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We are Disability Equality Scotland, a membership organisation for disabled people and disability groups/organisations.

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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

20.02.2026 19:52 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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...

20.02.2026 13:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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

17.02.2026 20:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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

16.02.2026 16:43 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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.”

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

13.02.2026 18:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.
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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

13.02.2026 13:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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....

12.02.2026 17:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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

12.02.2026 09:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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

10.02.2026 16:49 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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 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

10.02.2026 15:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

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:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/braillecam...

10.02.2026 14:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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

10.02.2026 10:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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....

09.02.2026 17:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

05.02.2026 14:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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...

04.02.2026 19:42 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1