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Adult Services Public Information - August 2008
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk
Do you feel nervous about visiting somewhere new, or somewhere you don't go very often? |
Do you have difficulty saying what you want to do? Are you often dependant on someone speaking on your behalf? |
Do people find it difficult to understand what you are saying? |
| If you answered yes to any of these questions then BoardTalk could help you. |
Communication boards
When you visit the library, the Galpharm Sports Centre or Dewsbury Sports Centre you will find BoardTalk
communication boards in the reception area. These will help you to explain what you would like to do. We hope
this will soon be available at other sports centres and community venues. Look out for the BoardTalk sign on
the door or at reception.
Communication boards use symbols, photographs and words to try to help you if you can’t talk or have
speech that is difficult to understand. |
In the library, the communication boards will help you say what you have come to use or borrow. You
will be able to choose the type of book you enjoy and find out where it is kept. |
At the sports centre the boards will help you to say what activity you have come to do. You
will be able to ask for help, find out the cost of activities and find out when they are taking place. |
The photo board shows photographs of things you can get or activities you can do.
The symbol board shows symbols of things you can get or activities you can do.
If you can spell words to tell people what you want, you may find the alphabet board useful.
How do I use the boards?
To ask to use one of the boards just ask at reception, point to the logo behind the desk, or show a member of staff
your BoardTalk card. You can then choose your favourite board to help you to say what you would like to do.You can get
a BoardTalk card from the library, sports centre or your local Gateway to Care. To use the board,
all you need to do is put it on a stable, flat surface where you can see it and point to the image that describes what
you would like to do, or spell out the words needed.
We would love to know what you think about the communication boards so please fill in a comments sheet. You can
find a comments sheet at the reception desk or
download your comment sheet (PDF 155kb),
fill it in and send to:
Laura Page
Adults and Communities
Marketing and Public Information
Kirklees Council
Room 404, 4th Floor
Oldgate House
2 Oldgate
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 6QF
If you want to practice using the boards you can get your own copy by asking at the library or
sports centre.
Contacts
To find out more about BoardTalk or other council services, contact:
Telephone: 01484 223000
Email: gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk
Gateway to care
30 Market Street
Huddersfield
HD1 2HG
Gateway to care
Town Hall Way
Dewsbury
WF12 8EE
Carers can also contact Kirklees Council Carers Gateway
Telephone: 01484 226050
Email: carers.gateway@kirklees.gov.uk
In an emergency outside office hours only, please telephone 01924 326489.
Information in other formats
Kirklees Adult Services is committed to ensuring that its communication is clear, plain and available to everyone.
This information can be made available in languages other than English, in large print, audio CD, audio tape and
Braille. Please telephone 01484 225274.
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The photo board (PDF 270kb)
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