DIFFERabled invite you to join us on 28th February 2025 at the Glasgow Science Centre, where we have arranged for Cairn Legal to share some highly beneficial information sessions on the following topics:

• Post-school transition process

• Introduction to guardianship and financial planning

More information to follow, you must register to attend as places are limited, please email jodifferabled@gmail.com for information.

ILF Scotland provides funding support for disabled people in Scotland, distributing public money from the Scottish Government.

There are two key funding opportunities available:

• Independent Living Fund: Designed to support individuals who have complex disabilities to live independently.

• Transition Fund: Up to £4,000 in funding for 1 year, for young disabled people aged 16-25 living in Scotland. Offering support to try new activities and experiences that will help young disabled people:

  • become more engaged and active in their community

  • enhance independence and confidence

  • help to spend more time with other people

You are welcome to join us on 14th February 2025 from 10.30am-12.30pm when we will have a representative from ILF Scotland join us to provide information on their service and to answer any questions you may have.

Please contact jodifferabled@gmail.com to register your interest as places are limited.

Partners In Advocacy provide independent advocacy for individuals living with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, physical disabilities and people over 65. They also provide independent advocacy to children and young people who are living with mental health issues, additional support needs and learning disabilities.

PiA will be joining us to share information on the service they offer and to answer any queries that you have. Many young people are benefiting from their My Rights, My Say programme to support issues surrounding school and education.

Please let us know if you would like to attend or if you have any information requests:

jodifferabled@gmail.com

MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy will be joining us at our office on the dates below.

If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, or you have something you would like us to discuss on your behalf, please email: jodifferabled@gmail.com

• 25th October, 12pm-1.30pm

• 6th December 12pm-1.30pm

S4 Flemington House, 110 Flemington Street, G21 4BF

Numbers are very limited, so it's really important that you pre book attendance with us, thank you.

James Hamilton from the Neurodiversity Team at the Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS will be joining us to give a presentation. This will explain the assessment process, from GP referral point, and an expected timeframe. There will be time for discussion with Q&A.

This event is open to our parents, carers and neurodivergent community.

If you would like to attend, please email: julietdifferabled@gmail.com

MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy will be joining us at our office on the dates below.

If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, or you have something you would like us to discuss on your behalf, please email: jodifferabled@gmail.com

• 25th October, 12pm-1.30pm

• 6th December 12pm-1.30pm

S4 Flemington House, 110 Flemington Street, G21 4BF

Numbers are very limited, so it's really important that you pre book attendance with us, thank you.

Visit our office @ Flemington House (or online).

Social Security Scotland will be with us to provide information and answer any questions you may have about their service, including Child & Adult Disability Payment, carers supplement, plus other benefits and queries.

Please email us if you would like to come along for a cuppa and a chat, or request a link to join us online:

abdahdifferabled@gmail.com