Scottish Commission for Learning Disability is looking for new Trustees to help provide strategic leadership and champion the rights of people with learning disabilities. Join our virtual info session on Thurs 21 May, 5–6pm, to: Register now for the Trustee Info Session: zurl.co/WQeJm

@scldnews.bsky.social Board of Trustees is looking for new trustees who can help make Scotland a fairer place To find out more about this opportunity, please visit: tinyurl.com/3jfd6ety

Sign up for Easyfundraising now! Raise donations for SCLD when shopping online with Easyfundraising. It won’t cost you a penny extra. All you need to do is: 1. Go to zurl.co/neolq and join for free 2. Install the app and Donation Reminder extension 3. Activate your donation before shopping online

In his first statement as SCLD’s Chief Executive, Bruce Adamson sets out a clear opportunity for Scotland’s new Parliament to deliver lasting change for people with learning disabilities. 👉 Read the full statement zurl.co/3WE1Q

We’re live! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who joined the #EquallySafeAndSupportedTraining Launch Webinar yesterday. Together, 140 people came together to explore how support for women with learning disabilities can be more inclusive, informed, and effective. Access the resources: zurl.co/mHOMp

⏳There’s still time to join the #EquallySafeAndSupported Launch Webinar. This is your chance to learn how to make support for women with learning disabilities more inclusive, informed and effective. 📅 Tuesday 5 May 2026 🕑 1:30pm 📍 Online (Microsoft Teams) 👉 Register here: zurl.co/fxNik

We’re recruiting new Trustees to join the Board of SCLD. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and abilities. If you bring passion, insight and a commitment to human rights and inclusion we want to hear from you. Find out more and apply zurl.co/MEVhN

Employment plays a vital role in promoting wellbeing, self-worth, and financial independence. SCLD is asking all political parties and candidates to commit to the 12 Point Plan and work with people with learning disabilities to deliver real change.  Read the 12 Point Plan here: zurl.co/JNtmG

SCLD’s 12 Point Plan for Change asks the next Scottish Government to lead a programme of reform to deliver independent living in line with the UNCRPD and invest in community-based housing, support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Read the full 12 Point Plan here zurl.co/MDBoZ

📣 Join the conversation on learning disability in Scotland. From new research to upcoming events and helpful resources, our eFocus keeps you connected to all things learning disability in Scotland. 📝 Sign up now 👉zurl.co/qAHqe #LearningDisabilityScotland #StayConnected

Have you registered to attend our #EquallySafeAndSupported Launch Webinar yet? 🎤 The event will feature speaker presentations, reflections from organisations who took part in a pilot of Equally Safe and Supported, and opportunities to ask questions and interact. 📅Tuesday 5th May 🕑 2pm 📍 Online

Are you registered for Easyfundraising yet? Easyfundraising let's you raise donations for SCLD when shopping online All you need to do is: 1. Go to zurl.co/PITMH and join for free. 2. Install the app and Donation Reminder extension. 3. Activate your donation before shopping online

We’re launching #EquallySafeAndSupportedTraining, our new gender-based violence and learning disability resources! Join our online webinar on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 1:30pm (Microsoft Teams) to hear from: 🔗 Register now: zurl.co/5Eayv

📢 Last week, the Scottish Government published the Equally Safe Delivery Plan Progress Report. 👀 Look out for new resources launching soon. 👉 Read the full progress report: zurl.co/JQsjd 👉 Easy read version: zurl.co/7zTmY #EquallySafe #LearningDisability #HumanRights

SCLD has today announced that the former Children and Young People’s Commissioner of Scotland, Bruce Adamson, has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Read the full statement 👉zurl.co/6ErYN

As Women’s History Month ends, we’re shining a light on the women too often left out. Our latest blog explores how women with learning disabilities are leading change in tackling gender-based violence. 👉 Read now: zurl.co/L7EeK

SCLD has launched a new 12 Point Plan for Change, setting out key priorities for the next Scottish Government. 👉 Read the full 12 Point Plan here: zurl.co/iDETd

Behind every delayed discharge or out-of-area placement is a person - someone separated from their home and their community. The Coming Home Action Plan is an opportunity to change this. Read our full response 👉 zurl.co/85k1b

Happy World Down’s Syndrome Day! 🧦 SCLD are proudly rocking our odd socks to celebrate. This year’s theme, “Together Against Loneliness,” reminds us how important connection, inclusion, and community are. #WorldDownSyndromeDay2026 #LotsOfSocks #TogetherAgainstLoneliness

A Milestone Moment: SCLD Welcomes Draft LDAN Bill Provisions SCLD has responded to the publication of the draft policy provisions for the proposed LDAN Bill in Scotland. Read our full response here 👉zurl.co/NgwmN #LDANBill

📧Have you signed up for our eFocus newsletter? Your monthly update on news, events, and opportunities from SCLD and our partners 📝 Sign up now 👉zurl.co/owH7B #LearningDisabilityScotland #StayConnected

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ♀️    In 2025, we partnered with People First (Scotland)’s Equally Safe Group to  co-produce the world’s first gender-based violence and learning disability self-assessment toolkit.     Find out more 👉 zurl.co/aWOP5

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The Motability Scheme is being replaced in Scotland by the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment Scheme or AVE Scheme for short. Inclusion Scotland has created a survey to tell you about these changes and to have your say. Online survey: zurl.co/5crpw Easy Read version of the survey: zurl.co/itVKf

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Have you downloaded our app yet? 📱 The Human Rights Town app is your pocket guide to accessing your human rights, designed by and for people with learning disabilities. 📲 Ready to explore your rights? Download Human Rights Town FREE from the App Store or Google Play and start your journey.

