Disability Equality Scotland

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Want your communications to reach more people? Join our Inclusive Communication Workshop on 10 March 2026 and learn practical ways to make your information clearer, more accessible, and more inclusive. 👉 Full details can be found on our website: disabilityequality.scot/inclusive-comm…

We were pleased to take part in the Transport Equity Group meeting hosted by the @Motability Foundation on Friday. Discussions focused on accessible EV charging and wheelchair services. We welcome the opportunity to join and will continue to engage as this work progresses.

Join us tomorrow! Want to make your information clearer and more inclusive? Disability Equality Scotland is hosting a free webinar on Easy Read basics on Tuesday 27 January, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Book your free place: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #InclusiveCommunication

Vital @ScotGovFM that a modest inflation matching increase of 2.3 million (8-10.3) is added to the Equality and Human Rights Fund to ensure 47 organisations providing unique support to over 175,000 people and 11,000 organisations can maintain services and community engagement

Just 1 week to go! Want to make your information clearer and more inclusive? Join Disability Equality Scotland for a free webinar on Easy Read basics on Tuesday 27 January, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Book your free place: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We are proud to support Samaritans Brew Monday campaign ☕ People can feel low on any day of the year but connecting over a cuppa is a great way to check in with each other. #BrewMonday

New Year, new opportunities for inclusive communication! 🎉 Are you planning to publish a report, plan, strategy, guide, or agenda in 2026? Plan your Easy Read version at the same time as your main document. Book a flexible slot with our Easy Read team: disabilityequality.scot/easy-read

The 2026 Scottish Parliament election is approaching. Disabled people cannot be left behind. Inclusion must be at the heart of this election, with real action on removing barriers, ensuring equality, and enabling full participation. Read our latest blog: disabilityequality.scot/news/accessibl…

Join us online on Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 11:00am to 12:30pm to share your views on the @TravelineScot website and app! Your input will help make Traveline Scotland better and easier to use for everyone. For full details and to sign up: tickettailor.com/events/disabil…

Join Disability Equality Scotland for a free webinar on Easy Read basics! 📝 We will cover what Easy Read is, how it is written, and how it can make communication more inclusive. Date: Tuesday 27 January Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm UK Sign up: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Do you have a sensory or speech impairment? Please share your views and experiences of accessing @NHS24 services to help improve them. Take part in the survey: tinyurl.com/yfs9n39d Easy Read version: tinyurl.com/au4vdp2z The consultation closes on Friday 30 January.

Thanks to everyone who has already taken part in our transport surveys in partnership with @transcotland. Your feedback is helping to shape accessible transport in Scotland. Our surveys on Active Travel and Community Transport are still open! 👉disabilityequality.scot/news/community…

Happy New Year to all our followers, members, Access Panels and partners 🎉 We are starting 2026 by marking World Braille Day and continuing our campaign with Oban Access Panel and @SightScotland . Find out more about our campaign and share your story: inclusivecommunication.scot/scotlands-hidd…

Today GDA is proud of our CEO, Tressa Burke for declining the Prime Minister's nomination for an MBE in the New Year Honours “I feel that I cannot accept a personal honour because disabled people are being so dishonoured at this time." theguardian.com/world/2025/dec…

Read our new blog, "A Festive Reflection: Twelve Things We Are Proud of in 2025.” 🎄 Inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas, it celebrates 12 highlights from the year — made possible by our members, partners, staff, trustees and supporters. disabilityequality.scot/news/a-festive…

Have your say on accessible transport in Scotland! Your feedback will help @transcotland shape the next Accessible Travel Framework. Easy Read versions available. Take part 👉 disabilityequality.scot/news/accessibl…

We want to know what you think about train travel in Scotland! Please fill in our survey so we can include your thoughts in our Accessible Travel Framework project with @transcotland. Take part: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/atftrainssur… Download the Easy Read: disabilityequality.scot/news/have-your…

We want your thoughts on travelling by ferry in Scotland! Take our quick survey and share it with your networks so more voices can be heard: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/atfferrysurv… An Easy Read version is also available here: disabilityequality.scot/news/planes-fe…

What is it like getting around your local area by walking, wheeling or cycling? Please share our Active Travel survey to help us gather views for the Accessible Travel Framework project with @transcotland . Have your say: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/atfactivetra…