Dumfries and Galloway Sensory Support Service

05/06/2026

As parents, keeping children safe online can already feel overwhelming, and AI is changing the digital world faster than ever.

That’s why we’re hosting a free online event for parents and carers of blind and partially sighted children and young people.

Together, we’ll explore:
✔ The benefits of AI for accessibility and independence
✔ The risks and challenges families should be aware of
✔ Practical ways to support your child online
✔ How to build confidence without fear

You don’t need to understand AI to attend — this session is all about making the conversation accessible, practical and empowering for families.

Spaces are free, but registration is required. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/afkwFk7

04/06/2026

One of the biggest classroom mistakes we see with students who use interpreters isn't what most people think.

It's expecting them to watch two places at once.

Imagine trying to read a text message while watching a movie—and being expected to understand both perfectly.

Now imagine doing that all day.

When teachers are talking while pointing to a slide, demonstrating a problem, or showing a video, students who use interpreters often have to choose where to look. They can't fully watch the interpreter and the visual at the same time.

A simple shift can make a huge difference:

👉 Pause.

Give students a moment to look at the visual.

Then continue speaking.

Those few extra seconds can mean the difference between partial access and full access to learning.

The goal isn't just having an interpreter in the room.

It's making sure students have time to actually receive the information.

Teachers: Have you ever thought about how much visual multitasking we expect from our students?

02/06/2026

31/05/2026

27/05/2026

Alison and Gillian T will be at this event on Thursday 4th June at Annan Academy

21/05/2026

Entry Deadline Extended🚨

💥National Athletics Championships 2026💥

The entry deadline for the SDS Junior Athletics Championships, supported by the Scheme and delivered in partnership with , has been extended!

Please find all relevant information and the link to register below:

📆Wednesday 3 June 2026
📍Grangemouth Stadium

↪Please follow the link to register:
https://tinyurl.com/2jk68k2e

⏳Closing date for entries: Sunday 24th May 2026 ⏳

Any questions, please contact the events team via email, [email protected] or call 0131 317 1130.

21/05/2026

This looks to be very interesting…

20/05/2026

14/05/2026

Information about immunisation, screening and other health topics in British Sign Language (BSL). BSL users who need more information can communicate with our health information team on 0800 22 44 88 via Contact Scotland BSL (https://contactscotland-bsl.org/).

14/05/2026

https://bda.org.uk/strategic-vision/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARyT-5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEerOC7YZqDOhk-qkW_VQGgOtdm6XOlQVyw3uAGTcSRYd0J0FJSaEwhwbS9-Y8_aem_OIE2CMKXdwShOTB1sAQjGg

At long last, our language has now been recognised by the UK Government. We must seize this opportunity to prepare the ground for the world we want, promote the nationwide learning of BSL and protect our language to ensure it flourishes long into the future.