“Be Ready” … for inequality
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Find out more about the “Be Ready” … for inequalityThe Disabled People’s Network
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.
Who we are
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.
Our work
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.
Policy
We influence laws, policies, and strategies to secure disabled people’s rights, dismantle barriers, and promote equality.
Programmes
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.
Employment
We support employers to host interns, and how to recruit, support, and retain disabled talent, helping them move beyond compliance into inclusion.
Partnerships
We strengthen Scotland’s disability rights movement by supporting our membership DPOs, grassroots organisations, and community groups.
Latest news
Explore our news stories, reflections and insights.
Lessons Learned? New report calls for disabled people to be at the heart of emergency planning
Following the publication of the UK Covid Inquiry's Module 6 report, Inclusion Scotland have published Lessons...
Find out more about the Lessons Learned? New report calls for disabled people to be at the heart of emergency planningCOMING SOON- The Proposed DPO Forum: Building a Strong Voice for DPOs
What do you know about the Scottish Government's Disability Equality Plan? What is happening now...
Find out more about the COMING SOON- The Proposed DPO Forum: Building a Strong Voice for DPOsBlog: Have you ever felt like a Burden on the NHS?
Have you ever been talked over? Or talked about? Treated like you aren't in the...
Find out more about the Blog: Have you ever felt like a Burden on the NHS?Join today
As a member, you have a platform to be heard, a network to connect with, and resources to make real change.
Our resources
We have created a series of guides to help make Scotland a more inclusive and accessible society.
Lessons Learned? Easy Read
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Lessons Learned? Plain Text
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Lessons Learned? What has Scotland taken onboard from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry?
Find out more about the Lessons Learned? What has Scotland taken onboard from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry? resource