ARC Scotland

07/09/2026

It is Scottish Learning Disability Week and the theme is 'I am here...to be seen'❗️

Have a look at the website that Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities has created for it. There are plenty of resources and events to get involved. We recommend reading the real-life stories from people with lived experience to understand what life is like for people with learning disabilities.
scotldweek.com/

National Involvement Network members will be out and about this week, attending events to talk about their work.

Below some throwback pictures from one of the NIN meetings a few years ago, when members did a brilliant exercise to celebrate who they are 👏

31/08/2026

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

🗓️ Getting Transitions Right 1 runs 9.30am - 4.30pm - 29th September at The Robertson Trust, 152 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4TB

Book 2 or more places on Getting Transitions Right 1 - The Essentials and we’ll give you a massive 20% off!

➡️ Secure your space now: https://sl1nk.com/7f2029y

12/08/2026

🚀 Looking for training?

At ARC Scotland, we provide high-quality courses and consultancy services designed to meet your needs whether you plan, deliver or use social care support.

Our unique learning environment will engage and inspire you.

• Lived-Experience Led: the power of real lives and stories to motivate, challenge and inform.

• Flexible Learning: Interactive online and in-person sessions to fit your schedule.

• Impactful Content: Practical tools and insights you can apply immediately in your service.

Explore our full course catalogue and get in touch to arrange a session to suit you [link in comments]

06/08/2026

Something for your calendars!

Kidz to Adultz Exhibitions will be in Glasgow, at the Scottish Event Campus, on Tuesday 15 September 9.30am to 4pm.
Free entry! 👇

04/08/2026

Today is a stressful day for many young people, here some organisations that offer support and resources 👇

📅 Results Day is here! Congratulations if you're among the thousands of learners in Scotland receiving results.

Certificates are arriving by post today, and if you signed up to My Qualifications Scotland you'll also receive your results by text or email from 8am.

Whatever your results, there's lots of support out there for you:

💡 Careers advice from My World of Work
💡 College and uni info, including on Clearing, UCAS
💡 Our own Learner Support Hub: you can talk to us by phone and email, plus access resources online
💡 Our free appeals service opens from 9am

info.qualifications.gov.scot/results

30/07/2026

The National Involvement Network is coming to Edinburgh!

Do not miss it, follow their page or join the NIN to find out more.

https://arcscotland.org.uk/networks/national-involvement-network/

📅 Save the Date!

Our next NIN meeting will be at Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh on Thursday 17 September from 11.00am to 2.30pm 🎉

Are you coming? 🫵

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.