Disability Equality Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government, is administering the distribution of Face Covering Exemption Cards. The Scottish Government mandate the wearing of face coverings on transport, most indoor public places and communal areas in workplaces. Face coverings play a role in preventing the transmission of COVID-19. There are situations where some people […]
Archives for 2020
October 10, 2020
Dundee Access Group Meetings
Due to current COVID-19 restriction we are currently conducting our meetings virtually online through Zoom. We schedule our next Zoom meeting of Dundee Access Group for the first Thursday of the month. An email will be sent out to our mailing list with the url link to access the meeting. Get in touch if you wish […]
August 20, 2020
V&A Dundee – Reopening 27th August
The V&A Dundee will be reopening on Thursday 27th August. They have been working hard to put in place certain measures to ensure a safe environment following COVID-19. These measures include such things as: Tickets required for entry to the museum. These must be booked in advance. The general museum ticket if free but you will have […]
June 9, 2020
Coronavirus: Shielding – A Way forward for Scotland
The Scottish Government have provided an update for Scotland’s 180,000 shielded people. The purpose of the document is to start answering those questions, and chart a possible route out of shielding that allows more freedom while keeping those most at risk safe. The updated shielding publication can be found on the Scottish Government’s website. You […]
May 22, 2020
EHRC: Major Bus Company Commits to Significant Change for Disabled Passengers
Key issue: Access to public transport for disabled people Case: Grant v Arriva London North Ltd Following our support for a legal challenge, Arriva London North Ltd has come to a legally binding agreement with a passenger from London to help ensure that their drivers do more to enable disabled people to access public transport. […]
March 26, 2020
Third Sector resilience fund for COVID-19 now open
Third Sector resilience fund for COVID-19 now open By: Alliance Scotland A £20m emergency fund for charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations working in Scotland. The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) is a £20m emergency fund for charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations working in Scotland. The fund will support organisations that […]