Capability Scotland calls customers to action

Capability Scotland is calling on its customers to help make sure public services are accessible to disabled people.

Under the new Equality Act every public body in Scotland, including councils, the NHS, education authorities  police and fire service, is required to set equality outcomes to help it focus on what steps it needs to take to ensure its services are available to everyone.

Independent Living in Scotland (ILiS) is organising a series of free seminars to explain exactly what equality outcome setting is and outline how disabled people and organisations can get involved. Many of the events are taking place close to Capability services so it's a great opportunity for people to have their voices heard.

The events are being held on:

Wednesday the 1st of February at the Thistle Hotel, Glasgow.

Monday the 27th of February at Raploch Community Centre, Stirling

Friday 2nd March at North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer

All the events take place between 11am and 3pm and include lunch. There will be presentations from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Disabled People's Organisations and public bodies.

There will also be the chance to take part in workshops to discuss the opportunities and challenges around equality outcome setting for disabled people.

Richard Hamer, Capability Director of External Affairs, commented: "This is great opportunity for our customers whose opinion is sometimes overlooked. I hope many will attend these seminars and make sure their needs are represented."

ILiS project manager Heather Fisken said: "We hope these seminars will inspire Disabled People's Organisations to get involved with equality outcomes setting initiatives held by public bodies, make their voices heard and help achieve real equality in their local area."

To register for a place at the events, please email  contact@ilis.co.uk or call 0141 228 5921.