Glasgow Disability Alliance
Run by and for disabled people, we have 5000+ members across Greater Glasgow — diverse disabled people, people with long term conditions, and member organisations led by disabled people; and a thriving network of associate members — people, partners and allies who support our aims.
Our programmes support disabled people and those with long term conditions across Glasgow – you do not need to be a member to take part.
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.
Disabled People Make Glasgow too!
GDA’s hybrid hustings event (in person and online) took place on Friday 22nd April 2022 at the Double Tree Hilton, Glasgow. Around 100 disabled people joined…
Read MoreManifesto 2022: Disabled People Make Glasgow Too!
Disabled people face barriers, inequality and poorer outcomes across all areas of life. Lack of understanding and inadequate resources prevent us from accessing vital services…
Read MoreReport Launch: “Triple Whammy” – disabled women’s lived experiences of covid-19.
To mark International Women’s Day, #IWD2022, GDA has launched it’s report into disabled women’s lived experiences of covid-19: Triple Whammy – disabled women’s lived experiences…
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Ending Poverty and Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled People in Glasgow beyond Covid-19
PublicationThis report from the Disability Workstream of Glasgow City Council’s Social Recovery Task Force, supported by a researcher from University of Glasgow’s Centre for Disability Research, makes recommendations to remove intertwining poverty and employment barriers affecting disabled people. The report describes the range of policy levers available at UK, Scotland and Glasgow levels to address disabled peoples’ poverty and reduce Scotland’s Disability Employment Gap.
The recommendations in this report will enable thousands of disabled people in Glasgow to be able to improve and secure their economic and social contributions to the city, to gain greater opportunities and higher incomes. Ending poverty and removing barriers to work for disabled people will ultimately benefit everyone in the city.
Download NowDisabled People Make Glasgow Too! Manifesto for Scottish Local Government Elections 2022
PublicationDisabled people face barriers, inequality and poorer outcomes across all areas of life. These are inequalities that Glasgow City Council has the power to immediately mitigate and reduce – working with DPOs!
For decades, disabled people have been striving to influence change: to eradicate barriers, accelerate equality and realise our Human Rights. It is clearer now more than ever that disabled people’s equality will benefit the whole of society.
Download NowTriple Whammy: Disabled Women’s Lived Experiences of Covid-19 Voices, Priorities and Actions for Change – full report (PDF + plain text)
PublicationOur engagement with members throughout Covid-19 demonstrated that, although we may all be in the same storm, we have most certainly not been in the same boat. For disabled people there have been fewer lifelines within reach – and particular inequalities for disabled women quickly emerged.
One group of GDA women described the “triple whammy” of:
being disabled
being a woman
and dealing with Covid.Alternative formats of this report coming soon!
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