Glasgow Disability Alliance

Scammers are targeting rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned. ScotRail communications director says: 'We are aware of a social media-based scam from an account imitating ScotRail and would urge customers to be vigilant when engaging across all social media platforms.' The GDA Connects team is available to discuss online scams and internet safety. Reach out: 0141 556 7103 or email connect@gdaonline.co.uk

High levels of flu are circulating this winter. If you are eligible, please get your free flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine. Having the flu vaccine helps prevent serious illness from flu and passing it on to others. By getting a COVID-19 vaccine, you’re likely to have milder symptoms if you catch COVID-19 and recover faster. To book an appointment or find your nearest drop-in clinic, visit https://lnkd.in/ejRJ-aKw. For additional help or assistance, call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013. #WinterVaccinesScot

If you identify as a #neurodivergent woman or if you are in a role that can affect change for neurodivergent employees, you may be interested in a new project I'm working on. The Wedge is a collaboration between working #neurominority women and allies to improve employment outcomes for women with conditions such as #autism and #ADHD. If you'd like to learn more or get involved, we are hosting a Zoom session at noon on 31st January. You don't have to commit to anything to attend. Registration is here: https://lnkd.in/eTN5ugVU and you can find out more about The Wedge at https://thewedge.scot/ - and please feel free to share this with others in your network!

We have a new online Learning opportunity starting next Thursday 16th January on Zoom. Glasgow Kelvin College will be taking a group of members through their 6-week course in #CommunityDevelopment. This is a process where people come together to take action on what's important to them. Learn about the positive social change that community development can provide and how you can get involved. This could be the community of your immediate local area, or a community of identity, like disabled people. No prior experience is necessary. At the end of the course, you will receive an SCQF accredited certificate. Email learning@gdaonline.co.uk or call 0141 556 7103 if you'd like to take part.

We're rested after the holiday break and back at our desks! Looking forward to another year promoting equality, rights and social justice for disabled people. Not a member? It's free to join GDA: https://gda.scot/member/ or call 0141 556 7103.

Happy New Year from GDA's staff and board! 🌟🎉 As we enter 2025, we're excited to continue supporting and empowering our incredible community of almost 6,000 disabled people. Thank you for being part of our journey: promoting equality, rights and social justice for disabled people. Here's to another year of learning, support and fun at GDA. 💫 Our office will reopen on Monday 6 January.

Merry Christmas from all of us at GDA! 🎄✨ This holiday season, we are thinking of our wonderful GDA members and community. Thank you for your continued participation and support. Wishing you all a joyful, peaceful, and inclusive Christmas! 🎁❤️ See you on Monday 6 January, 2025!

The GDA office is closed now until Monday 6 January. We wish all our members a peaceful holiday period, but we understand that this time can also be difficult for some. The following organisations can offer support if you need: • Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87, www.breathingspace.scot • Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774, www.anxietyuk.org.uk • Samaritans: 116 123, www.samaritans.org • Mind: 0300 123 3393, www.mind.org.uk • Paryrus: 0800 168 4141, www.papyrus-uk.org • ChildLine: 0800 1111, www.childline.org.uk • Refuge: 0808 2000 247, www.refuge.org.uk • Young Minds: Text YM to 85258, www.youngminds.org.uk • Switchboard LGBT+ helpline: 0300 330 0630, www.switchboard.lgbt • Shout, here for you 24/7: Text SHOUT to 85258, www.giveusashout.org • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58, www.thecalmzone.net • Beat Eating Disorders: 0808 801 0677, https://lnkd.in/g-KNfGd • AA (Unity, Service, Recovery): 0800 9177 650, https://lnkd.in/gpWpkqS We look forward to seeing you all in the new year. 💗

That's our last workday of the year done! The GDA office is now closed. As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible members, funders and community for all your support. We'll be closed for the holidays and will reopen on Monday, January 6th, 2025. From the staff and board of GDA, we wish you a peaceful and pleasant holiday season. See you in the new year! 🌟

There's still time to send festive e-cards designed by GDA members! All donations go directly to GDA. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/e2b3-9ad