Tag: disability
Concern over ‘false narrative’ around Blue Badge misuse whilst thousands unclaimed
A “harmful false narrative” is being created around disabled people and benefit fraud, an Edinburgh councillor has claimed, after the council “boasted” about catching 16 instances of Blue Badge misuse.
City parking chiefs revealed earlier...
Edinburgh charity gains Gold ‘Investor in People’ award
Into Work, a charity dedicated to making work more inclusive for disabled people, celebrates gaining the prestigious 'Gold' status for employee support.
Since 1993, Into Work has been working towards creating a world where...
Gavin Yule, a Lung Ha Theatre Company member, debuts ‘The Bus Stop’
Available to worldwide audiences digitally from Tuesday, 10 November until Tuesday, 8 December is the rehearsed reading of 'The Bus Stop'. Presented as part of Traverse Theatre online festival, the play on disability hate...
Children and parents play together to raise cash for disability sport in Edinburgh
Children as young as five and their parents took to the court in a touchtennis fundraiser to raise £250 for Advantage, an Edinburgh based project which uses tennis as a catalyst to support those...
Accessibility guide to Fife launched
Euan's Guide, a charity website used by disabled people to review, share and discover accessible places to visit, has launched an accessibility guide to Fife.
The guide to one of Scotland's most popular regions features...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – The Forest
The Forest is an immersive groundbreaking multi-sensory show that brings the deep woodland to life
Trapped in lives filled with daydreams, Thea and Robin both crave an escape from their everyday routines. One day they are drawn...
Council still have Taxicard scheme in their sights
Taxicards may have escaped immediate action in the 2015-16 council budget but they are still very much in the council's sights as something that they can potentially save money on.
The saving might be a one-off £800,000...
All aboard for Disability Access Day
Euan MacDonald co-founder of online disability access guide "Euan's Guide" launched the first ever Disability Access Day aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia moored in Edinburgh's Leith Docks beside the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, a...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
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Can't Dance Cameron: Emily Dodd introduces her new book, the tale (or tail?) of a capercaillie bird who doesn't think he can dance. Emily is a former Reader-In-Residence at the library. For ages...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2014
For Crying Out Loud: special screenings for carers and their babies under 12 months old - maximum of 2 adults per baby. Babychanging, bottle warming and buggy parking facilities available. This...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Serenity Cafe Club Night: Robbie Williams Tribute. Serenity Cafe is run for people in recovery by people in recovery - and for anyone else who wants good value, good quality food in a relaxed...
Monday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Mrs Mash at The Skylark: songs, stories and joining in fun from Mrs Mash aka Marie Louise Cochrane, the Storytelling Cook, for the under-5s and their parents and carers - this week with patterns for...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Love Culture, Hate Racism: celebrate diversity and enjoy family fun, with music from Rise and the Jit Jive Band, henna hand painting, storytelling from Mara Menzies, world cuisine, stalls, arts and crafts. 12 noon-4pm, St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place. Entry free,...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Makers By Commission: an exhibition by the Scottish Furniture Makers Association featuring pieces by 25 makers, many of which are on display for the first time. Focusing on the processes of designing and commissioning bespoke furniture,...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2014
Dance and Cafe Culture: a new exhibition of work by Andrew Fitzpatrick, Norma Maclean, Peter Nardini, Chris Taylor, Nichola Martin and Maggie Vance. 11am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm Saturdays, closed Sundays, The...
Journey: a new exhibition at The Gallery on the Corner
The Journey of Recovery by Su-Jou Yang, a mixed media collage showing a bright yellow sky above a deep dark underworld, is one of the many striking pieces in a new exhibition, Journey, at...
Public Meeting about Welfare Reform Act
A Public Meeting is being held at Portobello Town Hall on Friday 7 September 2012 at 7.30pm to consider the effects of The Welfare Reform Act. The meeting is open to all. A group...
