The Scottish Disability Equality Forum works for social inclusion in Scotland through the removal of barriers and the promotion of equal access for people affected by disability.

We are a membership organisation, representing individuals with any type of impairment, disability organisations and groups who share our values. We aim to ensure the voices of people affected by disability are heard and heeded.

SDEF promotes access in its widest sense: access to the built and natural environment and access to the same opportunities as are enjoyed by other people in our community.

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02/10/07 - Farewell to former equality commissions

02/10/07 - New law to tackle hate crime proposed by Greens

01/10/07 - Nearly half of Britons "feel discriminated against" says new Commission

01/10/07 - Research reveals reasons behind the abuse of parking reserved for use by disabled people in off-street car parks in Scotland

20/09/07 - Public authorities failing to address disability and race discrimination in housing

20/09/07 - New report shows 52 per cent increase in value of unpaid care - more than total annual spend on NHS

19/09/07 - Bus concessionary fare scheme unjust, says Community Transport Association

12/09/07 - Commission for Equality and Human Rights announces Disability Committee members

10/09/07 - Taxpayers would help fund disabled workers' move to private sector

03/09/07 - Carers UK has welcomed Gordon Brown's announcement of a new Standing Commission on Carers

30/08/07 - Scotland Committee members appointed to new Commission for Equalities and Human Rights

16/08/07 - The NHS in Scotland can improve the care it gives to people with long-term illnesses by better targeting resources, further developing community-based services and driving a national strategy, says Audit Scotland

15/08/07 - Vulnerable elderly people are being subjected to neglect, abuse, discrimination and ill-treatment in the hospitals and care homes

14/08/07 - First human trial of DNA-based vaccine cheers MS researchers

03/08/07 - MPs fear for new rights watchdog

03/08/07 - Council told to pay family for disabled woman's care

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31/07/07 - Attacks on disabled people are hate crimes, too

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31/07/07 - Three jailed for forcing man to fall 100ft to his death

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25/07/07 - European Air Rules improve disabled passengers’ rights - but still leave gaps

24/07/06 - DRC launches independent living report

24/07/06� - Parliament Urged to set up�Independent Living Task Force�

18/07/07 - Ministers have urged Post Office Limited to be transparent in their forthcoming consultation on post office closures

11/07/07 - Charities call for carers' tax breaks

11/07/07 - Former minister raises fear of HIV blood cover-up

10/07/07 - �Senior team appointed to tackle equality and human rights

10/07/07 - Scottish Accessible Transport Alliance AGM and open meeting set for September 13

05/07/07 -� Fire safety guide launched

05/07/07 - Self-directed support - new national guidance

The new guidance builds upon Direct Payments legislation

04/07/06 -� Review of free personal care for the elderly reveals disparity between local authorities and confusion over what constitutes care.

04/07/07 - Urgent need for Alzheimer's care not being addressed, study says

04/07/07 - It's 25 years and counting. Despite great advances in the treatment of Aids since Terrence Higgins died, ignorance still threatens to escalate the epidemic

11/06/07 - Carers Week 11-17 June 2007

07/06/07 - VOTING - It’s Your Right - Peer training about the electoral process by people with learning difficulties

07/06/07 �- From arthritis to diabetes: scientists unlock genetic secrets of diseases afflicting millions

07/06/07 -� Stem cell breakthrough paves way for tailor-made new treatments

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05/06/07 - Health: HIV transfusion victims unaware of virus for decades, inquiry told

30/05/06 - Carers being short changed

Carer benefits are not fit for purpose. Carers are fed up of simply being told they are valued. They want more than words. They want proper financial recognition. Carers are saying it’s time to deliver. They want real change not short change