Donald Macleod

ISBA 2016: Unlocking the potential in our communities - George Thomson

George Thomson, Chief Executive of Volunteer Scotland shares his memories of Edgar Cahn, the creator of Time Banking and explores its use as a community development tool. An example includes the walking charity 'Paths for all'.

Published on September 28, 2016 | 11 minutes | 2314 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: Getting there - Roy McConkey

Roy McConkey OBE, Emeritus Professor, Ulster University in Ireland asks a number of questions.

Published on September 14, 2016 | 23 minutes | 4891 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: No limits - Jamie Andrew

Jamie Andrew, mountaineer, adventurer and author tells his personal story of surviving an avalanche on the Les Droites mountain in the French Alps. He speaks about dealing with the life-changing challenges that followed and reaching his goals.

Published on September 14, 2016 | 38 minutes | 7989 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: Reframing respite - Maureen Flynn

The Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme was created in 2013, and builds on lessons learned from other countries relating to self-directed support and personalisation."

Published on September 13, 2016 | 23 minutes | 4874 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: The shifting sector - Amy MacFarlane

Amy MacFarlane, Founder and Chief Executive at Recreational Respite talks about innovative partnerships and use of technology in respite provision in Canada.

Published on September 13, 2016 | 21 minutes | 4350 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: Adventures with dementia - Neil Mapes

Dementia Adventure is a registered charity that is dedicated to supporting people to live well with dementia and have a sense of adventure in their lives.

Published on September 12, 2016 | 24 minutes | 4905 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: Anything to declare? - Jaynie Mitchell

Jaynie Mitchell, Director at Inspiring Inclusion (Scotland) shares the experience of her own family of accessing appropriate services and support for her son who was diagnosed with autism as a child.

Published on September 12, 2016 | 15 minutes | 3151 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: Caring in Scotland - Aileen Campbell

In this episode, Aileen Campbell, Minister for Public Health and Sport talks about: How the Scottish Government hopes to support carers – paid and unpaid New social security powers are being devolved to Scotland, how might these be best used?

Published on September 12, 2016 | 11 minutes | 2294 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: ISBA values and themes - Don Williamson

Don Williamson, ISBA President and Chief Executive at Shared Care Scotland details how the conference came to be hosted in Scotland in 2016 and the value that previous conferences have contributed to the sector.

Published on September 12, 2016 | 8 minutes | 1649 words | Iriss

ISBA 2016: Welcome - Donald Macleod

Donald Macleod, Conference Chair, welcomes visitors to the conference.

Published on September 12, 2016 | 5 minutes | 1019 words | Iriss