Glasgow Disability Alliance
GDA is a disabled people-led organisation (DPO) controlled by our 5500+ disabled members.
We are the largest groundswell of disabled members in Europe and a leading, celebrated example of a grassroots community of identity driving improvements to disabled people’s lives in parallel with wider changes to policies, services and society.
GDA Membership
Our free, accessible learning and events:
- Bring people together
- Build confidence and connections
- Unlock opportunities to participate, contribute, and use your voice
- Transport, personal assistance, and communication support provided
Membership is free!
Join GDA for updates on all our events and opportunities.
Our vision is a world where disabled people participate fully and lead our own lives with our human rights upheld, connecting with peers and opportunities; contributing to families, communities and wider society on a full and equal basis alongside non-disabled people.
Our mission is to promote equality, rights and social justice with and for disabled people and we do this through programmes which build confidence, connections and capacity of disabled people.
Our programmes support disabled people and those with long term conditions across Glasgow – you do not need to be a member to take part.
Over the last 4 years, GDA has transformed our delivery model to respond to the urgent and pressing needs of disabled people. We have pioneered a truly participative model whereby people can join our programmes and activities in person or online.
An open letter from the Disabled People’s Movement
Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) in Scotland wrote an open letter on Wednesday 20th November, to call on the Scottish Government, COSLA, Unions and all political parties to “not let the moment pass” and to continue to work together, alongside disabled people, on developing a National Care Service with those who need social care at the heart of its design and delivery.
Read MoreDisabled People Demand Justice!
Campaign Fortnight:Tuesday 22nd October –Monday 4th November 2024 Disability Equality Scotland, Glasgow Disability Alliance, Inclusion Scotland and Disabled People-Led Organisations across Scotland are joining together…
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Disabled People Challenge Poverty!
150+ members of Glasgow Disability Alliance and their supporters and allies met in person and online on Friday 11 October 2024 to raise the collective…
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An open letter from the Disabled People’s Movement! The National Care Service: If not now, when?
PublicationThe signatories to this letter are leaders within the Disabled People’s Movement in Scotland (the Movement). We are disabled people, and we represent disabled people across Scotland. We know the stark reality of disabled people’s lives and the urgent issues that must be addressed – not least social care.
We are truly shocked to hear reports that the National Care Service will be delayed or scrapped altogether. This cannot be allowed to happen when wholesale reform is so urgently needed.Download Now
GDA Manifesto Film 2024
FilmGDA members talking about the General Election 2024 manifesto asks.
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Disabled People Challenge Poverty – survey findings summary
PublicationGDA conducted a survey of over 600 members to quantify the current situation facing disabled people and to share this evidence – both quantitative and qualitative – with those in power so that vital and urgent action can be taken.
The findings paint a bleak picture of disabled people, struggling to manage financially and unable to access the services and supports they need at this time.
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