on the Dyslexia Scotland website. https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/ There are many leaflets, there is a helpline and a chat line. What is dyslexia For dyslexia friendly formats go to: Print types and fonts that can help For dyslexia friendly tips for speakers, ministers,…
This course is being organised by Edinburgh and the Lothians Roofbreaker Network. The course aims to “enrich church life through sharing ministry and mission with disabled people”. For further information, please contact enablingchurch2@gmail.com. poster pdf – Copy
St Margaret’s Parish Church in Glenrothes has been honoured with the ‘Dementia Friendly Glenrothes’ award from Alzheimer Scotland, which was presented at their monthly All Age Celebration Service on Sunday 2 September. The accolade was bestowed on them for their work to improve accessibility in their church for those with dementia. Rev Eileen Miller of…
It is a long process following a dream, believing in a vision. At St Matthew’s Church of Scotland in Perth, we had long had the dream that everyone in our congregation would enter our church by the front door. Our church was built in 1871 and, if you used a wheelchair or had mobility problems…
This section contains details of some books of interest Pilgrims in the dark “This important book is a must-read for everyone who is convinced that diversity is a gift of God and that the inclusion of those most easily overlooked in church and society is a Gospel imperative and a practical enrichment. ”Rt Rev Pete…
On 6th September 2017, Books Beyond Words launched Going to Church, one of its series of wordless books for people with learning and communication difficulties. The book is the first in a mini-series about faith and community. Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, provided an atmospheric and impressive setting for…