Disability

People First

An organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities.

Published on August 20, 2019 | 5 minutes | 1060 words | Iriss

IASSIDD 2019 Conference

Michael McEwan speaks to Linda Mitchell from the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD).

Published on May 28, 2019 | 11 minutes | 2144 words | Iriss

Waterbaby Arts

We hear about the work of Waterbaby Arts and the experiences of Sandy and Maureen.

Published on April 30, 2019 | 15 minutes | 3102 words | Iriss

Driving Miss Daisy

Michael McEwan interviews Ann Overdijking and Christine McIntyre from Driving Miss Daisy in Scotland.

Published on March 26, 2019 | 13 minutes | 2677 words | Iriss

Social Security Scotland

Michael McEwan spoke to Rachael McKechnie about Social Security Scotland's work to date and its ambitions for the future.

Published on February 20, 2019 | 11 minutes | 2225 words | Iriss

Learning Disability Week launch

For the launch of Learning Disability Week 2019, Michael McEwan spoke to Libby Clement from Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD); James Morton, Bake Off finalist; and Jonathan McKinstry, a nominee in the 2018 Learning Disability Awards.

Published on January 28, 2019 | 9 minutes | 1743 words | Iriss

Disability Equality Scotland

Michael McEwan speaks to Ian Buchanan about Disability Equality Scotland, focusing more specifically on Disability Access Panels.

Published on December 10, 2018 | 17 minutes | 3436 words | Iriss

Outspoken Arts

Michael McEwan speaks to Steven Thomson, Creative Director and CEO of Outspoken Arts.

Published on December 3, 2018 | 19 minutes | 3892 words | Iriss

Access to Politics

Michael McEwan speaks to Ethan Young, Civic Participation Officer at Inclusion Scotland about Access to Politics, a project which aims to support disabled people into politics.

Published on September 29, 2018 | 15 minutes | 3108 words | Iriss

Outside the Box

Michael McEwan speaks to Jill Keegan, Community Development Adviser with Outside the Box, an equalities charity that focuses on community development support across Scotland and the UK.

Published on September 19, 2018 | 16 minutes | 3338 words | Iriss