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Join us for our Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 26th February, 10am – 4pm - https://arc...
08/01/2026

Join us for our Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 26th February, 10am – 4pm - https://arcscotland.org.uk/event/disability-equity-and-intersectionality/

Led by young adults with lived experience, this workshop will deepen your understanding of the needs of disabled people, including neurodivergent individuals and those with learning disabilities. Learn how to communicate effectively and create more inclusive and supportive workplaces, services, and communities.

‘This training is so good I booked it for my whole organisation’ – Course Participant

LAST CHANCE to book into our online training Digital Empowerment on 21st January from 10am to 1pm. Relevant to ALL espe...
07/01/2026

LAST CHANCE to book into our online training Digital Empowerment on 21st January from 10am to 1pm.

Relevant to ALL especially those receiving support, their families, carers and professionals who help them.

https://arcscotland.org.uk/event/digital-empowerment-2/

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and co...
05/01/2026

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

Find out about up-to-date legislation, policy and good practice and how to translate it into better experiences for everyone involved. Grounded in lived experience, this course informs and inspires anyone involved in transitions to influence lasting, inclusive change.

“The authenticity of the trainers’ knowledge and experience really made this one of the best sessions I have attended.” Previous participant

Getting Transitions Right 1 runs on -

Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 Feb (online, 2 half days) 9.30 - 12.30
Book here - https://shorturl.at/M3win

Thursday 19 Feb (in person, Glasgow) 9.30 - 4.00
Book here - https://shorturl.at/UaTDo

Monday 9 March (in person, Edinburgh) 9.30 - 4.00
Book here - https://shorturl.at/YW1U7

19/12/2025

'I thought the problem was me'

Breaking down barriers starts with understanding.

In this video, Luke shares powerful insights into the realities faced by disabled people and discusses the medical model vs the social model of disability.

If you want to deepen your understanding and take meaningful action, join Luke and Ciara:

♿ Disability, Equity and Intersectionality
📍 Glasgow, The Robertson Trust, Robertson House, 152 Bath Street
📅 26 February 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm

Whether you work in leadership, services, advocacy, or community settings, this course will challenge assumptions, amplify lived experience, and support you to create more inclusive and equitable spaces.

👉 Find out more and book your place:
https://arcscotland.org.uk/event/disability-equity-and-intersectionality/

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and co...
18/12/2025

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

Find out about up-to-date legislation, policy and good practice and how to translate it into better experiences for everyone involved. Grounded in lived experience, this course informs and inspires anyone involved in transitions to influence lasting, inclusive change.

“The authenticity of the trainers’ knowledge and experience really made this one of the best sessions I have attended.” Previous participant

Getting Transitions Right 1 runs on 2nd & 3rd February 2026

Secure your space now: https://arcscotland.org.uk/event/getting-transitions-right-1-the-essentials-2/

After 15 amazing years leading the ARC Scotland SVQ Assessment Centre from strength to strength, this week we wished a v...
18/12/2025

After 15 amazing years leading the ARC Scotland SVQ Assessment Centre from strength to strength, this week we wished a very well deserved and happy retirement to Derek Parker. 🎉 👏

Big boots for Andries Fourie to fill - we're sure the centre will continue to flourish under his capable leadership!

Wishing you the very best in this next chapter Derek Parker —may it be filled with happiness and new adventures!

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and co...
15/12/2025

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

Find out about up-to-date legislation, policy and good practice and how to translate it into better experiences for everyone involved. Grounded in lived experience, this course informs and inspires anyone involved in transitions to influence lasting, inclusive change.

“The authenticity of the trainers’ knowledge and experience really made this one of the best sessions I have attended.” Previous participant

Getting Transitions Right 1 runs on 9th March 2026 at Norton Park Conference Centre in Edinburgh

Secure your space now: https://arcscotland.org.uk/event/getting-transitions-right-1-the-essentials-4/

'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, thi...
11/12/2025

'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'

We are very grateful to the minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP for being with us this afternoon at our conference Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice.

We're pleased she's got to listen to the voices of lived experience from:
- Divergent Influencers
- Parents and carers

Thanks to our fantastic team in the Scottish Transitions Forum Tracey Francis, Rebecca Williams, Lauren Eliott Lockhart and Scott Richardson Read for a fab event!

We spoke a lot about the need for clear concise information today so we want to remind everyone to get into Compass - a free online tool for young people with additional support needs and the adults in their lives: compass.arcscotland.org.uk

The Scottish Government

Our sold out conference Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice is well underway at Dynamic Earth. 📣 We started wi...
11/12/2025

Our sold out conference Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice is well underway at Dynamic Earth. 📣

We started with a warm welcome from Ciara McCarthy (ARC Scotland Divergent Influencers) and James Fletcher setting the scene for the packed day.

We then heard from:
♦️ Clare McAndrew and Grant Laidlaw (The Scottish Government)
♦️ Stefanie Morris and Fiona Dalziel (North Ayrshire Council)
♦️ Ian Bruce and Louise Duff (Skills Development Scotland)
♦️ Jane Cullingworth and Charlotte Pearson (University of Glasgow)

Divergent Influencers Ryan Cuzen and Ciara McCarthy have facilitated a brilliant expert panel taking questions from the room.

Working together, letting young disabled people lead in their transition into adult life (they're the expert of their life!) and investing more in young people as this will benefit everyone's future are some of the key take away from this morning session.

We're looking forward to having Natalie Don-Innes MSP Minister for Children and Young People this afternoon.

Supporting transitions isn’t just about systems, it’s about people, relationships, and building a more inclusive Scotlan...
10/12/2025

Supporting transitions isn’t just about systems, it’s about people, relationships, and building a more inclusive Scotland.
Getting Transitions Right Two is an interactive course for professionals and carers supporting young people with additional support needs into adulthood.
Together, we share tools, real stories, and practical strategies to make change that lasts, one transition at a time.

🗓️ The next session is coming up - book your place today:
👉 https://arcscotland.org.uk/event/getting-transitions-right-2-with-families/

09/12/2025

📣 Beat the January blues!
Join Lynnette on Wednesday 21 January and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Relevant to those receiving support, their families, carers and professionals who help them.
Book now: https://shorturl.at/gaV6L

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