Make your workplace communications more inclusive. Join this free 60-minute webinar from Disability Equality Scotland & Passion4Social. 📅 15 Sept | 🕛 12pm (UK) 🎟️ Free 🔗 events.humanitix.com/inclusive-co...

Interested in learning how to use language in an accessible way? Our inclusive & accessible language & design workshop covers accessible communication & inclusive design for PowerPoint, print, video & social media. To book your place on 10 September, email training@disabilityequality.scot.

Bookings are open for our CPD-accredited Easy Read training course! Writing Easy Read content Sourcing images Formatting & reviewing documents 📅 17 & 24 Sept 2026 🕤 9.30am–1.30pm 💻 Zoom 💷 £600 per person To find out more or to register for the course, email training@disabilityequality.scot

Our free August webinar is all about barriers in public spaces! Join us on Tuesday 11 August at 12.30 on Teams! You can register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eb9eb0...

Democratic participation should be accessible for all, so we asked disabled people about voting and any barriers they faced at the recent Scottish Parliament election. disabilityequality.scot/scottish-ele...   #ScottishParliamentElection #SP26 #AccessibleVoting #InclusiveVoting

We have created an Easy Read exhibition guide for Glasgow Women’s Library. It tells you: what art you will find where you will find it about the artists The exhibition is open now until 26 September 2026. It’s free and open to all! Share with those who might like to use the Easy Read guide

Our Training team welcomed 55 people to a free webinar on inclusive, accessible spoken language. We covered: • inclusive language & attitudes • types of conversations • easy-to-understand language • using your voice clearly Join our mailing list to hear about free webinars mailchi.mp/bb2a10e2c0e0...

We're live at the Access Panel Network Conference 2026 today! Looking forward to inspiring presentations, practical insights, and meeting our community. Follow along for highlights throughout the day. #DisabilityEqualityScotland #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AccessPanels #APNConference26

📅 Just 1 day to go until the Access Panel Network Conference! We're excited to welcome attendees tomorrow for a day of conversation, learning, and new connections. Find event details here: buff.ly/KUs3cq2 #DisabilityEqualityScotland #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AccessPanels #APNConference26

We are pleased to announce the guest speakers for our Access Panel Network Conference 2026. This includes a keynote speech from @simitakumar.bsky.social Our speakers include: • ScotRail • Inclusion Scotland • @euansguide.com • Volunteer Scotland Who are you most excited to hear from?

There is just 1 week until the Access Panel Network Conference 2026! Join us on Wednesday 17 June for a day of connection, community and collaboration. You can still sign up here: buytickets.at/disabilityeq... #DisabilityEqualityScotland #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AccessPanels #APNConference26

There is still time to register for our Inclusive Communication Workshop on 23 June 2026!

We are calling for accessible news for people with a learning disability and everyone who benefits from easy-to-understand information. Co-sign our open letter to the UK Government before 5pm tomorrow: disabilityequality.scot/news/accessi...

We are calling for accessible news for people with a learning disability and everyone who benefits from easy-to-understand information. 🖊️ Co-sign our open letter to the UK Government before 5pm on 28 May: disabilityequality.scot/.../accessib....

We are proud to join 42 organisations in calling for the Scottish Human Rights Bill to be introduced in the first year of the new Parliament. Read more and download the full letter from the @hrcscotland.bsky.social website: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/hu...

News | Human rights organisations urge First Minister to prioritise Human Rights Bill and Cabinet leadership

The Consortium, along with a coalition of civil society organisations, have written to the new First Minister, calling for urgent action to strengthen human rights protections across Scotland.

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Today we marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day by hosting a webinar with Access Panels on digital exclusion. A huge thank you to everyone from our Access Panel Network who joined the discussion and shared their experiences. Improving digital accessibility is something we all have a role in.

📢 We’re looking for new trustees @descot.bsky.social, one of Scotland’s national and strategic Disabled People’s Organisations. Please take a look and help spread the word. Thank you! 🙏

Disability Equality Scotland@descot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Join our Board of Directors 📢 We are recruiting up to six volunteers to join our Board and help shape the future of Disability Equality Scotland. Find out more and access the application pack on our website: disabilityequality.scot/join-us/

Join our Board of Directors 📢 We are recruiting up to six volunteers to join our Board and help shape the future of Disability Equality Scotland. Find out more and access the application pack on our website: disabilityequality.scot/join-us/

It is Mental Health Awareness Week 💜 We are proud to support the important work of the Mental Health Foundation, encouraging everyone to take action for good mental health. Take a look at their tips and resources below. For more mental health actions, check out their website: shorturl.at/yKo05

At the end of week 2 at DES and am blown away by the passion, commitment and expertise of my new colleagues. Very much looking forward to meeting our members, Access Panels, funders, partners and other stakeholders in the coming weeks. If you fancy a catch up then please get in touch.

Disability Equality Scotland@descot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We are delighted to welcome @lkmulvagh.bsky.social as the new CEO of Disability Equality Scotland! Lucy joins from the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland, bringing strong experience in policy, research, and championing the voices of disabled people. 👉 disabilityequality.scot/news/introdu...

We are delighted to welcome @lkmulvagh.bsky.social as the new CEO of Disability Equality Scotland! Lucy joins from the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland, bringing strong experience in policy, research, and championing the voices of disabled people. 👉 disabilityequality.scot/news/introdu...

Accessible voting matters. Whether you voted at a polling station, by post, or decided not to vote, we want to hear about your experience! Take part in one of our short surveys. Easy Read versions are available for all surveys on our website: disabilityequality.scot/news/electio...

Today is the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. We want to hear about your experience of voting and how accessible the process was for you. Everyone has the right to vote independently and without barriers. Take part in our surveys, including Easy Read: disabilityequality.scot/news/electio...

How inclusive is voting in Scotland in 2026? We want to know your thoughts! Tomorrow, we will be releasing a survey about what it was like to vote in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. Tell us about your experience!

We are running surveys about the accessibility of voting in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. This survey focuses on postal voting. Your feedback will help improve accessibility for future elections. 👉 Take part (Easy Read version also available) disabilityequality.scot/news/postal-...

The Scottish Parliament election is on 7 May 2026. Our Accessible Manifesto Tracker reveals major gaps in accessible formats across parties. Inclusive communication is essential to a fair and democratic election. Find out more: disabilityequality.scot/news/scottis...

We are really pleased to share that Lucy Mulvagh has been appointed as our new CEO and will join us in May. Lucy is joining us from the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE), where she is Director of Policy, Research and Impact. Read more: disabilityequality.scot/news/new-chi...

Are you a small third sector organisation or community group in Scotland? Then our Easy Read training might be for you! We have reduced the cost to make the training more affordable for small organisations. If you want to find out more, visit our website disabilityequality.scot/easy-read-tr...

The Foundation Inclusive Communication Toolkit for Scotland supports public bodies to improve how they communicate with people. It focuses on everyday interactions, making them clearer, more consistent and more inclusive. Read our blog to find out more: disabilityequality.scot/news/coming-...

How well is Scotland really doing on paid and unpaid care? The Care Policy Scorecard tracks how care policies are performing across Scotland. Explore the interactive Care Policy Scorecard tool and read the full report: ascotlandthatcares.org/scorecard #AScotlandThatCares