ARC Scotland

21/07/2026

I am here...to be seen.
Everyone deserves to be seen for who they are.
To be listened to.
To be included.
To have their strengths recognised.
To have their choices respected.

That's the message behind Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026.
Join us from 7–13 September as we celebrate people with learning disabilities and work together to build a Scotland where everyone belongs.
💜 Follow along.
💬 Share what being seen means to you.


Enable Down's Syndrome Scotland Pamis Project Ability

09/07/2026

Are you a Compass superuser? 🧭🦸

We're looking for regular users of our popular online guide to transitions for young people with additional support needs.

If you use or recommend Compass for young people, families, or practitioners, we’d love to hear about it!

Your feedback will help us develop and deliver better transitions support to young people and families in Scotland.

If you can spare 2 minutes, see the link in comments 😊

02/07/2026

Paid Lived Experience Opportunity with Lead Scotland

Deadline to apply is Sunday 12th July.

We are recruiting people with lived experience for a one off, one hour session.

The Accessible Cyber Experiences group (ACE group) is a paid opportunity for people who are disabled, learning disabled, learning differenced, neurodivergent, blind or visually impaired, D/deaf or hearing impaired, or a carer.

You do not have had an experience with cyber crime to apply, we're interested in all experiences of being online.

To apply, follow the link below and have a read of the information. It's a very informal application process, so please don't be put off by having to apply. We want to hear from you!

Deadline to apply is Sunday 12th July.

Application form and more info at: www.lead.org.uk/2026/06/19/ace-group-paid-lived-experience-opportunity/

Or you can contact our Cyber Team for more info at [email protected] or on 0131 228 9441.

CyberScotland

10/06/2026

📢 Parents and carers of young people with additional support needs in Scotland: Supporting your young person through the transition to adult life is complex. We’re here to help you get it right.

Compass provides safe, non-biased, and trusted information, designed to put you and your young person in control.

🧭 No hidden agendas, no pressure—just the right information at your fingertips, exactly when you need it.

Make the transition easier. Sign up for your free Compass account at the link in comments.

09/06/2026

Our Scottish Transitions Forum team has been busy with events recently!

Last week Lauren Lockhart was at the DYW - Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian event 'Inclusive Pathways' at Firrhill school in Edinburgh. Thanks for inviting us!

05/06/2026

Are you the parent or carer of a young person with additional support needs? Are they leaving school soon?
The transition to adult services shouldn't be a guessing game.

Whether it’s understanding what support your young person is entitled to as they grow up or what learning or employment opportunities are available, Compass is your digital navigator.

Tailored specifically for the Scottish landscape, our free online tool helps make transition to adult services an easier journey.

With a FREE Compass account, you get:
• Control over the transition process.
• Accurate, stage-by-stage guidance.
• A clear plan for the "life after school."

Stop the guesswork. Start the planning. 🧭
Create your free account today
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04/06/2026

This week our Tracey Francis was at the Carers Roadshow in Inverness, running a workshop and talking transitions with parents and carers from across the Highlands throughout the day - thank you Carers Scotland and NHS Highland for a great event!

03/06/2026

Today members of the SOLD Network are at the Social Work Scotland Justice Conference delighted to deliver their workshop “Neurodivergence & Learning Disability: piloting a practice model for inclusion”

Here’s the motley crew (beforehand) and they are skilfully supported by Sarah from Fife Council Justice Social Work 👍

28/05/2026

It was a packed final day for our Czech visitors 🙂

A big shout out to everyone who hosted them and shared some of the amazing work going on in Scotland! Special thanks to our friends at Edge Group Scotland, Tracey and her team at Enable, Caroline at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, and the Business Growth and Talent Development team at The City of Edinburgh Council - "inspiring" was the word that kept being used.

And with the amazing weather it would have been criminal not to make time for a stop off in Portobello!

Our visitors head home today with a lot to think about and strong connections with people and services here. We wish them all the very best and haste ye back 🙂 Abakus

28/05/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome ARC Scotland and the visiting delegation from the Czech Republic to Edge yesterday as part of their Scottish study visit exploring transitions and support for disabled young adults. 🇨🇿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We were proud to share more about our programmes, accredited outcomes, and how real-world learning and community experiences support confidence, independence, and positive destinations for the young adults we support.

A huge thank you to ARC Scotland for including us in such an important and collaborative visit — and we hope everyone enjoyed seeing our campus, including Edge Woods, in the extremely rare Scottish sunshine! ☀️