Below you will find a list of Capability Scotland's press releases.
Capability offers retail therapy to Edinburgh recruitment consultants
31/05/10
A group of Edinburgh based recruitment consultants will be able to add window dressing to their CVs this week when they volunteer in Capability Scotland shops throughout the city.
Download Retail Therapy for Recruitment Consultants press release
Changing Rooms challenge for Capability Scotland and Scottish Enterprise
20th May 2010
As part of a community engagement programme, two teams of Scottish Enterprise employees are taking part in an Apprentice-style challenge to raise money for Capability Scotland.
Download Changing Rooms Press Release
Politician's fail to attract disabled voters
3rd May 2010
Politicians from all parties are missing out on the opportunity to attract a significant number of undecided voters according to new research from Capability Scotland.
Download the voting intentions press release
Capability helps catch disability crime
May 2010
Capability Scotland has teamed up with Lothian and Borders Police to encourage more disabled people to come forward when crimes are committed against them.
Download the remote reporting press release
Partnership makes paid employment a reality for many more disabled people across Scotland
14/04/10
Thousands of disabled people in Scotland will benefit from a new joint venture aimed at helping those who want to gain sustained, paid employment to get into work.
Download the employment partnership press release
No room at the Inn for disabled people this Christmas
15/12/09
‘Tis the season to be jolly... especially as the number of disabled people in employment this year has tripled since 2004. But a new report from Capability Scotland has revealed that a lack of information about access to, and within, popular work Christmas party venues is leaving disabled people out in the cold this festive season.
Download the Christmas party venue press release
Send some sparkle our way - Donate a dress
11/12/09
Treat yourself to a new party dress this Christmas with a clear conscience! Capability Scotland is urging women around Scotland not to let last year's dress go to waste at the back of your wardrobe - instead donate it to your local Capability shop.
Download the donate a dress press release
Local campaigner's crusade goes from pint to parliament size
3/12/09
A local disabled campaigner lobbying to improve the accessibility of Edinburgh's pubs will see his facebook campaign have a national impact when it is debated in Parliament tomorrow afternoon.
Download the Barred! campaign press release
Capability Chief Executive re-elected to the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board
23/11/09
Alan Dickson, Chief Executive of Capability Scotland has been re-elected to the Governing Board of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Mr Dickson is a key figure in the world of Paralympic sport and has long been a champion in the drive to open up sport to more disabled people, both as participants and spectators.
Download the IPC Governing Board press release
Justice Minister opens top level summit between disabled people and the Scottish justice sector
16/11/09
Disabled people united with professionals and practitioners from the justice sector on Monday 16 November in a national conference aimed at improving disabled people’s access to justice in Scotland.
Download the access to justice conference press release
Disabled people in Scotland report no improvement to physical access
1/10/09
Five years on from changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requiring physical access improvements to be made to property, new research by Capability Scotland commissioned to mark today’s anniversary of those changes, shows that disabled people in Scotland are three times as likely as non-disabled people to report that there has been no improvement in physical access.
Download the DDA anniversary press release
Unique Scottish partnership will ensure justice for disabled people
11/08/09
A unique partnership between the Scottish justice sector and disability organisations is launched today aimed at improving disabled people’s access to justice.
Download the Unique Scottish Justice Partnership press release
Corseford School scoops national award for Personal Finance Education
10/07/09
Capability’s Corseford School has rounded off an excellent year after becoming the only Scottish school to take home an award at this year’s RBS Personal Finance and Education Awards.
Download the RBS Personal Finance and Education award press release
Revolutionary technology unveiled at Capability’s Corsford School
05/06/09
A revolutionary software system which enables children with communication difficulties to take control of conversation has been unveiled at Capability’s Corsford School.
Downlaod the How was school today? press release
Capability Scotland celebrates success for landmark hate crime bill
03/06/09
The passing by the Scottish Parliament of Patrick Harvie’s milestone Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill sees the culmination of many years campaigning by Capability Scotland.
Download the Hate Crime Press Release
Government Minister gets a grilling over welfare reform and equality bills
30/03/09
Disabled people gave Scotland Office minister Ann McKechin a grilling over the government's proposed welfare reforms today.
Download the Ann McKechin Q and A press release
Capability's Corseford School gets top marks
18/02/09
Capability's Corseford School today has been praised for providing "a high quality of education and care" in a Government report.
Corseford School Government Inspection February 2009
RoBo Room opening at Corseford School
11/02/09
Julie McElroy, who starred in the BBC Beyound Boundaries series, opened a new state-of-the-art facility at Capability Scotland's Corseford School today.
Download the RoBo Room opening at Corseford School
A Fair Deal Christmas Plea to Transport Minister
15/12/08
Campaigners today urged the Scottish Government to grant Scotland’s older and disabled people’s wish for a “Fare Deal” this Christmas.
Download the AFD Christmas plea to Transport Minister 15 12 08
Public Support Wheelchair Access on Buses
4/12/2008
Capability Scotland today welcomed public backing from the people of Edinburgh for disabled access on the city’s buses.
Download the Public Support Wheelchair Access on Buses press release
East Lothian man Gavin Buglass receives John Muir Award
26/11/2008
East Lothian man Gavin Buglass will be presented with a John Muir Award by Jo Moulin of the John Muir Birthplace Trust in Dunbar.
Download the East Lothian man Gavin Buglass receives John Muir Award press release
Barclays Boost for Capability Scotland
24/11/2008
Big-hearted Barclays Bank staff in Edinburgh have swapped their PCs for paint-brushes and plant pots to transform residential accommodation and a garden for Capability Scotland.
Download the Barclays Capability Make-over press release
Capability Scotland and Scope exceed target for ground-breaking fundraising challenge
20/11/2008
Employees from some of the UK’s leading companies helped raised £111,000 by taking part in the Ben Nevis Challenge - the first ever ascent of Ben Nevis led by disabled people.
Download the Ben Nevis Challenge Total November 2008 press release
Green Award for Capability Scotland Courseford Pupils
03/11/2008
Capability Scotland’s Corseford School in Kilbarchan has received international recognition for its contribution to the environment.
Download the Green Award for Capability Scotland Corseford pupils press release.
New Brand for Capability
31/10/2008
Capability unveiled its new look – including a colourful logo and a makeover for its 19 high street shops - at a stylish launch event at Edinburgh's Dynamic Earth.
Download the New Look for Capability Scotland press release.
Access To Sport
30/10/2008
The report identifies barriers preventing many of Scotland’s one million disabled people taking part in sport and exercise, recommends ways of removing the barriers and cites examples of good practice.
Download the Access to Sport press release.
Capability Dundee Communications Research
30/10/2008
Capability Scotland and Dundee University are joining forces to develop an electronic “passport” to improve hospital care for disabled people.
Download Capability Dundee communication research press release