Caithness Disability Access group are responsible for advising local businesses and public places/spaces. about good practice about disability access. The members advise and support by raising awareness of the difficulties faced by disabled people. Group members will visit premises and offer practical advice on improvements as well as advice and support.

Disability Equality Scotland is looking for new members to join the new Access Panel in Moray to promote inclusive design and accessibility in the area. Access Panels can be found across Scotland, and they are groups of volunteer disabled people who work to improve accessibility in their local areas. Access Panels work with many different groups in their area such as the local authority, community council, and other groups to help improve accessibility for disabled people. Disability Equality Scotland is the umbrella body for Access Panels in Scotland. Access Panels work to improve physical access and wider social inclusion in their local communities. They are made up of groups of local volunteers, including disabled people, who come together to improve access in their local communities. This doesn’t just mean access to the built environment. Access Panels are increasingly concerned with ‘access’ in the fullest sense, including: roads; employment; education; health; transport; the countryside and leisure and recreation, etc. Panels provide a valuable service in their communities, including: • Engaging with local authorities and other public bodies on access matters and independent living • Examining and advising on building warrant applications and planning • Undertaking site visits Many take on specific projects, such as: • Researching and publishing local access guides for disabled people and tourism • Disseminating information on access and independent living • Offering advice and guidance to architects and designers Access Panels can help their communities in many ways including: • Creating a better physical environment for all • Assisting local authorities, public bodies and designers meet their statutory obligations • Promoting full social inclusion • Encouraging people to take ownership of what happens in their own communities • Keeping access and independent living issues to the fore What is an Access Panel? Access Panels are groups of volunteers who work to improve access and inclusion for disabled people in their local community. They do this by raising awareness and helping to change attitudes among the general public about the need for inclusive access. Access Panels are made up of people of all ages and abilities who share a passion for the issues faced by disabled people. With the help of Disability Equality Scotland as the national umbrella body, Access Panels support their communities to become as accessible as possible, particularly in relation to the built environment, healthcare, employment, education, and transport.

The Trustee will provide direction for the Centre on a wide range of matters with due care and diligence. They will provide strategic overview in terms of purpose and delivery of services. They will develop forwarding planning systems which consider current and future factors which impact on services we provide. They will closely monitor and review external and internal factors which influence the need for services within South Ayrshire. Accountability The Trustee is accountable to the Board, contractual partners, regulatory bodies such as OSCR and Care Inspectorate. Trustee’s manage the Centre effectively and regularly meet to oversee the activities and services provided by the Centre. They have a vital role in terms of setting and reviewing policies and procedures in consultation with all staff within the Centre and if appropriate partner agencies. The Committee shall ensure that our Annual Report is completed, and our AGM is held within the timescales set out within the Constitution of the Centre. Interest of the Charity Trustees are expected to put the interest of the charity before their own interests or the interests of any other person or organisation. Applicants must be committed to the ethos/aims and objectives of the Centre. Charitable Purpose Trustee much ensure the charity is operating and fulfilling its charitable purpose as outlined within its constitution. Specific duties • Attend Board Meetings and Sub-Committee meeting as required • Give priority to the interests of the Centre • Act with due care and diligence • Ensure the charity operates within its charitable purpose Qualifications and Skills • Experience within the Charitable Sector • Understanding of decision-making systems within Local and National Government • Good understanding in terms of housing and homelessness • Good understanding Debt, Benefits and income maximisation • Understanding poverty related issues • Good team worker • Attendance at related training and seminars Personal Qualities • Maturity • Patience • Excellent interpersonal skills • Confident • Caring and approachable • Resourceful • Negotiating ability • Non-judgemental

Do you have the skills and expertise to enhance and improve the lives of people with a visual impairment? Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and experienced individuals of any age and background with skills to help our charity to succeed by becoming a Board Member. The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance of the organisation and we are seeking to recruit new Directors who will strengthen and complement our existing Board members. Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society is one of Dundee’s oldest charities and their objective is to work towards a world where all people who are blind or partially sighted enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. The Society offers its members an advice and support service and runs social activities to help combat social isolation. If you have commitment, experience, passion, drive and enthusiasm, would like to support the organisation meets its legal, financial and ethical obligations and can spare a few hours every second month then we would be delighted to hear from you.