Inclusion Scotland News & Events

Disabled People and Democracy: Barriers, Rights, and Representation

Posted on Thursday, January 29th, 2026

Democracy depends on the ability of people to participate equally in political and public life. For many disabled people in Scotland, that equality remains out of reach. As the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections approach, it is vital to examine the barriers disabled people face,…

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Submitting Your Question: What Do You Want Politicians to Answer?

Posted on Thursday, January 29th, 2026

Disabled People’s Question Time is about shifting who sets the agenda in Scottish politics. Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, Inclusion Scotland is creating a space where disabled people can directly question candidates and demand clear answers on the…

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How to Take Part in Disabled People’s Question Time – In Person or Online

Posted on Thursday, January 29th, 2026

Disabled People’s Question Time is an accessible hustings event organised by Inclusion Scotland ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. The event is designed to ensure disabled people can directly question candidates and hear where they stand on the issues…

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What Is Disabled People’s Question Time and Why It Matters

Posted on Thursday, January 29th, 2026

Disabled People’s Question Time is an accessible hustings event organised by Inclusion Scotland to ensure disabled people are at the heart of political debate ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. At a time when decisions made at Holyrood have…

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Why Disabled People’s Voices must be heard in the 2026 Scottish Elections

Posted on Thursday, January 29th, 2026

The run up to the 2026 elections for the Scottish Parliament provides a critical moment to ask whether Scotland’s democracy truly works for disabled people.   For too long, disabled people have been excluded from meaningful political engagement – both as voters and as candidates for election – by the structural…

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The Funding Situation of DPOs in Scotland: Insights from Building Our Future 

Posted on Friday, January 9th, 2026

On 30 October 2025, Inclusion Scotland brought together Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and disabled people from across Scotland for Building Our Future: Funding Opportunities and Fundraising Masterclass. It was a morning full of practical advice, honest conversations, and forward-thinking ideas, all…

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No Clear Path: Disabled People and the barriers to Fair Work 

Posted on Thursday, December 18th, 2025

UK welfare reforms risk harming disabled people by increasing poverty, worsening health and reducing independence. Our new report, based on lived experience, shows that cuts and underfunded support do not remove barriers to work – they create them. Disabled people are clear: the real…

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Workplace culture and why disability inclusion is more than a policy choice

Posted on Monday, December 15th, 2025

There is a lot of talk these days about the value of a diverse workforce. You will have heard the usual claims about creativity, innovation, fresh thinking, and better decision making. These things can happen, of course, but they do…

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Inclusion Scotland’s Assisted Dying Bill Briefing

Posted on Monday, December 8th, 2025

Inclusion Scotland is a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO), run and led by disabled people. We work to ensure disabled people are fully included and recognised as equal citizens.  The Assisted Dying Bill has cleared the first two stages in the Scottish…

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Top 4 Reasons To Host A Disabled Intern

Posted on Friday, December 5th, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered whether hosting a disabled intern could work for your organisation, the short answer is yes. The longer answer? Absolutely and here’s why.  With applications now open for the 2026–27 financial year, this is the perfect moment…

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