ARC Scotland

29/09/2025

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

Join us for our Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 20th November, 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.

25% off ending soon – reserve your spot now!

25/09/2025

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-2/

22/09/2025

‘The most informative and fun training I have ever attended’ – Course Participant

Don’t miss out – secure your ticket now for our Disability, Equity and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 20th November, 10am – 4pm.

Co-delivered by young adults with lived experience, this session will provide you with valuable insights into the needs of disabled individuals, including neurodivergent people and those with learning disabilities. You’ll walk away with the tools to communicate confidently and create inclusive workplaces, services, and communities.

Book today and save 25%!

Book here: https://arcscotland.org.uk/event/disability-equity-and-intersectionality/

22/09/2025

Don’t miss out! Our new course Balancing the Scales provides the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the experience of everyone you encounter with communication support needs.

Grounded in lived experience, this course informs and inspires justice social workers to translate it into more meaningful participation for everyone.

“The presenters were people who were passionate about changing things and looking at things differently” Previous participant

Book today - https://arcscotland.org.uk/event/balancing-the-scales-including-adults-with-communication-support-needs/



Tony Bowman and Paul McKee – both work in the SOLD Network and are specialists in approaches to prevent and reduce offending for people with communication support needs.

15/09/2025

‘I feel very informed, motivated and energised by the training’ – course participant

Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 29th October 10am – 1pm.

Learn about cyber scams, cyberbullying, online grooming and other risks.

Help achieve digital inclusion!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-empowerment-tickets-1436584696499?aff=Facebook

11/09/2025

Exciting news for the National Involvement Network

09/09/2025

Brilliant pictures from the National Involvement Network meeting in Edinburgh last week!

Voting for the new NIN Co-Chairs is now closed.

Keep your eyes peeled on their page - by the end of this week they'll announce which of the 9 candidates have been elected! 👏

06/09/2025

So much to do, so little time. Why spend hours spent hunting for information? Compass guides you through transitions, with everything in one place and there when you need it.

Any professional can create a Compass Pro account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and sign up.

01/09/2025

The National Involvement Network Co-chairs election is open!

Tonight is the first opportunity to meet the 9 candidates, online!

All the best to all of them 👏

Co-Chair Election - Online Husting Tonight!

We are running an online election meeting on Zoom tonight. You will hear from each of the candidates, and will have chance to ask them questions. If you can’t make it to the in-person NIN meeting in Edinburgh on Wednesday, this is a good chance to help you decide who to vote for.

The link will be in your email inbox. Get in touch if you don't have it.

27/08/2025

Thanks so much Grampian Hospitals Art Trust !

Another great Lived Experience course delivered by ARC Scotland trainers and ARC Scotland Associates. 👏👇

27/08/2025

Want to ensure you’re reaching all of your clients? Our new training course Balancing the Scales will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the experience of everyone you encounter with communication support needs.

Grounded in lived experience, this course informs and inspires anyone involved in justice to translate it into more meaningful participation for everyone.

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

Balancing the Scales runs on October 16th. Secure your space now - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balancing-the-scales-including-adults-with-communication-support-needs-tickets-1122850338589?aff=ARCFacebook

22/08/2025

Compass. Giving you confidence

Successful transition means support to pursue your own goals – not someone else’s.

Compass helps young people and their parents or carers, and professionals, to work out what “good” looks like.

Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and set up your account.

Successful transition means support to pursue your own goals – not someone else’s. Compass helps young people with additional support needs, their parents or...