Oxfordshire Total Communication is committed to promoting training in Oxfordshire for anyone who lives and/or works with someone with a learning disability.

We can provide:

- An introduction and resource day on how to use Total Communication where you live and work (see below for more information).

- Help with finding and making resources.

- Help with accessing more specific communication workshops such as Makaton or Intensive Interaction.

- An Oxfordshire link network of fellow support workers and carers to share ideas and resources.

Contact us at Oxfordshire Total Communication to find out more.

Total Communication Introduction and Resource Day

A one day introduction to Total Communication and practical workshops on how to use Total Communication tools and resources.

When: 21st September 2010
Where: Stratfield Brake, Kidlington
Cost: Staff working for providers commissioned by Oxfordshire who work with Oxfordshire customers with Learning Disabilities - Free
Other staff not fitting the above description e.g. working with people outside Oxfordshire - £40
Parent/carers - Free
Staff working with Direct-payment users - Free, providing the worker is not working for commissioned provider
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Who can apply: Anyone who works or lives with someone who has a learning disability and experiences difficulties with communication.
How to apply: Contact Eve McWilliam (OTC Administrator) on 01865 228057 or eve.mcwilliam@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk

INTRO DAY BOOKING FORM (MS WORD) Please fill in this form and send to the email address above.

You have to have submitted a booking form to attend. Please do not assume you have a place unless it has been confirmed. If you attend on the day without having confirmed a place you will be turned away as this course is very popular and we will not be able to accommodate you.

Communication Passport Making Workshops

An opportunity to make a communication passport for an individual with a learning disability with members of our speech and language therapy team.

When:The following Mondays from 2-4pm: 16th August 2010, 6th September 2010, 27th September 2010, 18th October 2010
Where: Slade House, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7JH
Cost: Free (only available for people making a passport for a person who lives in Oxfordshire)
How to apply: BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Contact Eve McWilliam on 01865 228057 or eve.mcwilliam@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk

Makaton Beginners Workshops

Makaton was developed as a way to help people to communicate. The signs are taken from British Sign Language and are easy to learn.

Accredited instructor Michelle Staniforth offers a two day training course in Makaton for parents and carers who would like to learn and use signs more effectively.

When: Tues 20th April and Weds 28th April 2010 (must attend both days), 9.30am - 4.00pm (9.15 registration on first day)
Where: Style Acre, Evenlode House, Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA
Cost: £80 for both days (includes manual with signs)
How to apply: Beginners Course booking form April 2010(MSWORD)

Send a copy of this booking form to Michelle Staniforth on meesh500@googlemail.com

Michelle can also arrange shorter introductory signing sessions. Please contact her directly for more details.