At Inclusion Scotland, we know that people are disabled by the barriers in society – not by their impairments. Our mission is clear: We support disabled people to exercise our rights, participate fully, collaborate, and influence change.
We work to remove barriers by influencing policy, collaborating with Disabled People Organisations, supporting leadership among disabled people, and embedding inclusive practices across Scotland.
Our work is rooted in the Social Model of Disability, which recognises that people are disabled not by our impairments, but by the barriers created by society. These barriers can be physical, structural, cultural or systemic. Our role is to challenge and remove them by influencing policy, practice and attitudes so that disabled people are fully included across Scottish society as equal citizens.
This film is about a Movement, a history, and the ongoing work to create a Scotland where disabled people’s rights, voices and choices are fully recognised.
This year, we mark 25 years of Inclusion Scotland.
Our theme is clear: 25 Years of Inclusion: Progress Made, Work Ahead.
There is a lot to be proud of. But we know the work is not finished.
Join us as we shape the next 25 years.
As a leading voice for disability rights in Scotland, Inclusion Scotland supports disabled people to speak up and take part in the decisions that affect our lives, helping to build a fairer and more equitable society.
We influence laws, policies, and strategies to secure disabled people’s rights, dismantle barriers, and promote equality.
Our innovative programmes such as the People-led Policy Panel, ensure that decision-makers understand what matters to disabled people – and what needs to change to remove barriers to equality.
We support employers to host interns, and how to recruit, support, and retain disabled talent, helping them move beyond compliance into inclusion.
We strengthen Scotland’s disability rights movement by supporting our membership DPOs, grassroots organisations, and community groups.
Explore our news stories, reflections and insights.
Inclusion Scotland’s Perspective on Module 1 Implementation - July 2026 Module 1 of the UK Covid-19...
Find out more about the Where Are Disabled People in Scotland’s Pandemic Preparedness?Inclusion Scotland wants to hear from disabled people about your experiences of third spaces. Third...
Find out more about the Tell Us About Your Experiences of Third Spaces
On Saturday 20 June, members of Inclusion Scotland's Development and Engagement team, Kei Yiu Ng...
Find out more about the Member Highlight: Celebrating Autistic Pride with ARGH ScotlandA week has now passed since the hideous anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. This attack comes on the heels of too many other...
Find out more about the A message for all our members and allies, from Inclusion Scotland’s CEOAs a member, you have a platform to be heard, a network to connect with, and resources to make real change.
We have created a series of guides to help make Scotland a more inclusive and accessible society.
