ARC Scotland
@arcscotland.bsky.social
Achieving Real Change for a more inclusive Scotland. Impactful Training, Powerful Networks and Influential Policy Work.
https://arcscotland.org.uk/
https://arcscotland.org.uk/
We are meeting today online!
The meeting starts at 1:30pm, however you can join early from 1:15pm if you would like a quick chat before the meeting starts. The meeting will end at 3:45pm.
We very much look forward to hearing what you have to say on our theme of Training & learning!
The meeting starts at 1:30pm, however you can join early from 1:15pm if you would like a quick chat before the meeting starts. The meeting will end at 3:45pm.
We very much look forward to hearing what you have to say on our theme of Training & learning!
December 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We are meeting today online!
The meeting starts at 1:30pm, however you can join early from 1:15pm if you would like a quick chat before the meeting starts. The meeting will end at 3:45pm.
We very much look forward to hearing what you have to say on our theme of Training & learning!
The meeting starts at 1:30pm, however you can join early from 1:15pm if you would like a quick chat before the meeting starts. The meeting will end at 3:45pm.
We very much look forward to hearing what you have to say on our theme of Training & learning!
It is a wrap! Thanks so much to Minister @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social for joining us and for her closing statement
'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'
'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It is a wrap! Thanks so much to Minister @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social for joining us and for her closing statement
'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'
'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'
We spoke a lot about the need for clear concise information in transitions so we want to remind everyone to get onto Compass compass.arcscotland.org.uk - a free online tool for young people with additional support needs and the adults in their lives. It is real info, from real people, on real life!
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We spoke a lot about the need for clear concise information in transitions so we want to remind everyone to get onto Compass compass.arcscotland.org.uk - a free online tool for young people with additional support needs and the adults in their lives. It is real info, from real people, on real life!
Rebecca and Lauren from @arcscotland.bsky.social have talked about principles into practice and their work with local authorities in Scotland to improve transitions to young adult life for all young disabled people
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December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Rebecca and Lauren from @arcscotland.bsky.social have talked about principles into practice and their work with local authorities in Scotland to improve transitions to young adult life for all young disabled people
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Tracey is facilitating a panel discussion with parents and carers now. Thanks to parents Amanda Murray and Fiona Kantzidis for sharing their experiences
‘A happy parent is a parent who knows, who has good information from professionals. I want to make sure we have all the boxes ticked for my son’
‘A happy parent is a parent who knows, who has good information from professionals. I want to make sure we have all the boxes ticked for my son’
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tracey is facilitating a panel discussion with parents and carers now. Thanks to parents Amanda Murray and Fiona Kantzidis for sharing their experiences
‘A happy parent is a parent who knows, who has good information from professionals. I want to make sure we have all the boxes ticked for my son’
‘A happy parent is a parent who knows, who has good information from professionals. I want to make sure we have all the boxes ticked for my son’
Eve (Divergent Influencers - follow them on IG!) and James welcomed the Minister for Children and Young People @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social to our conference. Laura, Claire, Rosie are now on stage for a brilliant panel on lived experiences.
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
December 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Eve (Divergent Influencers - follow them on IG!) and James welcomed the Minister for Children and Young People @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social to our conference. Laura, Claire, Rosie are now on stage for a brilliant panel on lived experiences.
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
We now have Jane Cullingworth and Charlotte Pearson from @glasgow.ac.uk talking about their research exploring disabled young people’s transitions into adulthood
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
December 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We now have Jane Cullingworth and Charlotte Pearson from @glasgow.ac.uk talking about their research exploring disabled young people’s transitions into adulthood
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
Ian Bruce and Louise Duff from Skills development Scotland have talked about SDS and the experiences of young disabled people leaving school
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
December 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ian Bruce and Louise Duff from Skills development Scotland have talked about SDS and the experiences of young disabled people leaving school
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
Many thanks to Stefanie Morris, Service Manager Mental Health - Learning Disability @north-ayrshire.bsky.social presenting the work done in North Ayrshire for young disabled people as they move from childhood to adulthood.
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Many thanks to Stefanie Morris, Service Manager Mental Health - Learning Disability @north-ayrshire.bsky.social presenting the work done in North Ayrshire for young disabled people as they move from childhood to adulthood.
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
At our conference we now have Grant Laidlaw, national lead for Getting It Right For Everyone (GIRFE). The GIRFE principles and values are reflected throughout the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People
‘People should be understood holistically’
‘People should be understood holistically’
December 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
At our conference we now have Grant Laidlaw, national lead for Getting It Right For Everyone (GIRFE). The GIRFE principles and values are reflected throughout the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People
‘People should be understood holistically’
‘People should be understood holistically’
Thanks to Clare McAndrew, from the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy Team for presenting the work done on the strategy and the principles behind it
www.gov.scot/publications...