Application deadline approaching ⏰ Our search for the next CEO of SCLD is closing for applications on 18 February. Apply with a tailored CV and covering letter to [email protected] For More information visit: zurl.co/mjC5C

💖 Happy Valentine’s Day Valentines’ reminds us Relationships Matter for everyone. In 2020, we published Relationships Matter - exploring relationships, loneliness, happiness, choice, and support for people with learning disabilities and the findings are still relevant today. zurl.co/az4dO

📚 Today is International Day of Education 💬 Did you know 98% of educators feel that teacher training doesn’t prepare them to support children and young people with additional support needs? In her blog, Lindsay Kinloch’s reflects on her experience of education. 🔗👉zurl.co/BDsex

Could you be our next Chief Executive? 📍 Glasgow (flexible working considered) 💷 Salary up to £70,000 🗓 Applications close: 18 February 2026 Apply with a tailored CV and covering letter to [email protected] For More information visit zurl.co/hCDLX

🎥Ever wanted to work behind the camera on a movie? If you have a learning disability and are aged between 18-25 this is an opportunity to learn media and filmmaking skills from experienced filmmakers. Find out more and register here 👉zurl.co/VDsUS

🚨Closing Soon – 12 January! 🕒 Part-time: 28 hours per week 📍 Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) 💼 Salary: c. £42,000–£45,000 (FTE) 👉 Find out more: zurl.co/mWhS2 📨How to apply - Send a tailored CV and covering letter (max. 2 pages) to [email protected].

SCLD wishes you a fantastic start to 2026! Most of our team will be off until Monday 6th Jan, but we’ll be back, refreshed, and ready to go We look forward to working together to create a Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full safe and loving lives. Let’s make 2026 the best yet

Merry Christmas from everyone at SCLD! Whatever you are doing today we hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a mince pie or two. If you need someone to talk to today: Breathing Space: 0800 838587 Samaritans: 116 123

Earlier this month, Scottish Artist Nnena Kalu was announced as the 2025 Turner Prize winner. Rapporteurs Rosie and Kris reflected on why this is such an important moment for Nnena and other artists and creators with learning disabilities. zurl.co/WWrlV

📢 Join Our Team – Finance & Resource Manager Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real difference? 🕒 Part-time: 28 hours per week 📍 Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) 💼 Salary: c. £42,000–£45,000 (FTE) Apply👉 zurl.co/S6JF8

📢 Inclusive design and access to mainstream services for People with Learning Disabilities People with learning disabilities still face digital, communication, and workplace barriers. “Inclusivity needs to be the norm, not the novelty.” 👉 See Rights. Equality. Inclusion. zurl.co/JSUuG

📢 Health & Wellbeing Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years earlier on average, often from preventable causes. Annual Health Checks save lives. We’re calling for consistent health checks, better data systems, and fairer social care. 👉Rights. Equality. Inclusion. zurl.co/zPQJj

📢 Independent Living Now 171 people with learning disabilities are still in hospital, nearly half ready to leave but blocked by lack of support. This must change. 👉 Explore our Rights. Equality. Inclusion. zurl.co/t7IAz #RightsEqualityInclusion #SP2026 #LearningDisabilityScotland

Welcome to the team! We are pleased to introduce you to Rachel Jardine, SCLD's new Admin & Compliance Officer 📨💻. Read what Rachel has to say about her induction to our team here zurl.co/xZluq Please join us in giving Rachel a warm welcome! #InclusiveWorkplacesWeek

📣 NEW REPORT LAUNCH! – “My Rights” Here's the key messages from the NIN meeting on 3 Sept. With 87 attendees, and a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social, the day was filled with powerful examples of when rights are met in people's lives. Read the full report here: shorturl.at/Yehes

The UK Government has asked the Supreme Court to change the Cheshire West ruling, which protects people deprived of their liberty from neglect or abuse. Charities warn this could strip vital safeguards for people with learning disabilities, dementia & autism.

Young people and families look to professionals for advice that’s spot on. But how can you be sure you’re on top of the latest developments? Compass is always up to date on transitions in Scotland. Create a Pro account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and sign up.

👏 It’s #TrusteesWeek! A huge thank you to our incredible trustees for the time, expertise and heart you bring to everything we do. Your guidance helps drive our vision of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe and loving lives. We couldn’t do it without you 💙

✉️ Keep up to date with our work 📢 Find out about news, events and opportunities 📣 Join the conversation on learning disability in Scotland. Our eFocus keeps you connected to all things learning disability in Scotland. 📝 Sign up now at zurl.co/QY5r9

Looking forward to joining you next week

The Include For Good Rapporteurs are looking forward to meeting with Scott Taylor and Kerry Anderson on Tuesday 21st October. Scott and Kerry are Learning Disability Nurse Consultants and co-chairs of the Scottish Learning Disability Lead Nurse Group.

Want to build a stronger, more inclusive team? Join our 2-hour interactive workshop, alongside Fraser of Allander Institute and Mindroom, for employers on hiring & supporting neurodivergent people and those with learning disabilities. Gain confidence, practical tools & fresh insight zurl.co/qjRzd

🎓 Yesterday, we celebrated the graduation of our Our Future Leaders participants — recognising ten weeks of learning, reflection & collaboration. Congratulations to all involved, and thank you to @scldnews.bsky.social , @inspiringscotland.bsky.social , & everyone who made it possible. 👏 #Inclusion

A wonderful celebratory graduation for the latest Our Future Leaders cohort at the Hibs Social Club.  Ten weeks of learning about leadership, celebrating with friends and family.  A massive achievement by all the graduates, with support from Inspiring Scotland, The Action Group and SCLD.