Signport
Deaf Action brought to our attention the new app Signport. This is a digital platform and app making booking a British Sign Language interpreter easier for both individuals and organisations. You can learn more here:
Disabled People’s Question Time Hustings 2026
Disabled People’s Question Time is an accessible hustings event organised by Inclusion Scotland to ensure disabled people are at the heart of political debate ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. You can submit questions for it here:
Submitting Your Question: What Do You Want Politicians to Answer? – Inclusion Scotland
You can register to attend in person or online here:
How to Take Part in Disabled People’s Question Time – In Person or Online – Inclusion Scotland
Online safety and CyberScotland week 23 – 28 February
There are a number of online free webinars to teach about how to stay safe online during the week beginning 23rd February. You can learn more about them here:
CyberScotland Week – Cyber Scotland
New Payment for Carer’s in Scotland
Carers who care for more than one person may be eligible for a new payment in Scotland from March this year. You can learn more about this payment here:
Increased support for carers – Social Security Scotland
Change in Service Provider for help with Scottish Disability Benefits
The role previously undertaken by Voiceability across Scotland in relation to Adult Disability Payment help and appeals will now be undertaken by Advice Direct Scotland from 1st February 2026.
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