GDA have published our response to the Scottish Government's Consultation on 'A Human Rights Bill for Scotland'. Disabled people's voices are vital to make sure this Bill is fit for purpose & adequately protects our rights within the UNCRPD. Read here👇 gda.scot/resources/gda-…

GDA’s young members are also speaking to officials from the Scottish Government at today’s event, shaping a National Transitions Strategy for Young Disabled People. “I want my mum to not have to worry about me” “I want to be able to get on a bus myself” “I want to live happy”

.Marianne Scobie “Transitions to adulthood for young disabled people almost always focuses exclusively on the future. We want to make sure that young disabled people are able to live their best lives now” 📢💥

The GDA Wellbeing team are hosting a menopause session next Tuesday 31 October, exploring tips and advice on managing menopause. We promise a warm welcome (hot flushes optional!) to those at any stage of menopause. To register your interest, please contact GDA on 0141 556 7103.

Our director Alison Watson speaking to the media about today's opportunity for City of Edinburgh Council to declare a #housingemergency. The people in Edinburgh can't wait any longer. #housingsos

Let's make it clear: living on the streets is not a ‘lifestyle choice’ - it is a sign of failed government policy. No one should be punished for being homeless. Criminalising people for sleeping in tents, and making it an offence for charities to help them, is unacceptable.

Today for #NumberConfidenceWeek, we're asking people: can you name any movies with a number in the title? GDA are hosting a range of fun, free, accessible numeracy-related activities over the coming months. Keen to join us? Get in touch: [email protected] / 0141 556 7103

Today 40+ GDA members are together in person and online to discuss our priorities for the National Care Service. Lots of great discussions about the workforce and the need for transparency and person-led care.

📢 New inclusive volunteering toolkit launched! With the support of Scottish Government & The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, we worked with University of Strathclyde to develop a toolkit to support voluntary organisations to be more inclusive. Access the toolkit: makeyourmark.carrd.co

"It makes me realise that I'm not alone in this". BBC The One Show joined GDA members at a Drivers for Change meeting last week. Members discussed the strains of the cost of living & the impact being a part of a community of identity, like GDA, has. Watch full programme 👇

What GDA members want for Christmas is... 'Affordable Food' 'Sufficient Income' 'Fair and Accessible Supermarkets' 'Good things for disabled people!'

What GDA Staff want for Christmas is... 'An internet social tariff' 'Value grassroots voices' 'Create safe and meaningful spaces for us to share our lived experience!'

See Hear Consultation Invitation Are you 14 – 25 and deaf or with a visual impairment? Do you want to take part in some fun activities and share ideas about what the Scottish Government should do to support young people? 3 February 2024, 10am – 4pm. visibilityscotland.org.uk/visibility-sco…

A wee reminder during this cold spell that we offer a warm space with free WiFi, tea & coffee making facilities & more for everyone during opening hours: 10am - 4.30pm Tues, Weds, Fri. 10am - 7pm Thurs. 12noon - 4pm Sat. More details here ⬇️ womenslibrary.org.uk/2022/12/08/a-w…

What do disabled people need to have more influence & control over decisions that affect us? What resources do we need? How can decisions be accountable to disabled people? #DemocracyMatters will explore as part of series of member #Conversations Fri. 26th January Tom Arthur

👋ICYMI: There have been no cases detected among HPV-vaccinated women across Scotland & Jenni Minto MSP shared Scottish Government commitment towards full elimination of cervical cancer. Maree Todd @JosTrust Public Health Scotland Press Office | University of Edinburgh UniStrathclydeNews Cancer Research UK in Scotland healthandcare.scot/stories/3706/c…

This is deeply worrying language, that has historically been used to blame migrants for failings in society and to divide people and communities. It's a smokescreen designed to cover up the government’s own failure to tackle the housing emergency. #SocialHousingNotScapegoating