We offer a full service to journalists who are interested in
Capability Scotland and the role we play in supporting disabled
children and adults throughout Scotland. We can provide expert
opinion, case studies and comments on a range of issues around
disability.
Below you will find a list of Capability's press releases from
our very latest events:
You don't have to move mountains to make Scotland more
accessible…just follow Capability's top five tips,
21/09/2011
Disabled people may be able to climb the UK's highest peak, Ben
Nevis, but they are still having trouble accessing attractions
closer to the ground according to new research by Capability
Scotland.
You don't
have to move mountains press release
Wait is over for 2011 Bowmore Ben Nevis Challenge,
18/08/2011
The wait is almost over for participants in the 2011 Bowmore Ben
Nevis Challenge which takes place this Saturday (20th
August 2011).
Bowmore
Ben Nevis Challenge press release
Trust in short supply as DWP meets disabled people over
benefit changes, 08/07/2011
Meetings held in Edinburgh to resolve disabled people's concerns
about benefit changes have closed with stinging criticism of the
Department of Work and Pension's (DWP) proposals for a replacement
for Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
DWP meeting press release
Bowmore partners with Capability Scotland to take on the
Bowmore Ben Nevis Challenge,
04/03/2011
Bowmore, the first Islay Single Malt whisky, is delighted to
announce its sponsorship of the 2011 Bowmore Ben Nevis
Challenge.
Bowmore Ben Nevis Challenge press release
Bright future for laundry employing disabled
people, 02/02/2011
A unique agreement has secured a bright future for the 30
disabled employees of Edinburgh's St Jude's Laundry.
Bright
future for laundry employing disabled people press release
Major conference encourages fresh thinking about housing
for disabled Scots, 28/12/2010
The problems faced by disabled Scots trying to find suitable
housing will be tackled at a groundbreaking conference in the New
Year.
Download the
Housing Conference press release
Cheers all round as Barred! campaign scoops national
award, 28/10/2010
Capability's campaign to promote better access to pubs and clubs
has won a prestigious national award.
Download
the Barred! award press release
New partnership aims to improve services for Scotland's
families, 27/10/2010
Families throughout Scotland can look forward to support
services that are more in tune with their needs thanks to a new
partnership launched today at the Scottish Parliament.
Download the About Families launch press release
Access all areas...Are outdoor festivals a hit wit
disabled party goers?, 08/07/2010
As T in the Park gets underway this weekend (9th - 12th July)
Capability Scotland is launching new research to find out how easy
it is for disabled people to attend outdoor festivals.
Download
the Access all areas...Press Release
Disabled Scots say 'cheers' to new access laws,
30/07/2010
Disabled people across the country will be popping into their
local for a celebratory tipple as a new law promoting better access
to pubs and clubs is passed in the Scottish Parliament
Downlaod
the Disabled Scots say 'cheers' to new access laws Press
Relase
Disabled Scots demand electoral reform,
18/08/2010
Electoral reform is necessary to improve access to voting for
disabled people according to new research by Capability Scotland
and Scope.
Download the
Disabled Scots demand electoral reform Press Release
