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Celebration of Para Sport: a Call to Action

31/08/2026

During the Commonwealth Games, Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) held it’s first ever Celebration of Para Sport event at Team Scotland House, Glasgow. The event brought… Read more

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Dreaming in Glasgow: Toni Shaw’s Commonwealth Games

25/08/2026

Winning Commonwealth bronze, representation and a Games legacy Toni Shaw arrived in Glasgow, as a one time Commonwealth medalist, a Team Scotland fan favourite, and… Read more

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Scottish boccia players competing at the World Championships

21/08/2026

Taking on the best. Scottish boccia players are getting ready to set off in preparation for the World Boccia Championships 2026. The selected athletes have… Read more

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Communications Manager & Data, Insights & Research Manager

21/08/2026

Communications Manager Full time: 37.5 hours Salary: £38,000 Flexible Working Interviews: Fri 25 September 2026 Apply online here or download a copy of the application… Read more

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British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) is recruiting a Head of Belonging.

20/08/2026

As the Head of Belonging (Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), you will lead the development and implementation of BUCS’ Belonging Strategy and Diversity and Inclusion… Read more

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New programme ‘From Sideline to Centre’ aims to empower 8,000 young leaders, transform 500 community clubs, and reach 80,000 disabled children and young people across the UK by 2032

18/08/2026

Access Sport, together with Disability Sport Wales, Scottish Disability Sport, and Disability Sport Northern Ireland, today announced a groundbreaking partnership to deliver a new a… Read more

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Medal moments at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

12/08/2026

Now that the 2026 Commonwealth Games have come to a close, it is time to reflect on all of the amazing history-making medal-winning performances.  … Read more

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New Resources to Support Para Athlete Coaching & Practice.

03/08/2026

Recently Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) in partnership with sportscotland’s Institute of Sport, have launched a new suite of resources designed to support coaches and practitioners… Read more

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Applications now open for the Scottish Disability Sport Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy (Athletes’ Athlete Award).

03/08/2026

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the SDS Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy (Athletes’ Athlete Award). Nominations are… Read more

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Together, We’re All In!

23/07/2026

Five organisations are partnering to build on the legacy of Glasgow 2026 this summer, with the goal of supporting physical, mental and social health in… Read more

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Commonwealth Games: Powered By Volunteers.

22/07/2026

This summer, from Thursday 23rd July to Sunday 2nd August, the Commonwealth Games will take place. Being held in Glasgow, Scotland, the upcoming edition of… Read more

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Mary Wilson: Daring To Dream.

13/07/2026

Mary’s Road to Glasgow This summer in Glasgow, the Commonwealth Games will take centre stage, with international sport being showcased at the highest level. However,… Read more

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Garry Brown: Preparing to defend Para Bowls title on home turf.

13/07/2026

As the clock hand ticks forward, second by second, Garry Brown waits to defend his Commonwealth title.  Being selected to represent Team Scotland for a… Read more

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Defying the odds: Faye Rogers on representing Scotland.

13/07/2026

This summer in Glasgow the Commonwealth Games will take centre stage, with athletes world over flocking to the west coast of Scotland, in search of… Read more

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Nominations Open for SDS Annual Awards

22/06/2026

Nominations are invited from those connected with Scottish Disability Sport for their annual awards ceremony, that will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on… Read more

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SDS Appoints 15 to National Advisory Forum

16/06/2026

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is delighted to announce the 15-strong cohort that makes up SDS’ first ever National Advisory Forum.   The National Advisory Forum at… Read more

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Impacting Lives Through Sport: John McClelland’s Story 

01/06/2026

By William Moncrieff, Communications Officer   Growing up able bodied, John McClellend didn’t expect to have his life turned upside down at the age of 43… Read more

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Parties in Power: What Shapes Priorities

25/05/2026

By Mark Gaffney, Head of Policy at Scottish Disability Sport  While whichever party is in control undoubtedly frames legislative direction, influence in Scotland is more… Read more

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Mapping Power and Access Following Scottish Election

25/05/2026

Mapping Power and Access: Disability Sport, MSPs and the Routes to Engagement After the Scottish Election By Mark Gaffney, Head of Policy at Scottish Disability… Read more

Five young people at a swimming event. They are sitting pool side and wearing their club's red polo tops. The two people in the front are hold a sign that says, I support the Scottish Disability Sport's call to action to remove barriers to sport and physical activity.

Overview of the Scottish Election Results

25/05/2026

Total MSPs: 129 (65 needed for majority). Result (seats): SNP (Scottish National Party): 58 Labour: 17 Reform UK: 17 Scottish Greens: 15 Conservatives: 12 Liberal… Read more

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After the Election: Will Disabled People Be Heard?

21/05/2026

After the Ballots Are Counted: A Moment of Reckoning for Disabled People in Scotland By Mark Gaffney, Head of Policy at Scottish Disability Sport  The… Read more