Weekly Poll – Disability Commissioner Bill: Definition of Disability Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 11 July 2022, we asked a question about the definition of disability featured in the Disability Commissioner Bill consultation. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question 1. How
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Weekly Poll – Disability Commissioner Bill Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 4 July 2022, we asked a question about the proposed aims of the Disability Commissioner Bill. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question 1. How supportive are you on whether there
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Weekly Poll – COVID-19 in Scotland Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 27 June 2022, we asked a question about COVID-19 in Scotland. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. Are you concerned by the increase of COVID-19 cases in Scotland? Yes 87%
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Weekly Poll – Scams Awareness Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 20 June 2022, we asked a question about scams awareness. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. Have you been targeted by scammers in the last twelve months? Yes 86% (59 respondents)
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Weekly Poll – Access to Justice Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 6 June 2022, we asked a question about access to justice. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. Have you ever faced challenges accessing legal services or the justice system? Yes
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Weekly Poll – Digital Accessibility Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 23 May 2022, we asked a question about Digital Accessibility. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. When thinking about digital accessibility standards, have you encountered any challenges with accessing online content
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Weekly Poll – Charges on Single-use Drinks Cups Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 16 May 2022, we asked a question about Charges on Single-use Drinks Cups. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. Do you support the introduction of charges to help
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Weekly Poll – Free Rail Travel Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 9 May 2022, we asked a question about Free Rail Travel. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. Do you think rail travel should be free for disabled people who meet
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Weekly Poll – Accessible Information and Easy Read Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 2 May 2022, we asked a question about the availability of accessible information and Easy Read. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question 1. Do you receive information from
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Weekly Poll – Braille Labelling Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 25 April 2022, we asked a question about braille labelling on retail products. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question 1. Do you think food package labels are available in formats that meet
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