The KSS LD CoP would like to thank all involved both participants and delegate in supporting the launch of the @KSSDLCoP last week at #LDCoP16.

Lots of work has continued to go on over the last few days to get the learning from the event shared with you as soon as possible examples of these are:

• the development of a new website,
• collecting and producing a @Storify record of all your tweets from the day, sharing all the amazing photos taken during the day
• and editing/ publishing all the amazing presentations in PDF form and via @YouTube.

While most of these are a few day/ weeks away from sharing the evaluation of the day is not you can now complete you evaluation of the day either at http://goo.gl/forms/owyxjNLc18uI8ni83 or go to the conference page on this web site which can be found at: https://kentlivewell.wordpress.com/conferences/the-launch-of-the-kent-surrey-sussex-learning-disability-community-of-practice/

Remember all participants who complete an evaluation and provide there contact details will be entered into the draw for a free subscription to the Beyond Words Story App. The Story App is a fast and simple way to access pictures that will help enable people to explore and understand the world. For over 25 years Beyond Words have been creating books with and for people with learning disabilities, and for the first time, the new App now gives you access 1800+ pictures and 400 scenarios (short stories) at your fingertips. This six month subscription also includes access to the Book Shelf of all the Beyond Word books. http://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/story-app

We all look forward to seeing you feedback soon

Best regards

George Matuska on behalf of

Kent Surrey & Sussex Learning Disability Community of Practice

Website :- http://kentlivewell.wordpress.com/

Twitter :- @KSSLDCoP

email :- learningdisabilitycop@gmail.com

Details include; times of presentation, speaker’s details, Charis Centre access map (front and rear entrances) and detail of how to use social media throughout the day.

To download your copy click on the below image

There are still a few spaces left and if you know of anyone that would like to attend but have yet to book your tickets you can still do so at:

https://learningdisabilitycop.eventbrite.co.uk

or click on the ticket below:

We look forward to seeing you all really soon

Have a great day

George Matuska on behalf of

Kent Surrey Sussex Learning Disability Community of Practice
Website :- http://kentlivewell.wordpress.com/
Twitter :- @kandmldcop
email :- learningdisabilitycop@gmail.com

The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Learning Disability Community of Practice is pleased to announce its launch to take place at an inclusive Conference.

The theme for the day will be:

Transition and Innovation on Learning Disability Practice

When: Wednesday the 15th of June 2016

Where:  The Charis Centre, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7EL

What time: 9am until 5pm

The Community of Practice is looking for local people from across Kent, Surrey and Sussex to present local good practice around the theme of Transition and Innovation, and to share their work at the Conference. If you are interested in this either download the below form and return it to learningdisabilitycop@gmail.com before the 13th of May 2016 20th of May 2016 or click on the following link to submit you interest online http://goo.gl/forms/SrESlJtZzd.

Click on picture to download submission form

To register for a free place, please go to https://learningdisabilitycop.eventbrite.co.uk or click on the ticket below:

As always the community of practice will be looking to innovative ways of sharing the learning from the day. A twitter hashtag is already set up #ldcop16 so all those who want to join the conversation can.

Get Staff in the Door!

There is the risk of 40% of qualified staff retiring within the next 10 years. The predicted rise of the general population by 4% including the number of people with Intellectual Disabilities

How can you succeed in delivering high quality care and face these challenges head on?  Would you like to know more?   Click here to read Heike Guilford’s blog and suggestions.

If you have story or peace of work you want to share here is how :

• Via our GRAB (Guest reflective additional blog) click here to access details

• or may be you want to share at the launch of the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Learning Disability Community of practice (click here for details).

All stories are welcome