We're live at the Access Panel Network Conference 2026 today!

Looking forward to inspiring presentations, practical insights, and meeting our community.

Follow along for highlights throughout the day.

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@simitakumar.bsky.social kicks us off with a Keynote Speech highlighting the importance of the Access Panel Network, and her determination to creating meaningful change through the Disability Equality Plan.

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The team at @euansguide.com tell us about the value of lived experience. Community Manager, Joe Logue, shares how the organisation involves disabled people and how anyone can make a real difference by improving accessibility through their Access Reviews.

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Chris and Emma from our Access Panel team are here!

Access Panels are groups of disabled volunteers working to improve access in their communities across Scotland.

Learn more at Stand 22!

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The design and placement of access panels on a rocket are carefully planned to allow technicians to access internal components for maintenance, repairs, and inspections throughout the rocket's lifecycle, from assembly to pre-launch checks. #AccessPanels #RocketMaintenance #SpacecraftDesign

The design and placement of access panels on a rocket are carefully considered. These panels allow technicians to access internal components for maintenance, inspections, and repairs during various stages of the rocket's lifecycle, both before and sometimes even during the mission. #AccessPanels ...

The Inclusion Scotland Engagement team focuses on the real value of co-production. They share how co-production can work in practice and inform policy at all levels. They want everyone to get involved as "We can do more if we do it together"!

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Rosie from @volunteerscotland.bsky.social walks us through volunteer management and recruitment, the importance of embedding volunteering into policy and resourcing it fully so everyone can access voluntary roles.

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Robin, Chair of the Edinburgh Access Panel, tells us about the work of the Access Panel. He explains how they conduct Access Reviews. Their first hand experience of barriers makes them experts in accessibility!

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Our breakout room sessions turned into a thrilling discussion on how more connection, collaboration and communication can improve accessibility and inclusion across Scotland. Thank you everyone for your feedback and insights!

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📅 Just 1 day to go until the Access Panel Network Conference!

We're excited to welcome attendees tomorrow for a day of conversation, learning, and new connections.

Find event details here: buff.ly/KUs3cq2

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There is just 1 week until the Access Panel Network Conference 2026!

Join us on Wednesday 17 June for a day of connection, community and collaboration.

You can still sign up here: buytickets.at/disabilityeq...

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