Disabled people’s organisations and carers’ organisations have come together to call on Scottish Government to take urgent, radical action to create a social care support system worthy of the name. In an open letter to… Continue Reading Call for urgent radical action to transform Scotland’s social care support system

“For anyone thinking of applying for this internship in the future, my advice would be don’t be hesitant, as it is a great opportunity for disabled people.” By Laura  Murdanaigum Before my internship I was… Continue Reading Helping to create a new Scottish Social Security Benefit System through lived experience.

“I would strongly recommend that any disabled person seeking employment apply for an opportunity on this programme as it really helps to build confidence and has such a diverse range of internships. The programme empowers… Continue Reading Human Resources Intern Experience Blog with Skills Development Scotland

Our new report, ‘Services for who?’, is the culmination of a 2 year DRILL funded research project which explored the experiences of disabled people with other characteristics when accessing services. We spoke to disabled people and service… Continue Reading Services For Who?

What is the #myworkstory campaign? On Friday 1 December 2017, Independent Living in Scotland, part of Inclusion Scotland, is launched #myworkstory, a social media campaign to encourage disabled people to get talking about being themselves at… Continue Reading #myworkstory campaign

This is an excellent opportunity for a disabled person (including D/deaf) to gain valuable experience in marketing and communications by using insights from market research to effectively promote and adapt the branding of a leading… Continue Reading Brand Internship for The Macallan Brand at Edrington (Closing date: 10:00 am Monday 15 February 2021)

This is an excellent opportunity for a disabled person (including D/deaf) to gain valuable, real-world experience of developing apps and creating workflow automations for streamlining business processes. Payment:          UK Living Wage rate of £10.00… Continue Reading IT Business Support Internship with the Digital Workplace Team at Edrington (Closing date: 10:00 am Monday 15 February 2021)

This is an excellent opportunity for a disabled person (including D/deaf) to not only gain valuable experience in Human Resources but also get a closer look into the working of the Civil Service. Payment:         … Continue Reading Business Support Officer Internship with the People Directorate of the Scottish Government (Closing date: 10:00 am Monday 15 February 2021)

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and passionate disabled person (including D/deaf)  to undertake project-related work regarding CHAS’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy. This role will involve working across a range of… Continue Reading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Project Assistant with Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). (Closing Date: 10:00 am on Monday 8 February 2021)

This is an excellent opportunity for a disabled person (including D/deaf) to gain skills and experience in communications and marketing by supporting the work of Euan’s Guide. Payment: UK Living Wage rate of £9.50 per hour… Continue Reading Communications Assistant Internship with Euan’s Guide (Closing date: 10:00 am Monday 8 February 2021)