Disability

This Outline looks at how providers of leisure activities can improve accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities and their carers.

Our roving reporter on disability issues, Michael McEwan, attended a number of events over Learning Disability Week 2018 (14-20 May) and spoke to the organisers.

Looks at how the diverse needs of disabled people can be addressed in an organisation’s values statement. It also summarises evidence on the values that can support the workforce in delivering quality disability services, and how these values can be integrated in the third sector.

Explores evidence around the outcomes of involvement in social enterprises for young people with additional support needs.

Michael McEwan speaks to Linda Mitchell from the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) about the week's activities.

Michael McEwan speaks to Debbie and Megan from I Am Me, a community charity, which is focused on raising awareness of disability hate crime.

Information on the web design and movie making activities of the centre, with contribution from those who participate.

Information on the arts activities at the centre with stories from people who take part in painting, photography and dancing.

Identifies evidence relating to the efficacy of interventions in increasing reporting of disability hate crimes and supporting people through the process of reporting, and potential areas of unmet need.