Nisus Welcomes New Director

Nisus Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Mackie as the new Director. Ryan joins the charity as a permanent replacement for Susan Godfrey.

Ryan has many years experience in the voluntary sector having worked for Capability Scotland and more recently as Director Scotland of CLIC Sargent.

Ryan said,

“I am very pleased to be working for such a fantastic organisation. I would like to thank all the staff for their warm welcome and support and in particular, Laureen Campbell and Jackie Moore for their hard work over the last 15 months in their roles as acting Director and Deputy Director. I look forward to working with them and guiding Nisus Scotland forwards”.

Inclusive Training Courses in Assistive Technology

Quaytech Training and Assist-I.T. are introducing a range of courses for individuals working within the voluntary sector, who support people who have a disability and/or difficulties with reading and writing.

The courses aim to facilitate greater access to computers to promote learning and work opportunities.

Course titles include:

• Software support for people with reading, writing and numeracy difficulties
• Supporting people with physical difficulties
• 101 ways of using Word to support learners

These one-day training courses are packed with hardware and software demonstrations with ample opportunity for you to have hands-on practical sessions. As well as exploring current and emerging assistive software support programs you will be shown how to create innovative and inclusive resources freely available in MS Office.

Assist-I.T. provides training and consultancy on inclusive technology and learning throughout Scotland. See www.assist-it.org.uk for details.