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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Beach Ballroom | Accessible venue hire in Aberdeen |
Beach Wheelchair Project North Berwick | Services provided: We are based in the Beach Hut in North Berwick Harbour. We provide free hires of beach wheelchairs to help anyone with reduced mobility to get on the sand at our beautiful beach. We have a range of wheelchairs to suit as many people… |
Bearsden Public Hall | Accessible venue hire in Bearsden Glasgow |
Birds of Paradise Theatre Company | Birds of Paradise is a theatre company based in Scotland that was founded in 1993 – you can find out more about the history of the company on their website. Through our work and activity we want to help bring about positive change in the theatre and ar… |
Blue Sky Mobility | Description of service and products sold: Stockists of mobility scooters and wheelchairs, adjustable beds and mattresses, stairlifts, riser / recliner chairs, walking aids, daily living aids, ramps, health and wellbeing products, and other mobility equ… |
Braille Bliss | I make braille greeting cards. I also transcribe invitation inserts for weddings, birthdays, save the dates. I also do letter/leaflet inserts for funerals, general letters for personal orbusiness, such as bills, vet letters etc. Leaflets and self adh… |
Braille Chess Association | Aims: To support, encourage and promote the playing of chess by blind and partially sighted people throughout the UK. Services provided: Provide information and advice on all aspects of chess in braille, cassette, large print and on the internet Runs a… |
Bridgend Community Centre | Accessible venue hire in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire |
British Deaf Association | Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s only official national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) also used in Northern Ireland. We hold international status as an Ordinary M… |
Business Disability Forum | Aims: To make it easier for organisations to employ disabled people, retain employees and to serve disabled customers. Services provided: A helpline which offers a unique service to forum members, providing expert information on all aspects of disabili… |