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
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
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
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
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!
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
A series of top accessible and inclusive attractions throughout Scotland have been chosen to feature in an inspiring new guide to support people with diverse needs in enjoying a day out – whatever their disability. Continue reading New guide opens doors for disabled visitors in Scotland
Hearts owner and Chief Executive, Ann Budge, has been unveiled as patron to local charity Care and Repair Edinburgh which provides a vital lifeline service to older and disabled people across the city. Continue reading Ann Budge is new patron of Care & Repair Edinburgh
An East Lothian schoolgirl’s award-winning accessible toilet sign has gone on display on the door of Fort Kinnaird’s disabled toilet and bathroom facilities in a bid to make them more welcoming for people with hidden disabilities or long-term illnesses. Continue reading Grace’s award-winning sign goes on display at Fort Kinnaird
A conference on disability rights in Scotland
It has been six months since the United Nations (UN) Disability Committee published its report about disability rights in the UK. In this report the UN Committee set out its main concerns about disability rights in the UK and lists over 80 recommendations for action by our governments.
We are holding a conference to talk about the UN Committee’s concerns and recommendations for action on:
Tuesday 6 March 2018 from 10:15 am – 3:30pm
COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh Continue reading Book your place at disability rights conference