#TogetherForTransitions #InclusiveFutures #ARCScotland
www.gov.scot/publications...
#TogetherForTransitions #InclusiveFutures #ARCScotland
December 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Thanks to Clare McAndrew, from the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy Team for presenting the work done on the strategy and the principles behind it
www.gov.scot/publications...
#TogetherForTransitions #InclusiveFutures #ARCScotland
www.gov.scot/publications...
#TogetherForTransitions #InclusiveFutures #ARCScotland
A warm welcome from Scott (Scottish Transitions Forum), Ciara and Rosie (Divergent Influencers) while James (ARC Scotland Director) is setting the scene for the day.
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A warm welcome from Scott (Scottish Transitions Forum), Ciara and Rosie (Divergent Influencers) while James (ARC Scotland Director) is setting the scene for the day.
Our conference Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice at Dynamic Earth has started!
A sold out event 👏
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #ToghetherForTransitions
A sold out event 👏
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #ToghetherForTransitions
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our conference Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice at Dynamic Earth has started!
A sold out event 👏
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #ToghetherForTransitions
A sold out event 👏
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #ToghetherForTransitions
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:
👉 arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...
#TransitionsSupport #ARCScotland #InclusivePractice #RealChange
🗓️ The next session is coming up - book your place today:
👉 arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...
#TransitionsSupport #ARCScotland #InclusivePractice #RealChange
December 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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:
👉 arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...
#TransitionsSupport #ARCScotland #InclusivePractice #RealChange
🗓️ The next session is coming up - book your place today:
👉 arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...
#TransitionsSupport #ARCScotland #InclusivePractice #RealChange
📣 Beat the January blues!
Join Lynnette and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Designed for professionals, families and anyone receiving support to learn side by side.
📅 Wed 21 Jan
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 online
Book now: shorturl.at/gaV6L
Join Lynnette and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Designed for professionals, families and anyone receiving support to learn side by side.
📅 Wed 21 Jan
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 online
Book now: shorturl.at/gaV6L
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📣 Beat the January blues!
Join Lynnette and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Designed for professionals, families and anyone receiving support to learn side by side.
📅 Wed 21 Jan
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 online
Book now: shorturl.at/gaV6L
Join Lynnette and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Designed for professionals, families and anyone receiving support to learn side by side.
📅 Wed 21 Jan
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 online
Book now: shorturl.at/gaV6L
Only one week to go until the next NIN meeting!
Its next Friday 12th December 1:30pm - 3:45pm. This meeting is online.
The theme is Training and Learning which was selected by NIN Members.
We hope to see you there.
Its next Friday 12th December 1:30pm - 3:45pm. This meeting is online.
The theme is Training and Learning which was selected by NIN Members.
We hope to see you there.
December 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Only one week to go until the next NIN meeting!
Its next Friday 12th December 1:30pm - 3:45pm. This meeting is online.
The theme is Training and Learning which was selected by NIN Members.
We hope to see you there.
Its next Friday 12th December 1:30pm - 3:45pm. This meeting is online.
The theme is Training and Learning which was selected by NIN Members.
We hope to see you there.
You’ll walk away with the tools to communicate confidently and create inclusive workplaces, services, and communities.
Book today and save 25%!
Book here: arcscotland.org.uk/event/disabi...
#Disability #DEI #Intersectionality #LivedExperience #Training #DEITraining #Glasgow
Book today and save 25%!
Book here: arcscotland.org.uk/event/disabi...
#Disability #DEI #Intersectionality #LivedExperience #Training #DEITraining #Glasgow
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
You’ll walk away with the tools to communicate confidently and create inclusive workplaces, services, and communities.
Book today and save 25%!
Book here: arcscotland.org.uk/event/disabi...
#Disability #DEI #Intersectionality #LivedExperience #Training #DEITraining #Glasgow
Book today and save 25%!
Book here: arcscotland.org.uk/event/disabi...
#Disability #DEI #Intersectionality #LivedExperience #Training #DEITraining #Glasgow
Don't forget to have your say before the next NIN meeting through our snap poll on Training and Learning. This is especially important if you cant make it but would still like your voice known in our meeting report.
You can find it here: bit.ly/4pIvb1X Or by scanning the QR code.
You can find it here: bit.ly/4pIvb1X Or by scanning the QR code.
December 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Don't forget to have your say before the next NIN meeting through our snap poll on Training and Learning. This is especially important if you cant make it but would still like your voice known in our meeting report.
