Steps prevent people with disabilities from using 40% of Great Britain’s railway stations, according to research published by disability charity Leonard Cheshire. Continue reading Disability charity calls for step change in railway stations
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Exploring Identity: Disability and identity Conference
Scottish Business Minister to join line-up at event to make disability more visible in the workplace
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills will be joining senior Scottish business leaders, artists and campaigners at a free conference in Edinburgh on Tuesday 11 December, aimed at improving openness in the workplace around disability. Continue reading Exploring Identity: Disability and identity Conference
Capital makes first step to transform lives of people with disabilities
AN INNOVATIVE home which is set to be the model of how Edinburgh aims to help transform the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities has been unveiled for the first time. Continue reading Capital makes first step to transform lives of people with disabilities
Tomorrow: House of the Future launch for people living with disabilities
AN INNOVATIVE home which is set to be the model of how Edinburgh aims to help transform the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities is to be unveiled for the first time this week. Continue reading Tomorrow: House of the Future launch for people living with disabilities
Edinburgh MP Joanna Cherry backs award-winning disability employment programme
Joanna Cherry QC MP is backing Leonard Cheshire’s award-winning Change 100 disability employment programme and is urging employers to sign up for the innovative scheme. Continue reading Edinburgh MP Joanna Cherry backs award-winning disability employment programme
Schools tour a dramatic first for Edinburgh theatre company
Scotland’s only professional theatre company dedicated to working with performers with a learning disability has revealed it is planning its first schools tour in the New Year, after gaining financial support from Aberdeen Standard Investments’ Charitable Foundation. Continue reading Schools tour a dramatic first for Edinburgh theatre company
Blackwood Design Award winners presented with prizes
THE WINNERS of one of the housing and care industry’s most esteemed design awards have been presented with their prizes at a ceremony held in Edinburgh. Continue reading Blackwood Design Award winners presented with prizes
Sports programme for young people with disabilities launches in Scotland
Young people with disabilities in Scotland will have the opportunity to take part in exciting new sports activities thanks to the launch of Leonard Cheshire’s Can Do Sport programme. Continue reading Sports programme for young people with disabilities launches in Scotland
No Limits to fun!
Sports Club creates summer memories for young people
An award-winning West Lothian multi-sports club for young people has created a summer to remember for local children with additional support needs and their carers. Continue reading No Limits to fun!
A Step Too Far: Scottish Government must heed report on disability benefits, say Greens
Scottish Greens Social Security spokesperson Alison Johnstone MSP has called on the Scottish Government to pay urgent attention to a new report from the MS Society which highlights the negative impact of disability welfare reforms on people with Multiple Sclerosis. Continue reading A Step Too Far: Scottish Government must heed report on disability benefits, say Greens