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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Changing Places UK | The Changing Places Toilet UK Consortium campaign on behalf of the thousands of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers, and the many other disabled people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. Providing Changing… |
Charleston Community Centre and Library | Description There are 3 rooms available for hire. The Heather Room seats 6 people, the Saffron Room seats 16 people and the Janet Fox Hall seats 80 people. A PC, internet and wi-fi are available. Tea and coffee can be provided. Accessible facilities Di… |
City Of Glasgow Disabled Aid Specialists | We are a family run buisness since 1988 providing & specializing is disabled access ramps. We provide Free Estimates & all out Galvanised Ramps are bespoke to each client & manufactured & installed by us. We can apply for Planning Conse… |
Civil Rights First | “We aim to promote social justice with delivery to everyone in society, through a valued, tailored advice and effective advocacy service.” Civil Rights First aims to provide effective advice to all citizens, where access to justice and money advice is… |
Clober Farm (Spinal Injuries Scotland) | Description: Fully accessible living accomodation and accessible garden with patio area and raises beds, designed with wheelchair users in mind. Close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Open all year. Level access throughout Sleeps 6 WiFi internet acces… |
Clydesdale Citizens Advice Bureau | Aims: To ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available; or through an inability to express their needs. Services provided: Provide information, advice, assistance on:- Welfare… |
Coatbridge Community Centre | Accessible venue hire in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire |
COMMTACS Training and Development | Aims: COMMTACS aims to deliver high quality training services within deaf and deafblind awareness, and communication tactics with deaf and deafblind people. Services provided: Provide high quality BSL translation services of leaflets and web video clip… |
Corran Halls | Accessible venue hire in Argyll and Bute |
Corseford Short Breaks Respite Service- Capability Scotland | Overnight respite and day services for 5-21 years with complex health and social support needs. |