Tuesday 18th October 2016, our Founder David gave a talk organised as part of a training workshop facilitated by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd. He spoke about his life being visually impaired, the obstacles around daily living, and how he has learnt to cope. David also suggested ways in which society could make services and communities accessible to someone who is visually impaired.
Picture of David delivering his presentation to the group.
There were two other key speakers: Madissa Asgari is Toucan Diversity’s principle trainer. She spoke about Disability Equality, which includes topics such as the history of Disability, the Models(theories) of Disability and etiquette and language. Madissa also talked about her experiences of having a physical disability.
Emily Dewey spoke about her life being on the Autism Spectrum, sharing her experiences of what it was like for her growing up. She spoke about what coping methods she has learnt, especially when dealing with unexpected changes in her daily routine.
To find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd:
Tuesday 18th October 2016, Portsmouth Guildhall, 10am – 2:30pm This Event displayed in the poster below is organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd.
Topics covered include: History and Models of Disability, the Equality Act 2010, Understanding Autism and Visual Impairment, and 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.
On 26 July, we had a good day working with SoCo Music Project, recording guitar parts for Toynbee School, Sonic Explores Project at Hightown Studios, Southampton.
We had an enjoyable time at the HULON Launch event in Winchester, discovering new ways for us all to work together, and seeing what services are available in the community.
If the answer is yes to any of these, then these workshops could be for you!
Using computer music software, you will be able to compose your own music, and play instruments in the software. You may enjoy singing, or recording, editing, and mixing your ideas? These small group sessions are for people aged 50 plus living with some form of sight loss or other disabilities, and will be driven by you as a group, in a safe supportive environment.
Global Music Visions attended the recent ‘Finding Your Feet’ event, held by Action for Blind People to help people adjusting to sight loss.
The event was held at the Holiday Inn, Southsea, Portsmouth.
David of Global Music Visions said:
“It was an exciting two days helping out at this event, and being able to support others living with sight loss. I was able to talk about GMV and how music has helped me, and how we will continue to help others”
David of Global Music Visions returned as a fellow of the School for Social Entrepreneurs Hampshire (SSE), along with his Lloyds mentor David Thomas.
Both spoke to the new cohort of students and their mentors about their own positive experiences of being a mentee and a mentor.David of GMV also spoke about his social enterprise, the SSE Business course, and the brilliant support he received from his Lloyds mentor, and the SSE team.
Global Music Visions enjoyed talking to a group of people about the services we offer, at the November 2015 ‘Finding Your Feet’ Course.
Facilitated by Action for Blind People, the two day event at the Marriott Hotel in Portsmouth offered practical workshops, guest speakers from different organisations and provided information about the help and support that is available to people living with some form of sight loss.
David of GMV, spoke about his own experiences living with sight loss, and how the idea for Global Music Visions came to be a reality. He also worked as a volunteer for Action for Blind people over the two days, helping facilitate the sessions.Overall it was an eventful two days.
We create digital music workshops with the visually impaired consultancy, for blind, visually impaired and disabled people of all ages.
