News & Events
Information Event for Minority Ethnic Older People – Fairweather Hall
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team hosted an information event for minority ethnic older people on the 9th May 2013 at the Fairweather Hall in Newton Mearns, Glasgow.
With over 60 people in attendance the event gave individuals information on housing options specifically for older people, as well as good insight into the benefits scheme and gave guests an understanding of the level of service to expect from a Happy to Translate member organisation. The occasion was very much enjoyed by all with hot lunch, refreshments and entertainment throughout.
Photos of the event to follow.
Celebrating Investors in Diversity Accreditation – Scottish Parliament
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team has won numerous awards through its pioneering work, which includes encouraging the participation of BME communities in the housing sector and managing Happy to Translate. Trust has recently achieved the Investors in Diversity accreditation and has become the first Scottish housing association to attain this highly regarded status.
This achievement was marked with a celebratory event at the Scottish Parliament on 21st May 2013 where Margaret Burgess, Minister for Housing and Welfare, was the main speaker.
Happy to Translate attended the event and provided information on the initiative to guests including councillors, MSPs and various interested parties.
Photos of the event to follow.
Forthcoming Events
23 May 2013: Happy to Translate will facilitate a workshop at the Accessibility Day hosted by BrouseAloud in Jury’s Inn, Edinburgh.
30th May 2013 & 3rd July 2013: A further two information events for older people are also scheduled to be held in Hamilton and Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Happy to Translate will be represented at both of these events.
We’re very impressed with the Happy to Translate initiative and looking forward to working with the supporting tools and processes. The training session was an excellent introduction and all staff feel confident that they will achieve positive outcomes with tenants whose first language is other than English, as a result of implementing Happy to Translate.