Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities

Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities SCLD's vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives. Human Rights | Leadership | Evidence

Human Rights | Leadership | Evidence

The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities’ (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives.

John C says ““Being seen means being listened to.” Everyone has the right to have their voice heard.This Scottish Learni...
22/08/2026

John C says ““Being seen means being listened to.”

Everyone has the right to have their voice heard.

This Scottish Learning Disability Week, we’re saying:
I am here… to be seen.

👀 Listen to me.
💬 Hear my voice.
🤝 Respect my choices.


Find out more and get involved: https://zurl.co/lYfBd

21/08/2026

Living a Good Life
People First Highland Annual Conference 2026

As part of Learning Disability Week, People First Highland’s annual conference is coming up, and this year our theme is Living a Good Life.

At the conference, we’ll be asking:

What supports you to live a good life?

Is it:
Being respected and having my rights
Feeling well and getting the right support
Having friends and feeling connected

And, most importantly, what could make your life better?

We’ll be giving people the chance to share their own thoughts, ideas and experiences, because the people who live with learning disabilities every day are the people who know what makes a good life.

Saturday 12 September, 12pm to 3pm
At the Discovery College, Inverness.

We can’t wait to come together, listen to people’s voices and celebrate what it means to live a good life. 💚

Email [email protected] to book your place.

Your story. Your voice. Your rights.Scottish Learning Disability Week is a chance to share your experience and call for ...
21/08/2026

Your story. Your voice. Your rights.

Scottish Learning Disability Week is a chance to share your experience and call for change.

What does being seen mean to you?

When have you felt included? When have you felt left out? What could have been different?

Your story can help other people understand what life is like for people with learning disabilities and what needs to change to make sure people are respected, included and have equal opportunities.

You can write it, draw it, make a video or record your voice.

There is no right way to tell your story. Tell it your way.

Find the storytelling template here: https://zurl.co/bRM9b

📣 – Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026Join us online as we launch Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026!📅 Monday ...
20/08/2026

📣 – Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026

Join us online as we launch Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026!

📅 Monday 7 September
⏰ 12:30–1:20pm
💻 Online via Zoom

This year, we’re saying: I Am Here to Be Seen.

Led by people with learning disabilities, this interactive event will explore what it means to be seen, heard and included – and why that matters for our human rights.

💬 Hear directly from people with learning disabilities
🗣️ Have your say on what needs to change
📅 Find out what’s happening during the week
✋ Make your own pledge and take action

Hosted by Bruce Adamson, Chief Executive of SCLD, everyone is welcome – people with learning disabilities, families and carers, professionals, organisations, partners and anyone who wants to help create change.

Be there. Be heard. Be part of the change.

👉 Register to join us: https://zurl.co/eoWEL

What does being seen mean to you?
19/08/2026

What does being seen mean to you?

📅 Planning something for Scottish Learning Disability Week?Whether it’s a Conversation Café, a creative activity, a comm...
18/08/2026

📅 Planning something for Scottish Learning Disability Week?

Whether it’s a Conversation Café, a creative activity, a community event or something completely your own, we want to help you share it.

Scottish Learning Disability Week is about bringing people together, sharing stories, starting conversations and challenging barriers.

Register your event so we can help spread the word.

Let’s build a Scotland where people with learning disabilities are respected, included and have equal opportunities.

https://zurl.co/len0I

📣 3 WEEKS TO GO!In three weeks, Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026 begins.This year’s theme is: I am here… to be see...
17/08/2026

📣 3 WEEKS TO GO!

In three weeks, Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026 begins.

This year’s theme is: I am here… to be seen

Being seen means more than being noticed.
It means:
👂 being listened to
🤝 being included
⭐ having your strengths valued
🗣️ having your choices respected
❤️ being recognised for who you really are

These aren’t things people should have to fight for. They are part of what it means to live in a fair and equal society.

How will you help make sure people with learning disabilities are seen, heard and included?

Get Involved https://zurl.co/2cL9G

👋 Meet our new Trustee, Natasha Spassiani. Natasha is an inclusive researcher and academic whose work focuses on health ...
14/08/2026

👋 Meet our new Trustee, Natasha Spassiani.

Natasha is an inclusive researcher and academic whose work focuses on health equity, human rights and disability justice. With experience across the UK, Ireland, the USA and Canada, she brings an international perspective and is committed to amplifying the leadership and lived expertise of people with learning disabilities.

Natasha says “I am delighted to be joining the SCLD Board. I believe that lived experience, collaboration and inclusive research all have an important role to play in creating positive change. I look forward to contributing my expertise, learning from the voices and experiences of people with learning disabilities, and supporting SCLD's vision of a more inclusive Scotland."

Find out more about Natasha: https://zurl.co/evhlN

Please join us in giving Natasha a warm welcome!

👋 Meet our new Trustee, Barry Sillers. Barry has held leadership roles across health and social care, justice, defence a...
13/08/2026

👋 Meet our new Trustee, Barry Sillers.

Barry has held leadership roles across health and social care, justice, defence and the voluntary sector. Alongside this wealth of experience, he brings lived experience and a deep commitment to helping people with learning disabilities make meaningful contributions in their communities.

Barry says "In terms of improving the lives of learning disabled people, I believe thinking is essential, talking is good and doing is great, but delivering, rights-based, sustainable, system wide impact, is what must happen to progress our shared Vision. I believe SCLD has the potential to play a leading role in this life changing work and that is why I was delighted to join the Board"

Read Barry's biography on our website: https://zurl.co/nOr0G

Please join us in giving Barry a warm welcome!

👋 Meet our new Trustee, Beth Morrison. Beth is the founder of Positive and Active Behaviour Support Scotland (PABSS) and...
12/08/2026

👋 Meet our new Trustee, Beth Morrison.

Beth is the founder of Positive and Active Behaviour Support Scotland (PABSS) and a nationally recognised advocate for children's rights, trauma-informed practice and safeguarding. Her work has helped shape policy, improve professional practice and champion the rights of disabled children across Scotland.

Find out more about Beth's journey and what she'll bring to SCLD by reading her full biography on our website: https://zurl.co/G1VK4

Please join us in giving Bath a warm welcome!

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