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 Chris, who joined last month as the new Access Panel Network Team Lead! Chris is leading the team supporting Access Panels across Scotland, helping them grow, connect, and champion accessibility in their local communities. https://t.co/v29ao7pD1B
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We are working with @transcotland to gather views from disabled people on travelling within Scotland. Our latest surveys on Planes, Ferries, and Taxis are now live! Take part and share across your networks: https://t.co/SWjoXF7Gk6
#AccessibleTravel
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Do you have a Blue Badge? Or do you know or support someone who has a Blue Badge? Our Easy Read team has created a Blue Badge Rules document in Easy Read for @transcotland! Find out more: https://t.co/DWn8vqYa6o
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Have your say on Community Transport and Active Travel! We are working with @transcotland to gather views from disabled people on travelling within Scotland. Please support this work by completing and sharing the surveys: https://t.co/CZlgFQrfgF
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The Access to Elected Office Fund is now open! š If you are a disabled person thinking about standing for election, this support can help with the extra costs. See the @InclusionScot website for full details:
inclusionscotland.org
The Access to Elected Office Fund is now open for applications for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election and the 2027 Scottish council election. The Access to Elected Office Fund (Scotland) is paid...
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Have Your Say on Buses and Trains! We are working with @transcotland to gather views from disabled people on travelling within Scotland. Please support this work by completing and sharing the surveys: https://t.co/wmLuwPGvPG
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Do you use a free bus pass? Transport Scotland is reviewing the Older and Disabled Personās Free Bus Pass Scheme and wants to hear from people who use it. Have your say before 23 November. #AccessibleTravel
Have your say on #FreeBusTravel for older and disabled people in Scotland. Take our survey if you have either: š¹ a 60+ free bus pass, or š¹ a disabled personsā bus pass Tell us your views, regardless of how often you use it. Closes 23 November ā”ļø https://t.co/wQJPEkMbJu
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Have you ever taken the time to check if your online platforms are accessible for all users? On #WorldUsabilityDay, we are giving you the chance to find out how usable your website is for free: https://t.co/sLuTZwZIG2
#Accessibility #WebDevelopment #Developer @world_usability
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Do you publish data using graphs and charts? You need to think about how your chosen colours appear to someone with colour blindness. Colours that look different to you may look similar to someone else ā like in this example. Check your colour palette: https://t.co/3yIb58QU6e
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We were proud to attend the launch of the Improving Access Fund! Co-designed with Disabled People and DPOs, it will support projects improving access, participation and wellbeing. #ImprovingAccessFund #DisabilityEqualityPlan
@scotgov TheĀ£1.5 million #ImprovingAccessFund will be managed by @InspiringSland and is open to 3rd sector or community groups delivering disabled people led activity in Scotland. Find out more at
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Minister for Equalities @kaukabstewart formally announcing the Improving Access Fund now open. It was disabled people and #DPOs @DEScotTweets @GDA__online @InclusionScot working with @scotgov after the #DisabledPeopleDemandJustice campaign that got us here.
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For @TrusteesWeek ' we would like to recognise and celebrate our Board! To each of our Trustees', thank you for your continued dedication and support. Your skills, expertise, and commitment make a real difference. šLearn more about our Board: https://t.co/0DnKrgwR3N
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Join Passion4Social on Wednesday 10 December from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for āAI for Good: Ethics, Inclusion and Sustainabilityā. This interactive, 60-minute session will provide participants with valuable insights into the double-edged role of AI: https://t.co/IGe6A0O3TT
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Do you ever give presentations, whether at work, in education, or in your community? Here are a few simple things you can do to make your presentation more accessible. If you want to learn more about inclusive communication, please get in touch with our Training team.
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š Closing Date Extended: Accessible Travel Surveys Now Open Until Wednesday 19 November 2025! š¢Have your say by completing our short surveys on how to make travel more accessible for everyone: https://t.co/c6jnbx4WUu
#AccessibleTravel #Scotland #DisabilityEquality #EasyRead
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šOur Accessible Travel surveys close on Monday! We are working with @transcotland to gather views from disabled people on making travel more accessible for everyone. Please share your experiences by completing our three short surveys: https://t.co/BdDof9uiHk
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Hear GDA member Harley talk about why they back the #ScotlandDemandsBetter campaign ask for the UK Government to reverse cuts to disabled people's benefits and for @scotgov to invest in social security that meets disabled people's needs #DisabledPeopleDemandBetter
#WeDemandBetter
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A big thank you to everyone who has joined us today, whether in-person or online. There are still some pastries left... š„š #DESAnnualCelebration
#InclusiveCommunication
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Kaukab Stewart, Scotlandās Minister for Equalities, joins us with a special video message on Scotlandās priorities for accessibility and inclusion. #DESAnnualCelebration
#InclusiveCommunication
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Ian and Sarah are joining us remotely from Bearsden and Edinburgh today. Lovely to see you both, sorry that you're missing out on the pastries! #DESAnnualCelebration
#InclusiveCommunication
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