David of Global Music Visions C.I.C., Richard, a volunteer from the Portsmouth Central Library, and the Conan Doyle Collection officers met in the Charles Dickens Centre, Lake Road, Portsmouth. We were there to record Richard describing the contents of the handling boxes, for people who are blind and visually impaired. This information will also be available online through the Exhibition website.
To find out more about The Conan Doyle Exhibition visit their website:
We had a fun music afternoon at Minstead Trust in Portsmouth, working with a group of people with all different abilities. They were able to request songs to listen to, play percussion instruments, sing, and clap along to their chosen pieces of music. They also enjoyed playing along to music we at Global Music Visions C.I.C. have composed. There was lots of noise, energy, and enjoyment within the group, and we look forward to returning soon.
To find out more about Minstead Trust, and their services in the Portsmouth and the New Forest area, use the contact details below.
Phone: 023 8081 2297
We spent the afternoon filming with my Lloyds mentor and two members of the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) team, at Lloyds Banking in London. The film will highlight the experiences and relationships between mentors and mentees, and will be used for training purposes at Lloyds.
To find out more about how Lloyds Banking can help you with a social enterprise, or business idea visit their website.
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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
David of Global Music Visions C.I.C. and the Conan Doyle Collection officers met in the Charles Dickens Centre, Lake Road, Portsmouth.
We were there to record another session of audio description, narrated by Richard a volunteer from the Portsmouth Central Library.
These describe images in detail contained within sixteen panels from the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection. The information on each panel will be read out using a pen friend, or other hand held device.
This will enable sighted and visually impaired persons to have equal access to the artifacts within this portable exhibition.
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!
For the last 14 months Global Music Visions C.I.C. has been working with SoCo Music Project, as part of the Sonic Explorers Project, funded by Youth Music. We have been working with visually impaired pupils from different year groups at Toynbee School, in Chandler’s Ford. These weekly after school sessions have encouraged the pupils to express themselves through music, build friendships and have fun.
Activities have included working as a group, and as individuals to write lyrics and compose music, record and edit their work using a combination of computer music software and real instruments. One of the songs was composed and recorded when they visited Hightown Studio for the day. All had great fun.
The project culminated in the production of an 11-track album on CD, which was a mixture of both group and individual songs. They were each presented with a copy of the CD to take away at the final session. It was our way as a team to say thank you to everyone who had taken part on this project, and the hard work that had been undertaken by all who attended.
Bringing together pupils from different year groups with different abilities has enabled the development of social skills within the group, and increased individual self-confidence. It has been great being able to see these students develop positively throughout this project. Thank you for making us feel so welcome, and for your lovely gifts.
To find out more about SoCo Music Project visit their website: www.socomusicproject.org.uk
Twitter: @socomusic
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
Global Music Visions C.I.C. and the Conan Doyle Collection officers met in the Charles Dickens Centre, Lake Road, Portsmouth. We were there to record another session of audio description, narrated by Richard a volunteer from the Portsmouth Central Library. These describe images in detail contained within sixteen panels from the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection. The information on each panel will be read out using a pen friend, or other hand held device. This will enable sighted and visually impaired persons to have equal access to the artifacts within this portable exhibition.
