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’ that 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.
OpenBritain is your website that provides information on accessible tourism in the UK and includes day trips and tourist attractions.
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 and select the ‘Holidays/Respite’ category.
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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UK Mobility Healthcare | Description of service: Stockists of manual / powered wheelchairs, scooters, stairlifts, beds, hoists, incontinence products, walking aids, toilet and bathing aids, kitchen aids, rise / recliner / high back lounge chairs and health care products. Equip… |
University of Edinburgh Disability and Learning Support Service | Aims: To provide potential disabled students, existing students and staff with information and advice on all aspects of support for disabled students To advise the University on disability issues and good practice To mainstream equality and challenge a… |
Values Into Action Scotland | VIAS Services: Supported Employment Services. called TRIPLE E. Elevating, Equally, Excellence. Our 1-2-1 supported employment service is the recognized Stage 1-5 service aimed at securing employment for individuals on the autistic spectrum, have a lear… |
West Audio | Services provided: Induction Loops – Design Installation & Certification: Accredited induction loop system designers and installers ISCVE – accredited hearing loop assessors Design and Certification to EN BS 60018-4 (2006) Churches, care homes, pub… |
Wetwheels Edinburgh CIC | Wetwheels offers a unique opportunity for disabled and disadvantaged people of all ages – including those with multiple, profound and complex impairments – to access the water. Central to our experience is active participation – helping to broaden aspi… |
Wheelfreedom | Description of service and products sold: Wheelfreedom offer a hire service on wheelchairs and rollators/walkers across mainland Britain. With next day delivery, wheelchairs and rollators are shipped in a custom made Wheelfreedom box which collapses fo… |
Wheels to Heal | We recycle unwanted mobility aids. You can donate used items, such as wheelchairs (manual and electric), zimmer frames, rollators, commodes, walking sticks, crutches, hoists and medical beds and much more to send them overseas to provide the gift of mo… |
Whitlees Community Centre | Accessible venue hire in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire |
Winton Castle | Accessible venue hire in East Lothian |
Woodside Dog Agility Club | Description of service: Vehicle conversion and adaptation for drivers and passengers, e.g. hand controls, boot hoists to lift wheelchairs, left foot throttle and person lifts etc. Open Mon to Thursday 09:00 – 17:00 and Fridays 09:00 – 16:00 Additional… |