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...

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! 🙏

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.

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

Join us for an online consultation event with Transport Scotland this Wednesday (18 March), 11:00am–12:30pm. Your feedback will help better understand how pavement parking affects accessibility and everyday travel across Scotland. Register here: buytickets.at/disabilityeq...

Reminder: Our Cost of Living 2026 surveys close this Friday. Last year, disabled people told us the rising cost of living was having a major impact on their lives. This year, we want to understand what has changed. Take part and share your views: disabilityequality.scot/news/cost-of...

PAMIS is delighted that @scottishgov.bsky.social has included an additional £10 million for Changing Places Toilets in Scotland.... Read more: pamis.org.uk/news/changin... More information coming soon... #ChangingPlaces #ChangingPlacesToilets #ChangingPlacesToilet #Pamis

Today we are launching the next survey in our Cost of Living 2026 series: Local Services and Getting Around. Your experiences will help us influence decision-makers and improve support. Easy Read versions are available for all surveys. Share your views: disabilityequality.scot/news/cost-of...

Less than one week to go to apply! Read the full job description and apply here: goodmoves.org/.../a4sP1000... #JobsInScotland #ThirdSectorJobs #CharityJobs #OperationsTeamLead #FinanceAndHR #DisabilityEquality #AccessibleRecruitment

@descot.bsky.social are looking for a confident and connected leader who can shape its next stage of development and further amplify its voice at a national level. Chief Executive Officer 🕗Full time 💵Circa £50,000 📍Edinburgh / Hybrid Find out more at tinyurl.com/mrxhx3mn

We have written the Easy Read versions for a new Scottish Government consultation on Family Law. Access the consultation and Easy Read versions on our website disabilityequality.scot/.../easy-rea... #EasyRead #InclusiveCommunication #FamilyLaw #LegalRights #Consultation #HaveYourSay #HumanRights

Today we launch our Cost of Living 2026 survey: What is it like to live in Scotland as a disabled person? Please take part in our surveys on household finances, housing, work and education, and access to services. Share your views: disabilityequality.scot/news/cost-of... #CostOfLiving2026

Become our next CEO! This is an exciting opportunity to lead Disability Equality Scotland into its next phase. The successful candidate will build on our strong foundations so disabled people’s voices shape policy and practice across Scotland. Find out more: jobs.aspenpeople.co.uk/job/ceo-855....

We are looking for an experienced Operations Team Lead to join our team! The role covers two key areas: - Office and HR Management - Finance, budgets and reporting Read the full job description and apply here: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP... #JobsInScotland #CharityJobs #FinanceAndHR

Lots of interest in our Easy Read and training services at The Gathering! We offer Inclusive Communication Awareness workshops, Easy Read and Inclusive Communication training, and bespoke sessions tailored to your needs. Find out more: disabilityequality.scot/easy-read/ #SCVOGathering

Chris and Emma from our Access Panel team are here! Access Panels are groups of disabled volunteers working to improve access in their communities across Scotland. Learn more at Stand 22! #SCVOGathering #AccessPanels #DisabilityEquality

Brilliant to catch up with Jo from Sight Scotland at The Gathering! We are proud to be working in partnership with Sight Scotland and Oban Access Panel to campaign for Braille on food packaging. Sign up to our mailing list for campaign updates: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/braillecam...

We are at The Gathering today! Find out more about who we are and the projects we work on. Today we are focusing on inclusive communication, Easy Read, and our Braille Food Labelling Campaign. You can also learn about our training opportunities. Visit us at Stand 22! #SCVOGathering

New research shows that 1.2 million adults in the United Kingdom with learning disabilities are not being properly reached by mainstream news. It found that the problem is not a lack of interest. The problem is lack of access. Read the report: reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/creating-new....

Today we announce that our CEO, Lyn Pornaro, is moving on from Disability Equality Scotland (DES) at the end of April. Over the past three plus years, Lyn has been instrumental in the growth and development of DES and leaves the organisation in a secure position for the future.

Hello Bluesky! This is our first post. 😀 We are Disability Equality Scotland, and we are looking for an Operations Team Lead to join us. This role will support us in two areas: - Office and human resources management - Finance, budgets and reporting 🔗Apply today: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...