The project will pilot a training and face to face information service for people with severe hearing impairments by making use of digital technology. This pilot aims to link service users of all ages with a BSL interpreter and the community link person based within Medrwn Mn to access low level services from third sector bodies which will aid them to live more independent lives:
The pilot will focus on:-
- Training staff to train service users in using mobile phones and tablets to communicate with interpreters (free service for the service user)
- Raising awareness and training will be accessible via existing North Wales Deaf Association forums
- Equipment will not need to be purchased as Medrwn Mn and Menter Mn between them have a stock of tablets and I-Pads which can be used for this purpose
- A training video will also be produced that can also be available on you tube
- The service will be available for two days a week 10.00 am 3.00pm from the Llangefni Town Hall
- The pilot will run for 6 months whilst applications are made for grant funding to continue with and develop the pilot further
- The pilot will also give attention to sign post the service users on to further training opportunities thereby improving their employability
Project details
- Funding amount:
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£9,556
- Funding source:
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LEADER Local Development Fund
- Area:
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Isle of Anglesey
- Completion:
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- Theme:
- 5
- Measure:
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19.2
Contact:
- Name:
- Jackie Lewis
- Telephone number:
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01248 725706
- Email address:
- jackie@mentermon.com
- Email project contact
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