Why SCLD exists
The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities’ (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives.
We are a human rights defender, working to uphold, protect and raise awareness of the human rights of people with learning disabilities.
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Exploring Accessibility with Euan’s Guide and SCLD’s Expert Group
SCLD met Euan’s Guide, the website where disabled people review accessible places, and the message was clear: your experience can help others feel confident to explore new places. It only takes a few minutes to write a review, but it can make a big difference. Read more to hear about the Expert Group members experiences in writing reviews so you
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Launching soon: new resources to help support women with lived experience of learning disabilities and gender-based violence.
“Over the past year, the project has shown how powerful co-production and lived experience can be in making real change. Together we’ve built a toolkit that helps services be more inclusive, fair, and accessible for women with learning disabilities facing gender-based violence. And word spread fast! It’s clear there’s real energy and interest in getting this right!” (Quote from People
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Dr Simon Webster moving on from SCLD
The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) has today confirmed that its Chief Executive, Dr Simon Webster, has decided to move on from SCLD at the end of this month (May 2025). Confirming the Chief Executive’s departure, Eddie McConnell, Chair of the Board of SCLD, said: “We are immensely grateful to Simon for the contribution he has made
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🗣️ Have you applied for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) or ADP (Adult Disability Payment)?
If you have gone through the application process, researchers at the University of Strathclyde would love to hear from you. They're doing a survey to find out how fair and accessible the process feels—and they’ve made an easy read version just for you.
👉 Complete the Easy Read Survey here: zurl.co/dMYFQ
📩 You can take part online or ask for a paper copy (free to post back). Just contact Ruth Friskney at ruth.friskney@strath.ac.uk or call 0141 548 2496.
🕐 Deadline is 25th July—so help us share your experience and shape how these payments work for everyone.
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