Downloads and Resources
On this page we have added some useful resources for you and your organisation. If you have any resources to add to this page which you think others might find useful, please let us know.
Using the law to fight cuts to disabled people’s services
A practical guide for campaigners – disabled people, families, carers and local groups on how to use the law to your advantage when fighting the cuts.
Involving Disabled People - PUBLIC BODY RESOURCE
Information for public bodies on how to engage with and involve Disabled people from the Glasgow Disability Alliance.
Providing better information for Disabled people - PUBLIC BODY RESOURCE
A guide for public bodies on providing accessible information to Disabled people in order to engage them.
NEW Resource Links - Influencing Policy and Practice
A list of resources with links to help your organisation or group influence policy and practice of public bodies, local authorities and more.
NEW Resource Links - How to be accessible
A list of resources with links to ensure you provide accessible and inclusive services and information.
NEW Resources Links - How to ensure your organisation is sustainable
A list of resources with links to help your organisation remain sustainable.
Public Sector Equality Duties - a guide
A guide the the new Public Sector Equality Duties which come in to force on 5th April 2011.
Counselling Directory website
This website contains a wealth of useful information on types of mental health issue including facts and statistics which can be used in funding applications. It is also a useful directory of counsellors and therapists across the UK.
disability-grants.org website
Are you a Disabled person? Are you a parent or carer of a Disabled child or adult? Are you part of a Disabled people's group? If so, use this website to save time finding Disability Grants for disability equipment, holidays, housing, days out and more.
RDN Hate Crime Report by Mark Lynes
A report by RDN Project Worker Mark Lynes on the arrangements throughout the region for reporting hate crime, the support available and the mechanisms that local authorities have in place.
Research for use in funding bids and tender packages
The Life Opportunities Survey (LOS) has published its interim results. This is quantatative research which can be quoted when making a case to funders and when negotiating contracts for funding. Please follow this link here for documents to read and download. The executive summary provides an overview and there are factsheets covering every aspect of daily life, e.g. employment, education, transport, leisure.
RDN How-to Guide to producing alternative formats
A guide on how to produce materials in different accessible formats
RDN How-to Guide to holding accessible events
A guide on how to ensure your event is accessible
RDN How-to guide to writing an annual review
Guidance on things to think about when writing your organisation's annual review
RDN How-to guide to conducting market research
Hints and tips on how to conduct market research
RDN Newsletter Editorial policy
Editorial policy for the RDN newsletter -please feel free to adapt the policy for your own newsletters and bulletins
Disability Timeline
A timeline showing the progress made for and by Disabled people over the last twenty years
Research on Disabled people and unemployment
Here is some valuable information for those undertaking fundraising, planning new services, and looking for campaigning tools.
Easy Read Equality Act
An easy read version of the Equality Act which is also a useful summary of the legislation
Equality Action Booklet
An equality and equality impact assessment guide for the voluntary and community sector
Evacuation Plan for Disabled people
A plan for evacuation of Disabled people in case of emergency at your premises
The UN convention on the rights of people with disabilities - what does it mean for you?
Guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Generic Lone Worker policy
A generic lone worker policy for you to use - just add your organisation's details to replace the capital letters in the document
Get Legal Website
Get Legal is an online reference and decision making tool which gives clear guidance and information on legal structures for individuals, organisations and advisors who are setting up or running charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations. The website de-mystifies legal and governence terms and helps you decide what structure will work best for your organisation's mission and values