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ALT Hannah and JB sit at a long table with lots of digital equipment, including laptops and iPads. There are lots of cables visible. Hannah is wearing a headset and mask and holding a microphone. A tech assistant is in the background, as well as a camera on a tripod. A large screen in the background reads 'Welcome! Disabled People's Participation in Climate Justice listening and learning event.'
ALT A group of people are sitting around a table. They are looking at a man standing beside them who has a guitar. The table has lots of colourful post it notes on it and behind them is a flip chart which have song lyrics written on them.
ALT Four flipcharts are sitting on the floor of a hall in a row. They have song lyrics written on them.
ALT A group of people are standing and sitting, facing someone who is holding up a flipchart which has song lyrics written on it. At the front right of the photograph is a man with a guitar who is leading the group in singing.
ALT Graphic for Wellbeing Wednesday with in the middle the Glasgow Disability Alliance logo. The background is light blue with dark blue circular accents. At the bottom, there is a website link: www.aliss.org, along with the ALISS logo and ALLIANCE logo.
ALT 150+ GDA members plus guests and supporters are gathered in hotel ballroom to listen to presentation about GDA's Survey of 756 members and to hear from anti-poverty campaigners about how they are embedding disability as a priority for actions in their work. Image shows the audience facing a Panel in the far distance with screen up showing those speaking as well as those online
ALT Slide shows Karen Wylie, Policy & Participation Manager of GDA standing on stage presenting findings of survey. Heading of Slide on giant screen behind Karen is titled "Disabled People's Key Concerns" and states the following: "Key concerns for yourself and / or other disabled people: Benefits or potential benefits cuts. Money. Disabled people's equality and human rights. Mental health / mental ill health. Social isolation and loneliness."
ALT 150+ GDA members plus guests and supporters are gathered in hotel ballroom to listen to presentation about GDA's Survey of 756 members and to hear from anti-poverty campaigners about how they are embedding disability as a priority for actions in their work. Image shows the audience facing a Panel in the far distance with screen up showing those speaking as well as those online
ALT Slide shows Karen Wylie, Policy & Participation Manager of GDA standing on stage presenting findings of survey. Heading of Slide on giant screen behind Karen is titled "Disabled People's Key Concerns" and states the following: "Key concerns for yourself and / or other disabled people: Benefits or potential benefits cuts. Money. Disabled people's equality and human rights. Mental health / mental ill health. Social isolation and loneliness."
ALT A GDA member sits with the DJing tutor in front of a laptop, mixing desk, speakers, headphones.
![GDA is looking for a new Admin & Access Officer! [Photo of two hands holding up a sign reading ‘We are hiring!’] We’re looking for an experienced admin professional to join our team, working collaboratively with other GDA staff and partners. GDA is a multi-award-winning disabled people’s organisation (DPO) controlled by almost 6,000 disabled members, the largest groundswell of disabled people in Europe. Want to join our team? Applications close this Monday 29 September at 5pm. [GDA logo.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G1tYxNQW8AE0IpS.jpg?name=orig)
ALT GDA is looking for a new Admin & Access Officer! [Photo of two hands holding up a sign reading ‘We are hiring!’] We’re looking for an experienced admin professional to join our team, working collaboratively with other GDA staff and partners. GDA is a multi-award-winning disabled people’s organisation (DPO) controlled by almost 6,000 disabled members, the largest groundswell of disabled people in Europe. Want to join our team? Applications close this Monday 29 September at 5pm. [GDA logo.]
ALT GDA office closed for the long weekend! GDA logo. Sorry we’re closed. The GDA office is closed today, Friday 26, and Monday 29 September. During this time, our phone lines and emails will not be monitored. We will reopen on Tuesday 30 September. See you then!
![International Day of Sign Languages. 23 September 2025. Contact us via an online Sign Language Interpreter. Contact Scotland BSL. [Graphic: outline of two open hands facing each other. Concentric circles are radiating from them, with the number 2025.] The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide. Collectively, they use more than 300 different sign languages. Many GDA members are deaf or have hearing loss. Join us today: email info@gdaonline.co.uk or reach out via Contact Scotland BSL, the national BSL video interpreting relay service. GDA logo.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G1iY4B0XgAAJC06.jpg?name=orig)
ALT International Day of Sign Languages. 23 September 2025. Contact us via an online Sign Language Interpreter. Contact Scotland BSL. [Graphic: outline of two open hands facing each other. Concentric circles are radiating from them, with the number 2025.] The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide. Collectively, they use more than 300 different sign languages. Many GDA members are deaf or have hearing loss. Join us today: email [email protected] or reach out via Contact Scotland BSL, the national BSL video interpreting relay service. GDA logo.
