Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living

He will be remembered as a leader, mentor, and friend. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Susie, their family, and all who knew him. Read our full tribute here gcil.org.uk/news/

His influence reached far beyond GCIL — from helping to establish organisations such as Glasgow Disability Alliance, to championing the reopening of the Independent Living Fund in Scotland. Etienne’s voice was one of clarity, conviction, and compassion.

It is with deep sadness we share news of the passing of Etienne d’Aboville, a pioneering figure in Scotland’s Independent Living Movement and GCIL’s first CEO. Under his leadership, GCIL grew from a small grassroots initiative into Scotland’s largest Centre for Inclusive Living.

Thank you to our host @GlasgowPam speakers @S_A_Somerville, Dr Jim Elder-Woodward & @BoycePauline, our staff team, members, supported people & friends. #DPOs Together we make #IndependentLiving a reality. 🙌 #GCIL30

We also shared our new 30th anniversary report, capturing the impact of independent living over 3 decades and the future we’re building together. 📖 tinyurl.com/2saadn2x #GCIL30 #IndependentLiving #DPOs #Dignity #Choice #Control

Last night we marked 30 years of GCIL with a reception at @ScotParl. An evening of celebration, reflection and commitment to #IndependentLiving #GCIL30 #DPOs

Delighted to be launching our 30th Anniversary report at @ScotParl this evening. Our thanks to @GlasgowPam for sponsoring the reception and @S_A_Somerville for joining us. Celebrating 30 years of #IndependentLiving #DPOs

@GDA__online sends #Congratulations to @GCIL_DPO an outstanding & leading #DPO supporting #Rights #Voices #PeerSupport of and for disabled people for 30 years; supported thousands of disabled ple to have #Choice #Control #IndependentLiving & supported other #DPOs including GDA

TFN is @scvotweet's magazine for the #VoluntarySector  This month we report on #ScotlandDemandsBetter a major new cross-civil society campaign involving  @PovertyAlliance  @JandPScotland  @CitAdviceScot  and many more.  Read it all here: okt.to/jvYwLf

Following the launch of the @scotgov Disability Equality Plan, we are highlighting its importance and what must happen next. We will be watching closely to ensure it leads to real, lasting change for disabled people across Scotland. Read the Plan: gov.scot/publications/d…

This week we're unveiling the daily themes for #ChallengePoverty Week 2025. On Wed 8 Oct, we'll focus on investing in life's essentials - like warm affordable homes, public transport, health and social care, and strong public services. povertyalliance.org/cpw/

🗣️"These cuts won't save any money. The costs don't go if you cut benefits they get pushed around the system." Our campaigner Mikey on @BBCPoliticsLDN making clear that the cuts will achieve nothing but pain for Disabled people. MPs must vote against them tomorrow. , 👇

A pleasure to launch the Scottish Government’a Disability Equality Plan today which will improve the lives of disabled people across Scotland and put their experiences and concerns at the heart of policymaking. 1/2

Heather closes with a call to arms for DPOs to support the #DisabilityEqualityPlan, work together and with the @scotgov to ensure its success.

Lyn Pornaro, CEO of @DEScotTweets now speaking compellingly about her own lifelong fight as a disabled person against discrimination and being ignored. Disabled people are still having to fight for their #HumanRights.

These proposals must be scrapped and the Government must listen to the millions of people impacted, including more than 4000 in my Liverpool West Derby constituency.

🚨NEWS🚨 Meet the rebel Labour MPs voting against benefit cuts: 🗣️'I don't want to be part of it' 🗣️'I’m ashamed at these proposals' 🗣️"I’m not prepared to back those changes if it means making three million people poorer than they are today.” bigissue.com/news/politics/…

Thank you to all those with long-term conditions who came along to the Scottish Parliament to share their stories at the Arthritis and MSK CPG tonight. We’ll ensure all contributions are heard by the government through its consultation on a Long Term Conditions Framework.

'Caring For You' is our wellbeing toolkit which offers practical advice, tips and activities to help support unpaid carers mental health and wellbeing. To learn more about the resource, please see the link below 👇 bit.ly/4fo7p7f

Volunteers' Week 2025 is here🎉 A week for us to celebrate the millions that make a difference to our society, shining a light on the power of kindness, generosity, and community spirit. We can't wait to see what you're all doing to celebrate. Don't forget to use #VolunteersWeek