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!
SoCo Sonic Explorers Project at Toynbee School February 2016-April 2017
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
Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, Disability Equality and Inclusive Practice Training, 23rd February 2017
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
The Conan Doyle Exhibition Audio Description Of Artifacts 17th January 2017
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.
Toucan Diversity Training Ltd Visual Impairment Awareness Training 23rd February 2017
This Event is being held at Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf Quays House, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ, 10:30am to 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, the Equality Act 2010, 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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Toucan.Diversity
Phone: 07834885539
Inspiring Enterprise Project Launch 23rd November 2016
Thank you to Action Hampshire for inviting David along to speak at the Inspiring Enterprise Event at Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham. David spoke about how he came up with the idea for Global Music Visions C.I.C and the support he received whilst developing it into a Social Enterprise.
To find out more about the Inspiring Enterprise Project visit
Website: www.inspiringenterprise.org.uk
Toucan Diversity Training Ltd visual impairment awareness training
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.
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:
Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk
Facebook: Toucan.Diversity Training Ltd
Phone: 07834885539
Meeting with a new group in Havant on 5th October 2016
We had a good morning with Solent Active Visually Impaired Group, in Havant.
Current members are from, Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Havant, Emsworth, and Hayling Island. They travel together on public transport to help them all gain more confidence and independence. The group meet up once a month and arrange fun days out, and they offer peer support to those of working age, who have a visual impairment.
Disability Equality Training and Inclusive Practice Training
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.
Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd
Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Toucan.Diversity
Phone: 07834885539
Recording session at Hightown Studios Southampton
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.