You can find it here: bit.ly/4pIvb1X Or by scanning the QR code.
You can find it here: bit.ly/4pIvb1X Or by scanning the QR code.
Power-up your learning in 2026 with Lived Experience led trainings! 💡
Developed and delivered by ARC Scotland workers and ARC Associates, these courses have real-world insight that sticks with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (book now and get 25% discount):
Developed and delivered by ARC Scotland workers and ARC Associates, these courses have real-world insight that sticks with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (book now and get 25% discount):
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Power-up your learning in 2026 with Lived Experience led trainings! 💡
Developed and delivered by ARC Scotland workers and ARC Associates, these courses have real-world insight that sticks with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (book now and get 25% discount):
Developed and delivered by ARC Scotland workers and ARC Associates, these courses have real-world insight that sticks with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (book now and get 25% discount):
Learn about cyber scams, cyberbullying, online grooming and other risks.
Help achieve digital inclusion!
arcscotland.org.uk/event/digita...
#OnlineSafety #LivedExperienceTraining #Autism #Neurodivergence #LearningDisabilities #DigitalInclusion
Help achieve digital inclusion!
arcscotland.org.uk/event/digita...
#OnlineSafety #LivedExperienceTraining #Autism #Neurodivergence #LearningDisabilities #DigitalInclusion
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Learn about cyber scams, cyberbullying, online grooming and other risks.
Help achieve digital inclusion!
arcscotland.org.uk/event/digita...
#OnlineSafety #LivedExperienceTraining #Autism #Neurodivergence #LearningDisabilities #DigitalInclusion
Help achieve digital inclusion!
arcscotland.org.uk/event/digita...
#OnlineSafety #LivedExperienceTraining #Autism #Neurodivergence #LearningDisabilities #DigitalInclusion
At the next NIN we will be running ‘Teach in 10’. They're 10 min workshops led by NIN Members.
Choose which you would like to do. The first 5 people for each workshop will get their choice.
Fill this form to let us know which you want. bit.ly/4pBSlqW
Deadline Mon8 Dec.
Choose which you would like to do. The first 5 people for each workshop will get their choice.
Fill this form to let us know which you want. bit.ly/4pBSlqW
Deadline Mon8 Dec.
December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
At the next NIN we will be running ‘Teach in 10’. They're 10 min workshops led by NIN Members.
Choose which you would like to do. The first 5 people for each workshop will get their choice.
Fill this form to let us know which you want. bit.ly/4pBSlqW
Deadline Mon8 Dec.
Choose which you would like to do. The first 5 people for each workshop will get their choice.
Fill this form to let us know which you want. bit.ly/4pBSlqW
Deadline Mon8 Dec.
DATE – 19th February 2026 - Glasgow
Secure your space now: arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...
Click here to view other dates and venues - arcscotland.org.uk/training/
#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience
Secure your space now: arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...
Click here to view other dates and venues - arcscotland.org.uk/training/
#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
DATE – 19th February 2026 - Glasgow
Secure your space now: arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...
Click here to view other dates and venues - arcscotland.org.uk/training/
#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience
Secure your space now: arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...
Click here to view other dates and venues - arcscotland.org.uk/training/
#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience
4. Dissatisfaction with Government and Barriers to Work and Housing
💬 ‘I really deplore this current government for blaming disabled people for not working’
💬 ‘I had no hot water for 6 months. The heating broke and the landlord didn’t fix it’
💬 ‘I really deplore this current government for blaming disabled people for not working’
💬 ‘I had no hot water for 6 months. The heating broke and the landlord didn’t fix it’
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
4. Dissatisfaction with Government and Barriers to Work and Housing
💬 ‘I really deplore this current government for blaming disabled people for not working’
💬 ‘I had no hot water for 6 months. The heating broke and the landlord didn’t fix it’
💬 ‘I really deplore this current government for blaming disabled people for not working’
💬 ‘I had no hot water for 6 months. The heating broke and the landlord didn’t fix it’
3. Accessibility Barriers
Accessibility barriers in transport and public spaces were a rights issue for many more members:
💬 ‘Support at airports’
💬 ‘Not enough accessible toilets. We need more’
Accessibility barriers in transport and public spaces were a rights issue for many more members:
💬 ‘Support at airports’
💬 ‘Not enough accessible toilets. We need more’
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
3. Accessibility Barriers
Accessibility barriers in transport and public spaces were a rights issue for many more members:
💬 ‘Support at airports’
💬 ‘Not enough accessible toilets. We need more’
Accessibility barriers in transport and public spaces were a rights issue for many more members:
💬 ‘Support at airports’
💬 ‘Not enough accessible toilets. We need more’