Disability Equality Scotland

Today is International Easy Language Day, a day to celebrate the importance of accessible information and inclusion!

The day marks the creation of Inclusion Europe in 1988, whose Easy Language guidelines are still used around the world today.

We are proud to be part of the International Easy Read Community of Practice, a global network of Easy Read writers, artists, and people who use Easy Read, working together to improve accessibility and share best practice.

The group has created a range of free Easy Read resources, including guidance on:

✔️ Using images effectively
✔️ Creating inclusive book clubs
✔️ Easy Read best practice and accessibility

Whether you are new to Easy Read or looking to build your knowledge, these resources are a great place to start.

Download the free resources here: https://disabilityequality.scot/free-easy-read-resources/

Image description: A poster for International Easy Language Day on 28 May. The top section has a teal background with the words “Learn how to write more inclusively” in large white text and “International Easy Language Day 28 May” in smaller yellow text underneath. Below is an overhead photograph of six people sitting in a circle in discussion. In the centre is an orange circle with the words “Free easy read resources”. At the bottom is the logo for the International Easy Read Community of Practice, including a globe and an open book icon.

Disability Equality Scotland is calling for accessible news for people with a learning disability and everyone who benefits from easy-to-understand information.

We are inviting organisations and supporters to co-sign our open letter to the UK Government calling for accessible and inclusive news coverage across the UK.

🖊️ Sign the joint letter before 5pm on Thursday 28 May 2026.

Read more and sign here: https://disabilityequality.scot/news/accessible-news-open-letter

Image description: Social media graphic from Disability Equality Scotland promoting accessible news. The graphic features the Disability Equality Scotland logo in pink and grey beside a large headline reading “Accessible News for Everyone.” Next to the headline is an image of two people being interviewed on camera beneath a “The NEWS” banner. At the bottom, a pink banner says “Sign the open letter,” alongside a deadline box reading “Sign by 5pm 28 May 2026.” The design uses bold text, high contrast colours, and a clean layout for accessibility.

We are proud to be one of 42 organisations that have signed a joint letter to First Minister John Swinney, calling for the Scottish Human Rights Bill to be introduced in the first year of the new Parliament.

The letter, coordinated by Human Rights Consortium Scotland, says the Bill would help strengthen human rights protections in Scotland and support people to access their rights in everyday life.

Read more and download the full letter on the Human Rights Consortium Scotland website.

https://www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/human-rights-organisations-urge-first-minister-to-prioritise-human-rights-bill-and-cabinet/

News | Human rights organisations urge First Minister to prioritise Human Rights Bill and Cabinet leadership The Consortium, along with a coalition of civil society organisations, have written to the new First Minister, calling for urgent action to strengthen human rights protections across Scotland.