The Inspiring Inclusion fund supports charities in the learning disabilities sector. The fund’s goal is to help these organisations become more resilient and sustainable so they can implement key aspects of national learning disability policy and strategy, specifically the Towards Transformation Plan.
Inspiring Scotland, since 2008, has been committed to help people in Scotland have happy, healthy lives free from poverty and disadvantage, no matter where they live or their circumstances. We do this by supporting organisations across civic society to build their strength, resilience, and reach. We embed equality, inclusion and human rights into everything we do and by better promoting the rights of people with learning disabilities all of Scotland can benefit.
Get2gether believes that everyone has the right to love and friendship and that people meeting each other should be easy, fun and accessible. They arrange social activities for people with disabilities in safe and friendly places in Edinburgh and the Lothians. get2gether.org.uk
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MusicALL increases the participation and visibility of young people with Additional Support for Learning needs in society. As their talents flourish and grow we are all challenged to think differently. http://www.musicallscotland.uk/
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Promoting a More Inclusive Society (PAMIS) is the only organisation in Scotland that works solely with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families for a better life. They support people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, PMLD – their families, carers and professionals. For its Creative Communities project, PAMIS supports parents and carers
Learn MoreValues Into Action Scotland (VIAS) and Dates and Mates are working to challenge the barriers and stigma people face around relationships, dating, sex and love, and support people with learning disabilities to uphold their right to love and to be loved.
They have produced this Guide to Supporting Positive Relationships
Find out more about their Relationships Charter here
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The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) are working to uphold, protect and raise awareness of the human rights of people with learning disabilities. Find out more about what they do at www.scld.org.uk
Sign up for their monthly newsletter that provides an overview of the latest research, resources, events and news all about learning disability in Scotland.
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The Scottish Human Rights Commission work on legal, policy and practical issues that affect people’s human rights in Scotland.
Find out more here www.scottishhumanrights.com
Inspiring Scotland and the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) teamed up to create a leadership course for people with learning disabilities.
The course was designed to help participants develop the skills and tools to make choices to help them live the healthiest, happiest and most fulfilled life possible.
Elaine is passionate about collaborating to make things happen and her enthusiasm is reflected through the many successes of our Specialist Volunteer Network programme. With natural warmth and enthusiasm, she is able to bring a wide network of people together to create successful lasting relationships between our professional volunteers and our charities. Elaine is deeply....
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Sally has 20 years of experience in the voluntary sector building services that uphold the rights of children and young people with additional support needs and their families. She joins Inspiring Scotland after 15 years at Children in Scotland where she managed its national additional support for learning services and used their evidence to campaign....
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Jessica is a performance and impact advisor for the autism and learning disabilities fund at Inspiring Scotland. She is passionate about the impact the voluntary sector can have in improving a persons life and offering the support they deserve. Jessica comes from a legal background, having completed a degree in law and going on to....
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Amber believes that everyone deserves the chance to thrive and is passionate about amplifying marginalised voices to address social inequalities. Amber has a wide range of work experience across the retail and hospitality sector including running her own business. This was a creative collective where she worked as a nail artist and sold the work....
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“Just because you are disabled don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Go out and show the world you’re a fighter, fight for a job and fight for your rights. A disability won’t stop me, and I have a voice and I will let it be heard.” – Derek, Our Future Leaders graduate 2024 Derek
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We are pleased to share our Annual Report 22/23 providing an overview of the work undertaken to deliver on our strategic priorities and mission to improve the lives of people across Scotland. We supported over 700 organisations across 16 funding programmes worth over £50m. As well as new funding opportunities being created, nine of our
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Online conference aims to redesign sustainable employment opportunities for people with additional support needs in the South of Scotland. A conference focused on addressing employment opportunities for young people with additional support needs in the South of Scotland will be hosted by the Additional Support Needs (ASN) Learning Network on Friday 8 September 2023. The
Read MoreFor all enquiries about the Inspiring Inclusion Fund, please email inclusion@inspiringscotland.org.uk
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