Disability Equality Scotland
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We are Disability Equality Scotland, a membership organisation for disabled people and disability groups/organisations.
Joined October 2012
🎉 We are delighted to welcome Marit to the Disability Equality Scotland team!. Marit joins us as an Easy Read Creator and will help expand our translation service by making more documents accessible. Find out more about our Easy Read service:
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RT @NLFerries: It's #ChangingPlaces awareness day. Proud to have been the first ferry operator to provide fully accessible toilets for our….
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Due to last-minute cancellations, we have 2 places available on this summer Easy Read training!. It is for small third sector organisations in Scotland. The cost to take part is ÂŁ80. Interested?! Get in touch:
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RT @PAMIS_Scotland: The hoist at the @StEnochCentre in Glasgow has now been fixed and the facility is back open.
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“If I am included, I can work as long as I want.”. Join the @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all because communication is about more than just words. #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll.
alliance-scotland.org.uk
About the campaign Communication connects us, but we all communicate differently. Good, inclusive communication matters to everyone. It helps us live well and take part in our communities. It’s a...
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RT @GDA__online: July is #DisabilityPrideMonth!. This is an important time for disabled people to come together as a community, to recognis….
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New research from @scope reveals the rising costs faced by disabled people. Disabled households need an extra ÂŁ1,095 every month just to reach the same standard of living as non-disabled households. Read the full report:
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Disability hate crime in Scotland has risen again, according to the latest 2024–25 report. We support the Hate Crime Charter on public transport, promoting zero tolerance, awareness, and safer journeys. Learn more: #DontIgnoreItReportIt
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RT @tressaburke: Thanks to all the @UKGov MPs who listened to their constituent and expert #DPOs as well as other research and evidence. Di….
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We have made some important changes to our #EasyRead materials. These improvements were guided by valuable feedback from our Easy Read User Feedback Group. Read our latest blog: #Accessibility #InclusiveCommunication
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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:
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Have your say on the future of transport in Renfrewshire!. The Local Transport Strategy is now open for consultation. It sets out proposed actions for the next 10 years. Closes Monday 28 July 2025. View the strategy and complete the survey online:
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RT @GDA__online: Calling young disabled people!. We're visiting @UrbanRootsGLA next Friday 11th July. Join us as we harvest and cook fresh….
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Be one of the first to try the new EASE App, a workplace wellbeing resource developed by @SUSEScotland. The app helps you check your wellbeing, get support early, and prevent job challenges. Interested? Find out more and sign up here:
suse.org.uk
The EASE App is for disabled workers to check their wellbeing based on a range of challenges people may face in employment, and get help quickly if needed. Its purpose is to facilitate Early Action...
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RT @GDA__online: Incensed so many MPs chose to ignore #DPOs & the disabled people they are supposed to represent, by voting for the rushed….
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RT @scope: Disability Pride Month begins today✨. Now in its 35th year, this is time to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and achievemen….
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RT @tressaburke: Thanks to those MPs who listened to disabled ple & were courageous and honest in voting to bring down the unjust, unfair….
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RT @DisRightsUK: Amongst all the noise, we are sending our solidarity to all Disabled people watching on as we see our lives, our impairmen….
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RT @DisRightsUK: Government backtracking and concessions makes it ever more clear: this bill is not fit for purpose, and does not even have….
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RT @GDA__online: GDA CEO @tressaburke speaking for almost 6,000 disabled members this morning urging local MPs @MaureenBurkeMP @zubirahmed….
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