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Lipreading classes to remain free in Derbyshire

Sunday, 12 June 2011 18:49 administrator

Derbyshire County Council has announced that despite an overall increase to the costs for adult education classes, lipreading class provision will remain free.

ATLA congratulates DCC on this decision, which demonstrates their understanding of the unique nature and importance of lipreading classes for those with an acquired hearing loss.

DCC was one of very few councils to be designated as an example of good practice in the RNID report 'Read My Lips' in 2010 which was undertaken in collaboration with ATLA and Hearing LINK.

More on the story here ....

Donation Thanks - Scottish Classes

Sunday, 12 June 2011 18:36 administrator

Our grateful thanks to Mr Bert Smale and his lipreading classes in Aberdeen and Elgin, and in Orkney for their generous donations of £100 and £50 respectively.

ATLA relies on donations such as these to contribute towards the grants fund for trainee lipreading teachers.

Heidi Walsh
ATLA Chairperson

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 June 2011 18:43

Sacred Heart Lipreading Class

Sunday, 23 August 2009 21:45 administrator

A big thank you to the lipreading class at the Sacred Heart in Preston who raised £150 through contributions to the 'coffee fund' at their lipreading class.

They wish to donate this to the ATLA teacher training fund.

We are extemely grateful to them for this. We do get called upon to assist people with the costs of lipreading teacher training and carefully consider each request on its merits. We can only provide bursaries where we have sufficient funds to do so.

Fundraising Thanks

Thursday, 13 May 2010 20:37 administrator

A donation of £50 was received from Anita Cooper for the training for future lipreading teachers.

The donation was made up of funds from refreshment of her lipreading classes and also Anita's selling of cards.

This gift is the first contribution this year towards the fund for future lipreading teachers which awards grants to trainee lipreading teachers studying ATLA endorsed qualifications.

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 June 2011 18:44

Lipreading Classes Start in Hendon

Tuesday, 18 August 2009 23:00 administrator

Lip reading 'lifeline' classes start in Hendon

As reported in the local Times.

A NEW series of lip reading classes will start in Hendon next month. The classes, taught by Janet Zysblat (an ATLA member), will take place on Wednesdays from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at St Mary's Church Hall, in Hendon Lane, and from 7pm to 9pm at Age Concern, in the Meritage Centre, Church End.

ATLA