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 5 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.
GDA Members Challenge their MPs
On the 9th of July, disabled people were alarmed and devastated at the passing of the UK Government’s Universal Credit Bill in the House of Commons. This third reading was the most recent step in what has proved to be an arduous and contentious legislative journey, intended to cut disability benefits and balance the books on the backs of sick and disabled people
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Disability Equality Plan is a small step but Scotland needs big leaps to deliver for disabled people.
On Friday 20th June, Disabled Peoples’ organisations, Inclusion Scotland, Glasgow Disability Alliance, and Disability Equality Scotland hosted a joint event with the Scottish Government to…
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The National Care Service – Where Now?
This paper has been prepared following shared discussions between six organisations: the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS), the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (The ALLIANCE), Inclusion Scotland, the Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA), Scottish Care and the Coalition of Carers in Scotland.
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The National Care Service – Where Now?
PublicationThis paper has been prepared following shared discussions between six organisations: the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS), the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (The ALLIANCE), Inclusion Scotland, the Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA), Scottish Care and the Coalition of Carers in Scotland.
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GDA WRO Application Form 2025 and additional documentation
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Learning & Events Bulletin – March 2025
PublicationFind out what’s happening at GDA this March!
Hybrid event: Disabled People and the National Care Service. Friday 14th March 10am – 2.30pm.
• Hear from Maree Todd, Minister for Social Care.
• Enjoy a new performance of the Purple Poncho Players.
• Find out what’s next for the National Care Service.
• Explore our Photo Voice Exhibition.To register your interest in our event and/or learning sessions: call: 0141 556 7103,
or text: 07958 299 496,
or email: [email protected]All GDA in-person learning sessions are completely free to attend. They are a great way to meet other GDA members and socialise in a supported environment – and of course to try a fun activity at the same time!
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