GDA members have been busy this week, thanks to the #Multiply programme!

Our disabled ESOL learners made clocks, developing their designs and using a range of craft materials to bring their visions to life. We discussed time-telling and shared helpful tips and tricks.

The Creative Communities programme supports communities to develop and deliver initiatives involving culture and creative arts and focuses support on people and places where social or geographical circumstances make engaging with cultural activities more challenging.

#CreativeCommunitiesGlasgow supports 10 charities delivering projects in Glasgow.

Cultural activity has broad, interlinked benefits for people and communities & that a participatory approach can lead to greater impact and drive unexpected outcomes.

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.Glasgow Disability Alliance 5500 disabled members extremely concerned at proposals to cut #PIP esp. for #MentalHealth distress. #Discrimination #BarriersToWork #Poverty #DecliningPublicServices as well as #LowPay are the real problem which must be tackled. Shameful attack on disabled people.

@UKGov assault on disabled people take no account of structural inequalities in accessing education, work, the physical environment e.g. transport and buildings, services or #ExtraCosts .Rishi Sunak proposals undermine #HumanRights theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

As part of our Multiply programme for disabled ESOL learners, members attended a class on map reading.

We learned how to read paper maps, use a compass and digital map apps.

Our skills were then put into practice as we looked for landmarks around Glasgow Green, using our maps!

Our #Multiply programme continued this week with a sports day presented by Scottish Disability Sport! We put our counting and numeracy skills to the test, keeping track of scores and points, playing boccia, soft archery, badminton and keeping fit with athletics!

Join us! 0141 556 7103.

Our #YoungDisabledPeople created short stop-motion animations depicting solutions to littering, reusing & re-purposing recyclable materials, & showing their creative flair by making characters & sets out of plastic packaging. #ClimateJustice

Final animations will be shared soon!

.NACWGScot #EmpoweringWomen Panel member Rosie, today asking question of .First Minister .Shona Robison MSP about #Leadership #Accountability & #Actions to improve outcomes for women- especially marginalised women- who face intersecting barriers. #Equality #Empowerment #Accountability

.Glasgow Disability Alliance delighted to be at meeting today with .Humza Yousaf .Shona Robison MSP with .NACWGScot #EmpoweringWomen Panel talking #CostOfLiving impacts on marginalised women & actions needed to progress equality for women and girls. Also great to see GDA’s Rosie ask question 👏🏻👏🏻

We've been busy! Big thanks to Boomerang Woodworking for bringing their woodworking activities to us, & the #MultiplyProgramme for funding this work!

GDA members selected a wood type and created keyrings and crafts, getting to grips with the Japanese saw and pillar drill. Lots of fun!

Soup's up!

We learned how to cook soup with North Glasgow Healthy Living Community, thanks to funding received from the #MultiplyProgramme .

Measuring and preparing ingredients, seasoning, cooking, blending and eating - we covered it all!

We have more cookery coming up in May. Reach out to join us.

Young GDA members are learning about climate injustice and eco-ableism, creating lino prints to share their messages.

If you're a young disabled person aged 14-25 and want to get involved in fun activities and campaigning, contact [email protected] or call 0141 556 7103.

Get energy-saving home improvements worth around £10k installed by experts with #WarmerHomesScotland .

To find out more, contact Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 or go online: homeenergyscotland.org/warmer-home

Important research on Extra Costs of Disability for Scottish Parliament Information Centre by colleagues Poverty Alliance Fraser of Allander Institute spice-spotlight.scot/2024/04/09/add… using #LivedExperience evidence is so important to understand unmet need and sacrifices people are making to get by

Some of GDA's ESOL members took part in an 8-week course on 'Everyday Maths Skills', created and presented by staff at Glasgow Science Centre, funded by the Multiply Programme.

We have more workshops and activities for disabled ESOL learners coming up in April and May.

Reach out for more info!

It's Autism Acceptance Month! We celebrate the strengths & differences of autistic people among our friends, family, communities & beyond.

This month is an opportunity to:
📣 Raise awareness about autism
🥰 Promote acceptance of autistic people
🎉 Celebrate autistic colleagues