Removing barriers, enabling change
Overview
The Access Guides provide technical information and best practice guidelines on accessible design. The guides have been produced in partnership with the Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL).
- Fully wheelchair accessible (pdf)
- Barrier Free (pdf)
- Public Realm (pdf)
Information last updated on 8 April 2022. Please note that information may be subject to change. All information is provided in good faith but Disability Information Scotland does not endorse any product or service referred to within this resource.
If you would like this information guide in another version then please contact us and we will post or email you a copy.
Access and Accessibility:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
How can I search for accessible places to visit in Scotland?
Whether you are planning a meal out, a weekend trip or day out to one of Scotland’s parks, there are websites and apps you can use in your search for an accessible venue or activity.
Euan’s Guide is a disabled access review website and app that aims to ‘remove the fear of the unknown’ and inspire people to try new places.
Disabled Go provide access information on venues across the UK and Ireland.
For more information on accessible places to visit in Scotland search our Scottish Disability Directory .
How can I get a RADAR key?
The National Key Scheme (NKS), often referred to as RADAR keys, offer disabled people independent access to locked public accessible toilets around the country. You can buy from Disability Rights UK either over the phone or through their website.
You can also purchase RADAR keys through some chemists and online.
For further information see our Accessible Toilets information guide or the Disability Rights UK website.
Call the Disability Information Scotland helpline on: 0300 323 9961
Access and Accessibility:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
Organisation | Description |
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SureGRP LTD | Design, Manufacture & Installation of Anti-Slip Flooring Surfaces for Commercial, Industrial and Public Spaces. Our range includes Anti-Slip GRP Flooring & GRP Stair Treads, Nosings, and Landings. |
The Chalet – Dunbar | Three bedroom holiday home with wetroom and hoist system for master bedroom. |
The Cheyne Gang | We run community singing groups for people with long term lung conditions |
The Disaway Trust | Aims: To provide group holidays for people with physical disabilities between the age of 16 – 80 years, in the UK and abroad. Services provided: Holiday arrangements for people with physical disabilities Helpers / carers can be provided if the holidaym… |
The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design | European coalition promoting the ideal of design-for-all |
The Mountain Trike Company | Description of service and products sold: Custom built power assist and manual all terrain wheelchairs designed for accessing the outdoors, offering independence and freedom to explore outdoor destinations. The unique lever drive system of the Mountain… |
Thistle Help Limited | Description of service and products sold: Thistle Help are a team of mobility and small aid specialists dedicated to supplying mobility equipment that truly reflects the needs of those who require support for care and mobility. We offer a range of serv… |
Tomcat SNI Ltd | Description of service and products sold: Tomcat was set up in 1998 to enable people with learning or sensory impairments to cycle. At that time, disability trikes were only really suitable for people with physical difficulties – shutting out a huge pr… |
Transcription Scotland | Services provided: Transcription Scotland provide an audio typing service for all audio or video files. Their service is ideal for podcast transcription, video subtitling, interview or dictation transcription, and many more. Also, as they are based in… |
Tree of Hope | Aims: Tree of Hope provides a charity platform for families to fundraise for their sick & disabled children across the United Kingdom who need surgeries, treatments, adaptations and a variety of therapies that are otherwise unobtainable without pri… |