Disabled people’s Access Panels and social justice; making a grassroots difference

The Access Panel Network Engagement team at Disability Equality Scotland are hosting an event for International Human Rights Day. 

Date: Thursday 10 December 2026

Time: 1pm to 2pm (Room opens at 12.55pm for check-in)

Location: Zoom (online)

Access to services is a fundamental human right and an essential element of the well-known ‘AAAQ’ element of a human rights based approach (that services are Available, Accessible, Acceptable, and of good Quality). However, as we know, too many disabled people are still denied full enjoyment of this right. 

This event will showcase the work of Access Panels. Unique to Scotland, these are groups of disabled people who volunteer their time and work together to improve accessibility and wider social inclusion in their local communities. At our event, participants will hear direct from Access Panels about action they have taken that has led to real, positive change for disabled people in their communities.

Accessibility and Support

• Captions: live automated captions will be enabled.

• Participation: you are welcome to participate in whatever way works best for you (camera on or off, speaking aloud or using the chat).

• Materials: Slide deck will be shared ahead of time and circulated after the webinar.

• Using Zoom: For information on Zoom's accessibility features, as well as guidance on how to interact using Zoom Meetings, please visit our website on www.disabilityequality.scot/events/accessibility. Also see AbilityNet's handy factsheet help getting started with Zoom How to download and use Zoom for a webinar | AbilityNet.

Need help of have questions?

If you have questions about the event please contact:

• Who: Access Panel Network Engagement Team
• Email: access@disabilityequality.scot.
  
• Phone: 0141 370 0968

We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

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