GDA podcast
By Glasgow Disability Alliance
GDA podcastJun 16, 2021
GDA Voices: celebrating Refugee Week
GDA's black and minority ethnic network brings together disabled people from diverse cultural backgrounds across Glasgow - including members of our refugee and asylum seeking community. This episode celebrates their voices, strengths and stories, as we mark #RefugeeWeek and Refugee Festival Scotland. Thanks to Jamila Sheikh, GDA's Community Development Officer, and Beinn Watson, for producing the episode - and huge thanks to GDA members for sharing their stories.
GDA Voices: Young Disabled People TAKEOVER
Young disabled people are taking the mic!
For #MentalHealthAwareness week and the Holyrood elections, young GDA members have been speaking up about accessibility of voting, positive tips for mental wellbeing during the pandemic, and life with a hidden impairment - including the pros and cons of an autistic sense of humour! This #MentalHealthMonth dive in and have a listen to what young disabled people have to say.
Glasgow Disability Alliance or GDA is run by and for disabled people, with over 5000 members across Glasgow, of all ages and backgrounds and all types of impairments and long term conditions. GDA unites people through accessible learning and peer support, building the confidence and connections we need to take the lead, participate in our own lives and communities to build a fairer, more equal Scotland.
To find out more about GDA, go to www.gda.scot
GDA podcast - Our LGBT Histories
In this podcast you will hear from our LGBT group, who are celebrating LGBT History Month - talking about their own LGBT history, what they've achieved and their hopes for the future.
Glasgow Disability Alliance or GDA is run by and for disabled people, with over 5000 members across Glasgow, of all ages and backgrounds and all types of impairments and long term conditions. GDA unites people through accessible learning and peer support, building the confidence and connections we need to take the lead, participate in our own lives and communities to build a fairer, more equal Scotland.
To find out more about GDA, go to www.gda.scot