We are a membership organisation which seeks to promote independent living, removing barriers to inequality for those affected by disability in Scotland.
We work with many organisations to influence Scottish Government policies which affect how we live. We also work with Access Panels across Scotland who provide advice and support to disabled people in their local communities.
Whether you are an individual or an organisation, you can join Scottish Disability Equality Forum (SDEF) and help to further our aims. On this website you can find out more about what we do, how we do it, and how you can get involved.
We are a member-led organisation which works with its members in a mutually beneficial way to promote equality for disabled people in Scotland.
We rely greatly on the support of our members, and our members are the voice of disabled people in Scotland.
There are two categories of membership available. Our membership is FREE.
Corporate Membership |
Individual Membership |
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Criteria |
Open to all organisations that can meet at least two of the criteria below:
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Open to all people with a disability or with a personal involvement in disability |
Voting |
Each corporate member has one vote at our Annual General Meetings | Each individual member has one vote at our Annual General Meetings |
Benefits |
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Support and Signposting
We answer many member enquiries and signpost them to the appropriate organisation, individual or information source.
Networking Opportunities
We make introductions to key decision makers and contacts and make sure members have frequent opportunities to meet and network with relevant audiences. We help members make the right connections.
Your views, experiences and expertise
All our policy is formulated directly from our member views, experiences and expertise. We believe that our members are the experts.
We respond to all relevant Scottish Government, parliamentary, think tank and other consultations.
We regularly ask our members for their views on many diverse policy issues – which then directly feeds in to our policy work and government consultation responses.
Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting is an opportunity for members to participate in the governance and representation of SDEF. Members will be offered the opportunity to attend members meetings, and where eligible, vote in elections and to stand as candidates themselves. Support will be offered to members to enable them to fulfil their democratic responsibilities.
Get in touch
For general information or any queries regarding membership, please contact:
Vicky Innes
Tel: 01259 272068
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If you would like to become a member, please complete our online application form below:
- Membership Application Form - Online Form
or you can download the application form here:
To get in contact you are welcome to use any of the following options.
Fill in our Enquiry Form
Write to Us
Scottish Disability Equality Forum (SDEF)
2/4 e-Centre
Cooperage Way
Business Village
Alloa
FK10 3LP
Call Us
General Enquiries - (01259) 272064
Access Team - (01259) 272062
Policy Team - (01259) 272063
How to Find Us
SDEF is based at Cooperage Way, Alloa Business Village, to find us using an online map click here.