![Come along to our Doors Open Day exhibition, Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 September! [Photo: A GDA member sits in a wheelchair looking down a blocked footpath. Two large orange cones are in front of them, alongside signs reading ‘Footpath closed ahead’ and ‘Pedestrians’ with an arrow pointing left. Further down the road, a large sign indicates that the last of four lanes is closed. GDA logo.] Doors Open, But Can I Get In? ‘Get you in town?’ Seems simple enough, but navigating the changing streets of Glasgow’s city centre can be anything but. GDA members set out to explore how accessible the city really is, capturing their experiences through photography and creative writing. Check out the exhibition: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G1D6mo5XoAAFzJV.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Come along to our Doors Open Day exhibition, Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 September! [Photo: A GDA member sits in a wheelchair looking down a blocked footpath. Two large orange cones are in front of them, alongside signs reading ‘Footpath closed ahead’ and ‘Pedestrians’ with an arrow pointing left. Further down the road, a large sign indicates that the last of four lanes is closed. GDA logo.] Doors Open, But Can I Get In? ‘Get you in town?’ Seems simple enough, but navigating the changing streets of Glasgow’s city centre can be anything but. GDA members set out to explore how accessible the city really is, capturing their experiences through photography and creative writing. Check out the exhibition: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW.
![The latest GDA learning and events bulletin is in the post! Keep an eye out on your letterbox, inbox and our website for information about upcoming GDA activities and projects! [Photo: GDA PA Matty smiles as he holds up an envelope. In his other hand is a trolley with large mailbags in it.] [Inset photo: a hand holds the bulletin open on a double-page spread detailing the ‘EmPOWER 65+’ and ‘GDA Wellbeing’ projects.] [GDA logo.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G0lKE06XIAAwKTQ.jpg?name=orig)
ALT The latest GDA learning and events bulletin is in the post! Keep an eye out on your letterbox, inbox and our website for information about upcoming GDA activities and projects! [Photo: GDA PA Matty smiles as he holds up an envelope. In his other hand is a trolley with large mailbags in it.] [Inset photo: a hand holds the bulletin open on a double-page spread detailing the ‘EmPOWER 65+’ and ‘GDA Wellbeing’ projects.] [GDA logo.]
ALT Graphic for Scotland Demands Better Campaign advertising a public meeting. Along the bottom are cartoon images of fists raised. Above in red, black and white lettering it says Glasgow Demands Better, 7pm Thursday 4 September, Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, G2 4JP. It lists the website scotland-demands-better.com. Below the row of raised fists it says join us to hear about the Scotland Demands Better campaign and how you can get involved.
![The GDA office is closed today, Monday 21 July. [Graphic reads ‘office closed’.] During this time, our phone lines and emails will not be monitored. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 22 July. Speak to you then! [GDA logo.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwJisZqXUAAhxkJ.jpg?name=orig)
ALT The GDA office is closed today, Monday 21 July. [Graphic reads ‘office closed’.] During this time, our phone lines and emails will not be monitored. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 22 July. Speak to you then! [GDA logo.]
![Disability Pride Month, July. [Letters and swirls in green, blue, white, yellow and red.] July is an important time for disabled people to come together as a community, to recognise and celebrate our history, achievements and experiences, while acknowledging the ongoing need for inclusion and accessibility. Disability Pride Month is for anyone who is disabled or has a longterm condition. Join 5,500 other disabled people, and become a GDA member today: info@gdaonline.co.uk / 0141 556 7103. [GDA logo.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GvbqQ9RW8AAaT8B.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Disability Pride Month, July. [Letters and swirls in green, blue, white, yellow and red.] July is an important time for disabled people to come together as a community, to recognise and celebrate our history, achievements and experiences, while acknowledging the ongoing need for inclusion and accessibility. Disability Pride Month is for anyone who is disabled or has a longterm condition. Join 5,500 other disabled people, and become a GDA member today: [email protected] / 0141 556 7103. [GDA logo.]