Fair Deal for Families?

Fair Deal for families? is a new report which we have just produced on behalf of the Working Together with Parents Network. This report contains four stories – the experiences of four families where one or both parents has a learning disability. It also includes some research where four... More

My Life is not a Three Year Contract

  This is a film that has been made in order to facilitate the expression of concerns raised by disabled service users and their families about the uncertainties and anxieties that the current approach to contracts and re-tendering is causing them. If you are involved in procurement;... More

Forgotten Citizens, Videos and Podcasts

  Watch videos and listen to podcasts about Forgotten Citizens on the Learning Exchange. (This will take you out of the SCLD Website) A big thanks to IRISS for coming along on the day with a video camera and microphones to capture what was going on.   This year to mark Learning... More

Consultation on new guidance concerning the provision of equipment and adaptations by the NHS and Local Authorities

  Here is a link to the new consultation document on draft guidance concerning the provision of equipment and adaptations by local authorities and the NHS. The consultation will run until 31 March 2009 and the Scottish Government would welcome your views on the content of the... More

Myscape

This exhibition involves a collaboration between Project Ability and the Collins Gallery.  From 7th January onwards they are looking for artists with autistic spectrum conditions  and Asperger’s syndrome  to submit artwork for  a major  exhibition in... More

FREE Training - Adult Support & Protection Legislation

  ARC Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability can now offer FREE one-day courses for workers in the Learning Disability sector. These will be interactive and informative workshops on the new Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2008. Course... More

Scottish Wheelchair Users' Voice

  The Scottish Wheelchair Users’ Voice is a new group bringing together representatives of organisations of children and adults who use wheelchairs and thier families.  Why join Scottish Wheelchair Users Voice? SWUV will: • actively monitor the changes in NHS... More

Capability Scotland - Equipment and Adaptions Event

                Date Wednesday 11th March 2009 10.30am-3.30pm Venue Edinburgh Marriott Hotel 111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh, EH12 8NF Do you represent people who need special equipment or adaptations so that they can stay at home?... More

Learning Disability Week - Dates Announced!

            We are pleased to announce that the dates for Learning Disability Week 2009 are 22nd - 28th June!   SCLD will launching the findings of our ’What’s Out There?’ report which is based on research into support services for... More

Supporting People with Learning Disability and Dementia

Tuesday 16 June 2009 ½ day seminar In collaboration with Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability   Booking Please download the booking form and send it to:The Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA or email it to:... More

How to Say it Simply!

 Book Online! How to Say It – Simply! Is a one-day training course from SCLD about making information accessible. This is a practical one-day course which builds confidence. What you learn on the day you can put into practice the next. You will learn about: • Why... More

Dates n Mates Birthaday Party

A dating and friendship agency run by and for people with learning disabilities First Anniversary Birthday Party Live Band, DJ, Raffle, Buffet and lots more….. Where: Hilton Grosvenor Hotel,1-9 Grosvenor Terrace, Gt Western Road, Glasgow When: Wednesday 24th June 2009... More