Useful Links

Access Scottish Theatre http://www.youtube.com/user/BSLscottishtheatre

Find out about how the Access Scottish Theatre guide works.

Accessible Language http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/

Business Environment Link http://www.thebep.org.uk/

Free environmental management advice

CCSkills Creative Choices http://www.creative-choices.co.uk

Creative Choices is an online service providing the tools, knowledge and networks to support the development of every individual and business in the creative industries and cultural sector.

Flexible Training Opportunities http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/our-services/services-for-employers/encourage-employees-to-develop-new-skills.aspx

Enhancing employees' skills will bring real benefits to your business including improved productivity and a stronger more confident workforce.

Skills Development Scotland have detailed a list of the types and levels of training that are eligible for support. These are:

• Qualifications including individual units
• Masterclasses
• Learning based on National Occupational Standards
• Industry recognised qualifications
• First line supervisory management
• Workshops
• Taster sessions

Funding is available for up to 10 employees per business and the money is not a loan so there's no need to pay it back. They will refund up to 50% of each episode of employee training up to a maximum of £500.

For example, if an episode of training costs £1200, they will refund £500. If it costs £300, the refund will be £150.

To apply call the helpline free on 0800 783 6000.

*Conditions apply

Go Car Share http://www.gocarshare.com/

A nice little site that links to your facebook profile and does what it says on the tin.... it tries to hook you up with other people making the same journey so that you can car share. FST will be looking at ways in which the site could work in conjunction with web-based marketing and ticketing to encourage more audience car sharing... but meantime it's worth a look!

Health and Safety Executive - Entertainment Industry Information Sheets http://www.hse.gov.uk/entertainment/information.htm

Specific information and guidance for the entertainments industry.

Scottish Accessible Information Forum http://www.saifscotland.org.uk/

40% of the population cannot easily read print if the type size is below 12 pt. The SIAF provide useful information and training opportunities.

Sound Advice http://www.soundadvice.info/

The HSE's website for information, guidance and advice on managing exposure to noise in the entertainments industry, including theatres, orchestras, clubs and pubs.

What is Captioning? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nUoJSTR37c

A useful introduction to captioning produced by Stagetext (the organisation that co-ordinates captioning in England). This short video explains how captioning can allow Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences to continue to enjoy theatre.

Whats On http://www.s1play.com/on-stage/