Volunteering opportunities for young disabled people
Our friends at ProjectScotland have created a new way for you to ‘supercharge your volunteering placements’ in Edinburgh by offering a Certificate of Work Readiness (CWR) with Skills Development Scotland. To kick-start this exciting new initiative, ProjectScotland are calling out for young disabled people aged 16-30 who are looking for voluntee...
Did you hear? We have been shortlisted for the Scottish Charity Awards 2016! Organised by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the awards celebrate the life-changing work of charities, community groups and individuals dedicated to making Scotland a better place to live. Shortlisted for the Digital Dynamo category, we’re now...
Striking the right note: Disabled access information at live music venues
You may have seen #StateofAccess appearing on social media recently to mark the release of Attitude is Everything’s latest snapshot into accessibility and inclusion in the live music industry. The charity raises awareness of the varied access requirements of audiences, artists, staff and volunteers; and their biennial report aims to share the r...
The pancake flipping event of the year is coming up this Shrove Tuesday as teams of MPs, Lords and the Media battle it out with the hopes of scooping the Magnificent Tin Cup! The pancake mania is all in support of a good cause as the tradition recognises the work of the charity, Rehab Group, in the UK. Rehab is a charity that helps disabled peo...
Do you find yourself always on the lookout for free software or technology for your charity or non-profit? Wall charts and marker pens are great, but if you’re like us sometimes you’ll need a little help keeping on top of all of your projects! As a charity, we know that the cost of tech and software can be more than a little daunting for non-pro...
The Accessible Concert 2016 headline acts announced!
Attention all music lovers! Glasgow’s O2 Academy is getting ready to host Grammy nominated Hozier and MTV nominated Irish rockers, Kodaline, for one night only during The Accessible Concert 2016, a unique ABLE2UK event. The headline acts will be joined by other artists and film stars on January 7th 2016 for an incredible line-up that will annou...
Get2gether is a small Scottish Charity that has been organising events for adults with disabilities in Edinburgh since 2013 - and now Get2gether has expanded to host events in East Lothian too. The charity aims to bring people together in fun and varied settings by hosting club nights, speed dating, Wiff Waff ping pong tournaments, nature trail...
Wheelchair dance isn’t a new thing and most people will be shocked to realise that it can be traced back to the late 60s when a rehabilitation centre in Scotland was teaching people how to move around in their wheelchairs. Go forward in time you have us! The Wheelchair Dance Sport Association UK, (WDSA UK), was set up in 2006 after a group of w...
Whizz-Kidz is an amazing charity which provides young people with disabilities wheelchairs and other equipment they need. Last year they also helped 2,000 disabled youngsters gain new skills and work experience through their programmes across the UK.
Exploring new places is very much part of being a Whizz-Kid. Recently, the Kidz Board travell...
What a fabulous day we had at Lochore Meadows in Fife on the 26th of July. Just look at those photos - they say it all! PAMIS, Sense Scotland and RNIB had joined forces to put on a Family Fun Day for children and adults with learning disabilities / complex needs / sensory impairments.
There was something for everyone. We had adapted sailing,...
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