Making Communication Access a Reality
1 Day Workshop
WaterfordRegionalHospital, Wednesday 24th July, 2013
UniversityCollegeHospitalGalway, Wednesday 14th August, 2013
AOTI and the IASLT are pleased to announce these one day workshops; “CONNECT – Making Communication Access a Reality”.
What is the aim of the training?
When people have physical disabilities we may put in place physical changes such as ramps or wider doors to make it easier for them to access our services. When people have communication difficulties such as aphasia, they can also encounter many challenges accessing services. This can be a result of difficulties with the environment, the interactions they encounter or the way documents are produced. This course aims to improve knowledge of access issues and challenges faced by people with communication difficulties. It supports therapists to gain skills and confidence to allow them to improve key aspects of their practice in order to make the services they provide more accessible for people with communication difficulties.
Facilitators
The workshops will be delivered by Sarah Lee (AOTI CPD Officer) and Laura O’Brien (IASLT CPD Officer). Sarah and Laura attended a 2 day CONNECT Train the Trainer workshop and are now able to cascade this training out to other therapists.
Who can apply?
- Any SLT or OT regardless of their place of work (not limited to HSE employees)
- Members and non members of the professional bodies can apply (there is a lower fee for members)
- Recent graduates who are currently looking for work (restricted places available)
Registration Fee
Fee includes the one day workshop, printed resources and tea/coffee. Lunch will not be provided.
Member of AOTI or IASLT Fee: € 30
Non-member of AOTI or IASLT Fee: € 70
Registration
If you are interested in attending this workshop please;
1)Complete theapplication form below and email to . Mark subject line ‘CONNECTWaterford’or ‘CONNECT Galway’ depending on which venue you would like to attend AND
2)Post a cheque or money order made out to IASLT for the registration fee to;
The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists
Block 4,
Harcourt Centre,
Harcourt Road,
Dublin 2.
Closing date for applications is 28th June, 2013 at 5pm. Applications received after this time may not be considered.Places will not be confirmed until payment is received. Register early as places are limited. If a large number of applications are received unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
Workshop Application Form
Making Communication Access a Reality
NameProfession
Work Address
(If you are recent graduate please list year of graduation and University)
Area of Practice
Phone Number
Member of AOTI/IASLT 2013? If yes please provide number.
Which workshop do you wish to attend? / WaterfordRegionalHospital.
24th July, 2013 / UniversityCollegeHospital, Galway.
August 14th, 2013