Scottish Sensory Centre

01/04/2026

An Introduction to CVI Assessment with Professor Ravenscroft - A free online event hosted by the Austin McDowell Foundation, 24th April 2026

How do we truly understand the visual world of a child with cerebral visual impairment - and what does meaningful assessment actually look like in practice?

Join this free webinar with Professor John Ravenscroft for an introduction to CVI assessment through an educational lens. This session explores what assessment means when we place the child at the centre - moving beyond checklists and deficits to build a picture of how each child sees, makes sense of, and navigates their world.

An Introduction to CVI Assessment with Professor Ravenscroft A free online event hosted by the Austin McDowell Foundation How do we truly understand the visual world of a child with cerebral visual impairment - and what does meaningful assessment actually look like in practice? Join us for this free...

17/03/2026

Everyone should be able to take part in conversations about nature! This is why hundreds of new British Sign Language signs have been created for environmental science - including signs for marine species. 🦪

To put these into action, the The University of Edinburgh’s Scottish Sensory Centre recently joined Restoration Forth to help clean oysters while sharing and using the signs. 👋

It’s exciting to see these and discover the movements used to capture these sea creatures!

18/02/2026

Webinar: Inclusive approaches to access and education
Best practice for neurodivergent learners, Thursday, 26th March 2026, 4-5pm

Museums and Galleries are leading the way in making spaces inclusive and places of learning. In this webinar we find out about Sensory maps and other resources when planning a visit to the National Galleries of Scotland. The Great Tapestry of Scotland has recently received the South of Scotland Thistle Award for Inclusion. Julie Veitch will explain how the experience of working with autistic learners informs her practice. Jenny Morrison, newly seconded to the SSC from an Enhanced Provision, will speak about her neurodivergent pupils' experiences working in both settings.

Target Audience
Teachers working with learners in Primary and/or Secondary.

Sign up: https://www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/general/gmar26.html

22/01/2026

South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership is hosting a See Hear Information Event for people with sensory support needs on Wednesday 4 February from 10.30 am until 12.30 pm at East Kilbride Central Library.

This event is a drop-in; all are welcome – whether you have sensory support needs yourself or someone you care for does. Qualified BSL interpreters will be available.

If you or someone you care for is finding it hard to hear the TV, read the newspaper, or needs advice on equipment, benefits or specialist support, this event is for you.

There will be the opportunity to speak with several organisations that can provide you with information/support for yourself or a loved one. Organisations attending include RNIB, Sight Scotland , Healthy and Active, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Money Matters, OT Sensory Support Team, Housing, EK Talking Newspapers, Care and Repair in Lanarkshire , Lanarkshire Carers, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service , Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire , Deaf Action, NHS Lanarkshire Audiology Services , Deaf Services Lanarkshire.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day.

13/01/2026

08/01/2026

💥🆕 Introducing.... our BRAND NEW resource "Training the Trainers Hub" is now live on our e-learning platform My.Lead.

The hub helps you build confidence and stay up to date on online safety, so you can support others effectively. It also includes materials to share with those you assist.

🔗 Free, accessible online anytime at https://my.lead.org.uk/training-the-trainers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=training_the_trainers

These 5-10 minute long videos replicate our live webinars, which can still be booked for groups or organisations by emailing [email protected].

CyberScotland

27/10/2025

22/10/2025

Many thanks to the Scottish International Storytelling Festival for their support and encouragement in developing our new set of inclusive sensory stories: Cold Forests and Warm Bears

Tickets on sale on the Storytelling Centre website:
https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6291/913:27717/

Many thanks too to the Scottish Institute of Physics for their support for this project.

Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Scottish Storytelling Centre

30/09/2025

For ideas about how to use all the free sensory story props provided by Autumn (leaves, conkers, seed heads...) have a look at our blog posts...

Lovely ideas for picture books that make good sensory stories:
🍂https://mykindofbook.org.uk/2025/09/28/when-autumn-comes-sensory-resource-to-accompany-the-book/
🍂https://mykindofbook.org.uk/2020/09/23/it-was-a-cold-dark-night-tim-hopgood/

Hints and tips about using sensory story props here:
🍂https://mykindofbook.org.uk/2024/03/13/the-wonders-of-sensory-storytelling-part-1-the-props/

Have a look at our free story downloads as well:
🍂https://mykindofbook.org.uk/product-category/free-downloads/

And don't forget to sign up to our newsletter:
🍂https://mykindofbook.org.uk/email-newsletter/

11/09/2025

Sign language experts are developing 100 new signs, from jellyfish to basking shark, to help deaf people contribute to the future of the oceans.

21/07/2025

BDA have a week of celebrations for their 135th Anniversary. Congratulations!

17/07/2025

List of enhanced performances at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe https://www.edfringe.com/experience/accessibility/enhanced-performances/

We’re constantly striving to make the most accessible and inclusive festival in the world, and have several projects and initiatives aimed at helping Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people make the most of what the festival has to offer.

Find out more 👇

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lLBDj0