Another successful Disability Equality and Visual Impairment Awareness Training event took place today. Organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, and held at Gunwharf Quays, the event was facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C.
Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd
Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk
Email: info@toucan-diversity.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Toucan.Diversity
Phone: 07834885539
LMS UK Founder, Dave Taylor, asked Global Music Visions C.I.C. to create brief audio descriptions for this Exhibition.
The purpose of the Exhibition is to showcase the work of those who are blind and partially sighted, showing that regardless of your level of sight you can enjoy photography and art, or explore other interests you may have. The accompanying audio description enhances the viewing experience for those who are blind or partially sighted.
The Exhibition is running from 14th May until 14th June 2018 in the Central Library on the ground floor.
To find out more please contact Dave Taylor, via one of the following ways below:
Email: losingmysight@outlook.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LosingMySightUK/
Twitter: twitter.com/losingmysightuk
Contact Number: 07462242143
This Event is being held at Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf Quays House, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ, 10am to 12noon. This event is organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, and facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C.
Topics Covered Include: Models of Disability, Understanding Visual Impairment, and how to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.
Session Outcomes Include: Understanding the value of the Social Model of Disability, be confident in communicating with disabled people, the use of correct language and etiquette, and be able to promote effective inclusion.
Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd
Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk
Email: info@toucan-diversity.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Toucan.Diversity
Phone: 07834885539
Global Music Visions C.I.C. were asked by Artist Clarke Reynolds to create soundtracks for use during his residency with Sticks Gallery in Fareham Shopping Centre. We created a Sea Soundscape, plus sounds for a Citrus Still Life session, and also a relaxing Country Meadow, to stimulate artistic ideas.
The purpose of the Exhibition is to encourage visually impaired people to experience art using taste, touch, smell, and sound senses, as triggers for producing their own art work. It is also hoped that people with vision will also explore Clarke’s artwork.
Clarke’s residency begins on 23rd April until 20th May 2018. People are welcome to come and join Clarke working on his art exhibits, and to produce something themselves.
From 20th – 27th May, between 11am to 4pm there will be a solo exhibition of the work produced.
To find out more please contact Clarke Reynolds on:
Contact Number: 07432242834
We had another fun afternoon of music at Minstead Trust in Portsmouth, working with a group of people with all different abilities. Everyone joined in playing percussion instruments, and some in the group led parts of the session too. There was a real buzz of energy in the room, and everyone was in a festive mood at the end.
To find out more about Minstead Trust, and their services in the Portsmouth and the New Forest area, use the contact details below.
Website: www.minsteadtrust.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMinsteadTrust/
Phone: 023 8081 2297
David and Jim went to Southampton Sight to run a music workshop for a group of visually impaired young people. It was a group with quite a wide age range.
After a sing-along warm up, the group decided to compose a song about a teddy bear called Chic. Mind mapping their ideas onto paper gave the group the opportunity to think about and discuss what Chic might be like, what he would like to eat, things he liked to do, etc.
They wrote their own lyrics to the song using the ideas from the mind map. The song was called “My friend Chic”, and was inspired by a participant’s teddy bear.
They randomly chose some chords, which Jim used to create a tune on the acoustic guitar.
Using percussion instruments to play along with Jim, the group sang the lyrics they had written. The group also performed the song at the end of the session to friends, family, and staff members.
Everyone had an enjoyable time, according to the feedback received.
To find out more about SoCo Music Project, visit the links below:
Website: www.socomusicproject.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoCoMusicProj/
Twitter: twitter.com/socomusic
To find out more about Southampton Sight, and the services they offer, visit the links below:
Website: southamptonsight.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sotonsight2010/
Twitter: twitter.com/sotonsight?lang=en
Contact Number: 023 8076 9882
The event, organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, was held at Gunwharf Quays today. Facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C. the topics covered included: History and Models of Disability, Understanding Visual Impairment, and how to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.
Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd
Phone: 07834885539
This Event is being held at Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf Quays House, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ, at 10:30am – 1:30pm. This event is organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, and facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C.
Topics covered include: History and Models of Disability, Understanding Visual Impairment, and how to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.
Session Outcomes Include: Understanding the value of the Social Model of Disability, be confident in communicating with disabled people, the use of correct language and etiquette, and be able to promote effective inclusion.
Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd
Phone: 07834885539
We are looking forward to being a part of the RNIB Make A Noise events running between 5th and 18th June 2017. We will be at the Central Library in Portsmouth on the 6th & 13th June between 12pm-2pm, opposite the children’s area on the ground floor. Come and talk to us about your interest in music, find out what we do, and pick up an instrument and Make A Noise!
Today was another good session, hosted by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, at Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth.
Our Founder, David Shervill spoke about his own visual impairments, and gave practical tips and strategies, to support the inclusion of individuals with visual and communication needs.
Maddisa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) spoke about the history and modals of disability, Etiquette and Language, and real life scenarios.
To find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, you can contact them via:
Email: info@toucan-diversity.org.uk
Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Toucan.Diversity
Twitter: @ToucanDiversity
Phone: 07834885539