Blog: Have you ever felt like a Burden on the NHS?
Have you ever been talked over? Or talked about? Treated like you aren't in the...
Find out more about the Blog: Have you ever felt like a Burden on the NHS?The Disabled People’s Network
At Inclusion Scotland, we know that people are disabled by the barriers in society – not by their impairments. Our mission is clear: We support disabled people to exercise our rights, participate fully, collaborate, and influence change.
We work to remove barriers by influencing policy, collaborating with Disabled People Organisations, supporting leadership among disabled people, and embedding inclusive practices across Scotland.
Who we are
Our work is rooted in the Social Model of Disability, which recognises that people are disabled not by our impairments, but by the barriers created by society. These barriers can be physical, structural, cultural or systemic. Our role is to challenge and remove them by influencing policy, practice and attitudes so that disabled people are fully included across Scottish society as equal citizens.
This film is about a Movement, a history, and the ongoing work to create a Scotland where disabled people’s rights, voices and choices are fully recognised.
This year, we mark 25 years of Inclusion Scotland.
Our theme is clear: 25 Years of Inclusion: Progress Made, Work Ahead.
There is a lot to be proud of. But we know the work is not finished.
Join us as we shape the next 25 years.
Our work
As a leading voice for disability rights in Scotland, Inclusion Scotland supports disabled people to speak up and take part in the decisions that affect our lives, helping to build a fairer and more equitable society.
Policy
We influence laws, policies, and strategies to secure disabled people’s rights, dismantle barriers, and promote equality.
Programmes
Our innovative programmes such as the People-led Policy Panel, ensure that decision-makers understand what matters to disabled people – and what needs to change to remove barriers to equality.
Employment
We support employers to host interns, and how to recruit, support, and retain disabled talent, helping them move beyond compliance into inclusion.
Partnerships
We strengthen Scotland’s disability rights movement by supporting our membership DPOs, grassroots organisations, and community groups.
Latest news
Explore our news stories, reflections and insights.
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As a member, you have a platform to be heard, a network to connect with, and resources to make real change.
Our resources
We have created a series of guides to help make Scotland a more inclusive and accessible society.
Access to Work Experience Report
Find out more about the Access to Work Experience Report resourceEmployment and Internship Programme Leaflet
Find out more about the Employment and Internship Programme Leaflet resourceAccess to Elected Office Fund Leaflet
Find out more about the Access to Elected Office Fund Leaflet resource