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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Altogether Travel | Services provided: Altogether Travel is the award winning Supported Holiday and Travel company. This unique service combines a travel agent with a care company, they are the UK’s first Care Inspectorate registered travel company. This means they can… |
Angus Access Panel | Provide information on disability & access issues and campaign for, and advise on improved access to the environment |
Aspire2 Mobility | From scooters to active wheelchairs, riser chairs, beds, and everything in between; we’re committed to helping you find the best solution to live your life as freely and comfortably as possible. Although we’re based in the middle of the English country… |
Assist Architects Ltd. | Offer services in architecture with emphasis in social housing and areas of greater need |
Astley Hall | Accessible venue hire in Arisaig, Highland |
Atlas Lifts & Services Ltd | Description of service: Supply, installation and maintenance of domestic and commercial stairlifts, ceiling track hoists, gantry systems, mobile hoists, passenger lifts, goods lifts, platform lifts, and disabled access lifts throughout the north east o… |
Autism Specific Consultancy Services Scotland Ltd | Autism Specific Consultancy Services Scotland Ltd (ASCS-S) offers a range of services that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of its customer. The Autism Consultant and Director of ASCS-S’ has over two decades of experience in the Health and So… |
Back Up Trust | Aims: The Back-Up Trust inspires people to transform their lives after spinal cord injury. The charity challenges perceptions of disability and run services which grow confidence and independence and offer a supportive network. Services provided: Hold… |
Badenoch and Strathspey Disability Access Panel | Ensure suitable access provision for disabled people in Badenoch |
Barra Access Panel | Ensure suitable access provision for disabled people in Barra |