EVENT REMINDER:
The National Deaf Children's Society Scotland is running a workshop supporting swimming teachers and coaches to ensure deaf young people are fully included in swimming activities. You will learn how to make small and simple changes to make activities deaf-friendly and develop confidence communicating with deaf children and young people.
Teachers will also learn basic British Sign Language and lots of swimming specific signs #MakeaDifference #GetInspired
Webpage: http://bit.ly/1QJTfh1
Date: Sunday 24 April 2016
Venue: Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
Cost: FREE
Further info: swimming@ndcs.org.uk
www.ndcs.org.uk/swimming
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