communication disability – Communication Therapy International

Seminar 25th September: Understanding sexual and gender-based violence against refugees with communication disability, in Rwanda

Two of our committee members at CTI are presenting a seminar (originally advertised as taking place in June) on Understanding sexual and gender-based violence against refugees with communication disability in Rwanda.

Where: Room 3.20, Brooks Building, Birley Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University

When: from 4pm – 5pm

Book now: https://dpresearchseminarjune17.eventbrite.co.uk

Abstract: This seminar will describe a small project carried out in Rwanda, investigating the challenges facing both refugee-survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) who have a communication disability and the humanitarian actors charged with effective and equitable SGBV service provision. Findings from data collection and a literature review*, indicate that refugees with communication disability are unable to access adequate services at all stages of the SGBV support process, from reporting of abuse, to legal redress and medical / psychosocial support, as a consequence of their disability. The presenters will also discuss some of new challenges they experienced working in the humanitarian sector.

*http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/media/mmuacuk/content/documents/hpsc/research/understanding-SGBV-in-refugees-with-a-communication-disability-literature-review.pdf

Dr Julie Marshall

Helen Barrett

Helen Barrett is a British Speech and Language Therapist and Social Inclusion Advisor, living and working in Rwanda. For the past nine years she has worked with governments, institutions and organisations throughout East Africa to support efforts to improve social outcomes for people with communication and / or learning disabilities. She is currently a part-time consultant, and part-time PhD student at MMU.

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Communication disability project in Rwanda: June seminar in Manchester

Two of our committee members are presenting a seminar on 20^th June at Manchester Metropolitan University on their project in Rwanda: understanding sexual and gender-based violence against refugees with communication disability. It is free to attend to anyone who might be interested.

The link is here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/communication-disability-participation-research-seminar-series-june-2017-tickets-34716435794?aff=erelexpmlt.

See below for more details about the presenters:

Julie Marshall and Helen Barrett

Julie Marshall is a Reader in Communication Disability and Development at MMU. She has 27 years’ experience of working in Africa, helping to design and develop speech and language therapy education programmes, carrying out research, building capacity for research, providing clinical services, and training other professionals. Helen Barrett is a British Speech and Language Therapist and Social Inclusion Advisor, living and working in Rwanda. For the past nine years she has worked with governments, institutions and organisations throughout East Africa to support efforts to improve social outcomes for people with communication and / or learning disabilities. She is currently a part-time consultant, and part-time PhD student at MMU. This seminar will describe a small project carried out in Rwanda, investigating the challenges facing both refugee-survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) who have a communication disability and the humanitarian actors charged with effective and equitable SGBV service provision. Findings from data collection and a literature review*, indicate that refugees with communication disability are unable to access adequate services at all stages of the SGBV support process, from reporting of abuse, to legal redress and medical / psychosocial support, as a consequence of their disability. The presenters will also discuss some of new challenges they experienced working in the humanitarian sector.

http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/media/mmuacuk/content/documents/hpsc/research/understanding-SGBV-in-refugees-with-a-communication-disability-literature-review.pdf

speech and language therapy overseas, volunteering overseas

Research Associate in communication disability

See below for information about a Research Associate post at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Grade and Salary Band: Grade 8 (33,943 to 39,324)

Full time

2 years, fixed term

Closing date: 06 January 2017

Reference: T1-80277897-02

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to work in the area of communication disability. This work will fall within the Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care.

The primary focus of this will be to enhance existing high-quality research in the area of Communication Disability. As such, experience of writing bids for research funding is highly desirable. The successful applicant should also be able to demonstrate a developing track record of publication in high quality peer-reviewed journals. Expertise in, or a willingness to learn, how to develop pathways to impact for research, through public engagement activities, including the use of social media, is also desirable.

You will have a doctoral level qualification in a relevant area and evidence of continuous professional development. We particularly welcome applications from speech and language therapists and psychologists. You will have the ability to build relationships and establish networks with internal and external contacts. You will be able to prepare funding proposals and applications to external bodies. Using your initiative, you will use your creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches to research and will be able to synthesise complex data from different sources and to communicate findings via written reports for a variety of audiences.

For more information about this post, please contact: Julie marshall:j.e.marshall@mmu.ac.uk or Janice Murray: j.murray@mmu.ac.uk

For full information, please see the careers at MMU webpage: http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/