Information sharing in the third sector Scottish Disability Equality Forum and Update Disability Information Scotland Update Disability Information Scotland
Update Disability Information Scotland What we do • A helpline and email enquiry service. • The unique, easy-to- use, online ‘search - able’ Scottish Disability Directory. • An SMS number (so clients can text and we can call them back). • Produce and distribute by post a regular newsletter. • E -bulletins covering topics such as welfare rights, funding opportunities, consultations and research. • Helpful factsheets that can be downloaded from our website, or copies provided by us. Update • A range of information resources on our website. Disability Information Scotland
Scottish Disability Equality Forum What we do • Inform • Policy • Access Panels • Engagement • Support Update • Joint Work Disability Information Scotland
The Networking Group – our thinking Practicalities – what is a useful format for this kind of group? • Timing • Frequency • Venue • Topics/themes • Speakers • Brainstorming Other ideas for potential format: • Updates from each organisation; verbal updates, or presentation, or discussion. • Areas for discussion • Input from other agencies Update Disability Information Scotland
Workshop Discussion Sharing information, networking, partnerships – your experience In small groups, please discuss the following: • What experience do you/your organisation have of networking? • What are your ‘top tips’ for working in this way? • How do you disseminate your information? • Do you have any ideas around useful ways to share information on accessible information? • Do you use social media to connect with other organisations? Update Disability Information Scotland
Contact details Morven Brooks, Information and Communications Officer, SDEF morven.brooks@sdef.org.uk t. 01259 272063 www.sdef.org.uk Michelle Davitt, Manager, Update: michelle.davitt@update.org.uk t. 0131 243 2744 www.update.org.uk Update Disability Information Scotland
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