About me
I graduated from the University of Glasgow with a M.A. in philosophy and a masters in theology. I have been working with deaf people since 2004, including a year as a communications officer for a leading deaf charity. After undergoing training by STAGETEXT, I became Scotland's first qualified theatre captioner for deaf people, and have provided captioning services in theatres across the country for the last four years.
As the former Secretary and Vice Chair of The Association of Notetaking Professionals, I am involved in the development and promotion of notetaking nationally, as well as campaigning for improved standards across the sector. Where required, I am able to communicate with clients in BSL/SSE and am currently undertaking the Signature Level 3 award in BSL.
Registration
NRCPD Registered Notetaker (Electronic) - 2009/2010
ANP Registered Electronic Notetaker - 2006 - 2009
Relevant Qualifications
Signature Level 3 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking
CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf People
CACDP Level 1 & 2 Certificates in British Sign Language
CACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf Awareness
STAGETEXT Certificate in Theatre Captioning for Deaf People
Other awards
University of Strathclyde Postgraduate Cert in Counselling Skills (in recognition of communication support) 2006-07
University of Strathclyde Postgraduate Cert in Counselling Skills (in recognition of communication support) 2005-06
Electronic Notetaking Note Taking Scotland "Note takers" notetakers "communication support" "keyboard interpreting"