Ability Fest

07/09/2021

We have got some big plans for 2022 please keep a eye on here for more details

03/03/2020

Who would like to see Ability Fest return for 2021

21/08/2019

One of the charity's who was at Ability Fest last year is hosting a ball 11th October Crown Plaza Glasgow

15/03/2019

2019 details will be released soon

31/12/2018

On behalf of everyone involved at Ability Fest we would like to wish you a happy new year

31/12/2018

The Irn Bru Carnival is holding an autism-friendly session on 31 December, from 11am to 12 noon, and on 8 January from 4pm to 5pm.

Flashing lights will be turned off, loud music turned down, and rides will go at a slower pace. There will also be quite zone breakout rooms available throughout the SEC Centre.

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/irn-bru-carnival-announces-autism-15604142

Europe’s largest indoor funfair will turn down the lights and music to make the place more welcoming for autistic visitors

01/11/2018

Thanks to everyone who came along to Fest 2018 at Independent Living Scotland we will keep you updated regarding 2019 soon

26/09/2018

Come along today Rain or shine to Independent Living Scotland between 10am and 4pm hall at the Scottish Event Campus free parking

20/09/2018

Disability Equality Scotland Scottish Commission for Learning Disability
Glasgow Taxis
ILF Scotland
Food Train Glasgow
RNIB Scotland

20/09/2018

For 2018 we have got the following people who will be exhibiting

Include Me 2 Club
Dates-n-mates Scotland C-Change
Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living GCIL Equality Academy
SPAEN

20/09/2018

Under 1 week to go until this years Ability Fest at Independent Living Scotland

06/09/2018

Only 3 week's to go until this year's Ability Fest at the SEC Independent Living Scotland

25/05/2018

Registration for Ability Fest 2018 is now open https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-living-scotland-26-27-september-2018-registration-44671045299

Taking place on the 26th & 27th September at the SEC, Glasgow, Independent Living is Scotland's largest independent living and disability lifestyle event. Bringing families, friends, carers, communities, healthcare professionals and industry experts together to see and buy the best products availabl...

11/05/2018

We are now on Instagram follow us abilityfestorguk

11/05/2018

Some big news coming today regarding Ability Fest

10/05/2018

So far we have had the following organisations signed up for Ability Fest 2018
SPAEN
Penumbra
Disability Equality Scotland
Connect
ILF
SOL
Your Support - Your Way
Food Train

05/04/2018

We have some good news for you Ability Fest 2018 is happening at Independent Living Scotland Again this year

08/01/2018

The Irn Bru Carnival

Due to demand we will be running an Autism Friendly Evening on Tuesday 9th January during our opening times, 5pm – 10pm. During this time the music will be turned down and we will be doing our best to make the Carnival experience as enjoyable as possible for those with sensory or learning disabilities or vulnerabilities.
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02/01/2018

Independent Living Scotland is happening in 2018 again at the SEC Glasgow 26th and 27th September

03/12/2017

We will be going live today at a basketball game Glasgow Rocks Basketball revising the disabled area

26/11/2017

At the Boccia event in Glasgow

11/10/2017

Mike Kerr Interview Part 2

https://youtu.be/tc8J_GUCHGw - Part 2 of at Independent Living Scotland Glasgow 2017

Mike kindly offered to do a interview with Debbie from Big Bright Star at Ability Fest at Independent Living Scotland 2017, Mike is a paralympion from both R...

11/10/2017

Mike Kerr Interview Part 1

https://youtu.be/82sn14ZMuEo - Part 1 of at Independent Living Scotland Glasgow 2017

Mike kindly offered to do a interview with Debbie from Big Bright Star at Ability Fest at Independent Living Scotland 2017, Mike is a paralympion from both R...

10/10/2017

Caladonian Crushers training

08/10/2017

Keep a eye out full video of Mike Kerr will be released soon

05/10/2017

05/10/2017

Thanks for coming along to this years Ability Fest we will keep you updated on regarding the 2018 event

05/10/2017

14:15pm - 14:45pm Leuchie House Break away from the everyday: getting the most from a respite break. If you live with a long-term condition or care for someone who does, you'll know how important it is to have regular short respite breaks, yet how do you find out about what your options are? How can you be sure all the care you need will be provided? And where can you get help with funding?
In this seminar, the team from national respite centre Leuchie House will tell you about you need to know about identifying the respite break that best suits your circumstances to make sure you get the break you need

05/10/2017

1:30pm – 2pm Guide Dogs Scotland: Guide Dog Services

05/10/2017

Part 2 with Mike Kerr Paralympion