News

12/11/2009

Crime - Your Views!!

 
Living Options Devon is working in partnership with Devon & Cornwall Constabulary to carry out some research into local disabled and Deaf peoples' experiences and perceptions of crime. We really ...more
 

22/09/2009

Learn to Sign Week Seminar

 
D4 are pleased to be holding there next Seminar during Learn to Sign Week 2009.It will be an informative and fun day ...more
 

28/07/2009

Level 1 and 2 in British Sign Language

 
Level 1 in British Sign Language are now available here at Living Options Devon. If you want to find our more about our courses or if you are interested then please call us and book your place. Just ...more
 

29/04/2009

Breaking the sound barrier with British Sign Language courses

Breaking the sound barrier with British Sign Language courses
Being able to step in and help a Deaf person communicate isn't the only reason to learn British Sign Language (BSL). Imagine being able to understand other people across a noisy bar, through a window...more
 

09/04/2009

Wheelchair dancers encourage business to advance equality in the workplace

Wheelchair dancers encourage business to advance equality in the workplace
Delegates at a forthcoming conference this month could find themselves being invited to show off their dancing skills. The Torquay-based Beacon Wheelchair Dancers will be the star attraction the fort...more
 

18/06/2008

Living Options Membership Association

 
After consultation with Service Users and staff, Living Options Devon will have a Membership Association!  If you wish to find out more about the Living Options Membership Association (known as LOMA)...more
 

24/04/2008

NHS Direct Launches SMS Service

 
NHS Direct has launched a new text messaging service that allows users to find details of their local health services, such as their nearest GP, dentist, pharmacy, optician, walk-in centre, A&E o...more
 

24/04/2008

Hearing Aid problems

 
Over the past couple of months we have received complaints from a few users that they are unable to hear when using loop systems through the T setting on their hearing aids.  It seems that the Siemen...more
 

02/04/2008

Active Independent Living Exhibition 2008

 
On the 15th January we held the Active Independent Living Exhibition with the Hearing and Sight centre at the Plymouth Pavilions. Despite the horrible weather we were pleased with the numbers attend...more
 

18/05/2007

Calling all BSL Users

 
Sre you Deaf? Do you want to teach Sign Language but don't have the apprioprate training? 7303 City & Guilds course - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector This course will be suppor...more
 

16/05/2007

GOJO - Helping Young People Get More Out Of Public Transport

GOJO - Helping Young People Get More Out Of Public Transport
GOJO - It's all about your public transport. Log on, sound off on the GOJO website. If you're a young disabled person and have difficulties or fears about using public transport, then a new campa...more
 

22/03/2007

Deaf Project is asked to work with Healthcare Commission

 
On 12th March we were delighted to learn that Living Options Devon's Deaf Project has been successful in their bid to join the Healthcare Commission's 'Seldom Heard' network. The Healthcare Commissi...more
 

08/11/2006

Positive Living Newsletters

 
Living Options have a team of Users who produce the Positive Living Newsletter every three months.  It contains useful information, positive stories, comments from Users and much more.  Please click...more
 

08/11/2006

Job Vacancy

 
Living Options is looking for a Finance Assistant based in Exeter £14, 142 pro rata NJC Scale 2, SCP 12 Part time - 15 hours per week Required to provide support to the Finance Manager and assist in...more
 
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