Graphic titled “Scottish Parliament Election 2026 Accessible Manifesto Tracker.” A table shows which accessible formats are available from six parties: Scottish Conservative & Unionist, Scottish Greens, Scottish Labour, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, and SNP.

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...

Purple promotional graphic for Disability Equality Scotland. Text reads “Easy Read training for small Scottish third sector organisations and community groups in Scotland.” It says “Learn how to make your information clear, accessible and inclusive” and “Book now!” A photo shows a person using a laptop displaying the words “Easy Read.” A link is included for more information.

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...

Image description: A rectangular graphic with a teal background and a large white panel in the centre. At the top, bold text reads “Foundation Inclusive Communication Toolkit for Scotland.” Below this is a bullet-point list stating: enable easier communication between people and services; support all public services to develop consistent inclusive communication good practice; and deliver better outcomes for individuals, communities and services around Scotland. Some phrases, including “easier communication” and “inclusive communication good practice,” are highlighted in a darker red colour. At the bottom left is a simple black icon of three people with an upward arrow suggesting progress. On the bottom right are the logos for Communication Inclusion People and Disability Equality Scotland.

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-...

Image description: A blue promotional graphic with large white text reading “Scotland isn’t making the grade on care.” Below, smaller text explains that Scotland’s first care policy scorecard is being used to understand how policy is performing. On the right, a person holds a tablet displaying a dashboard-style scorecard with charts and ratings. On the left are the logos for Scottish Women’s Budget Group and “A Scotland that cares.”

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

Graphic with the heading “Share Your Views on Pavement Parking”. It advertises an online session on Wednesday 18 March from 11:00am to 12:30pm. The poster includes a photo of cars parked along a pavement and shows the logos for Disability Equality Scotland and Transport Scotland.

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...

A promotional graphic with the heading “Cost of Living 2026: Share Your Views.” At the center is a person with arms crossed, surrounded by four thought bubbles showing different cost‑of‑living concerns: banknotes, a shopping basket with groceries, heating or energy bills, and a person receiving assistance with paperwork. In the bottom right corner is the Disability Equality Scotland logo.

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 Welcomes Expansion of Changing Places Toilets Across Scotland | PAMIS PAMIS is delighted that the Scottish Government has included an additional £10 million for Changing Places Toilets in Scotland over the next three financial years in the draft Scottish budget…

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

A promotional graphic with the heading “Cost of Living 2026: Share Your Views.” At the center is a person with arms crossed, surrounded by four thought bubbles showing different cost‑of‑living concerns: banknotes, a shopping basket with groceries, heating or energy bills, and a person receiving assistance with paperwork. In the bottom right corner is the Disability Equality Scotland logo.

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

Chief Executive Officer with Disability Equality Scotland – Goodmoves Disability Equality Scotland (DES) is a membership organisation representing a broad and diverse community across Scotland. Through engagement, consultation and influencing activity, DES ensure...

@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

A graphic featuring a family sitting together on a sofa, with the text: “We made Easy Read consultations for 5 changes to family laws.” The Disability Equality Scotland logo appears below the text. On the right side, there is an illustration of a hand filling in a feedback form titled “What do you think?” with options Yes, Not sure, and No. At the bottom, the text reads: “Recent work for… Scottish Government.”

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

A promotional graphic with the heading “Cost of Living 2026: Share Your Views.” At the center is a person with arms crossed, surrounded by four thought bubbles showing different cost‑of‑living concerns: banknotes, a shopping basket with groceries, heating or energy bills, and a person receiving assistance with paperwork. In the bottom right corner is the Disability Equality Scotland logo. Provide your feedback on BizChat

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

CEO Chief Executive Officer Circa £50,000 Edinburgh / Hybrid with flexible arrangements More information on the role and Easy Read documents please view our dedicated recruitment microsite at:  ...

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....

A recruitment graphic with a pink and white background. Large text reads “Join Us! Operations Team Lead.” Below it, in pink text, it says “Closing date: 23 February 2026.” A blue megaphone icon appears in the lower center. In the top right corner is the Disability Equality Scotland logo featuring a speech bubble with an equals sign inside it and the organization’s name beside it.

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

Lilly from Disability Equality Scotland stands behind the organisation’s stall at The Gathering, smiling at the camera. She is holding information about Easy Read and Inclusive Communication training. Banners behind her promote Disability Equality Scotland and accessible travel, and the table displays leaflets and information stands.

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 the Access Panel team sit behind an information stall at an event, smiling at the camera. Banners behind them promote Access Panels, inclusive communication, and accessible travel in Scotland. The table displays leaflets, a laptop, cups labelled A, B and C, and a box of colourful Lego bricks used as an interactive activity.

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

James from Disability Equality Scotland and Jo from Sight Scotland stand behind the Disability Equality Scotland stall at The Gathering. The stall features a range of materials promoting the Braille Labelling Campaign, including the tin challenge, examples of braille labels, and braille LEGO.

A poster titled “What is for lunch? Why Braille on food labels matters” shows three unlabelled cans with large question marks. Text highlights the risk of allergens or unsafe food and states that Braille labels support safer, independent food choices. A QR code invites people to scan for updates, with logos for Disability Equality Scotland, Oban Access Panel, and Sight Scotland at the bottom.

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:
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A display table at an event is set up in front of five large vertical banners for the Access Panel Network, Inclusive Communication Hub, Accessible Travel Hub, and Equality Hub. The table is covered with brochures, leaflets, printed materials, and colourful tactile communication tools, including plastic tiles and blocks. A laptop on the left shows a webpage, and three cups labeled A, B, and C sit near the centre. Behind the table are chairs, bags, and the tall banners describing each organisation’s services.

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....

Lyn Pornaro standing at a lectern and speaking into a microphone at the Disability Equality Scotland AGM, with an Inclusive Communication Hub banner behind her.

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.

A recruitment graphic with a pink and white background. Large text reads “Join Us! Operations Team Lead.” Below it, in pink text, it says “Closing date: 23 February 2026.” A blue megaphone icon appears in the lower center. In the top right corner is the Disability Equality Scotland logo featuring a speech bubble with an equals sign inside it and the organization’s name beside it.

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...