SWAN CEO, Lyndsay Macadam, attended the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee at Scottish Parliament last week to give evidence as a witness in the ADHD and Autism Pathways and Support Inquiry.
Read the full article on our news page:
swanscotland.org/news/swan-gi...
We're refreshing our SWAN Spaces online groups based on feedback from our SWAN community
Visit our News page for all the details on what we’ve changed & why: lnkd.in/dRF6Hhar
And the Services and Events page for our calendar, booking info and refreshed groups list with new groups: lnkd.in/eHWe3MZz
@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social
Blue background with pale grey oval in the centre. White text in top left corner reads What does inclusion mean In the centre of the grey pebble black text in quotation marks reads I finally have a place to breathe, Swan Online Group Participant In the bottom righthand corner of the image is a white SWAN logo.
One way into the meaning of inclusion is to think about how it feels to be included. We held several training sessions this week on designing & delivering neuro-inclusive spaces, where we connected, not just to what inclusion means on a strategic level, but what it means to each of us.
It has been such a busy year already but we still have so much to come on our training calendar. Here's a snapshot of the second half of the year. Spaces are limited - For booking head to our eventbrite page - www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/swan-33280... or our website www.swanscotland.org
Scottish Government Funding Success!
SWAN is delighted to announce that we are one of 9 organisations awarded funding from the Autistic Adult Support Fund (AASF) to provide services and support for autistic people across Scotland until March 2028.
swanscotland.org/news/autisti...
We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Lea Cooper (they/them) to the SWAN team as our new Project Officer!
“After several years in lived experience roles, I'm so excited to be joining the all-autistic team at SWAN.”
- Lea, SWAN Project Officer.
Read more here:
swanscotland.org/news/introdu...
“It was a tremendous honour to be nominated to attend the Royal Garden Party. As the only Charity run by and for autistic women and non-binary people in Scotland, this is an important recognition of the value and necessity of SWAN’s work"
-Lyndsay Macadam, SWAN CEO
swanscotland.org/news/swan-ce...
Do you run community groups, events or activities? Work in organisations with neurodivergent people? Would you like to learn more about neuro-affirming practice? Join us on Mon, 11th Aug for 'Understanding & Developing Neuroinclusive Events & Activities' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1074364766...
Such a great resource :-)
Neuro-Affirming Glossary By Helen Edgar (2025 Edition). PDF download available now.
This is a great resource Helen! Thank you
Last few spaces in our July, autistic-led post-diagnosis group. We welcome all women (cis and trans) & nonbinary people exploring their autistic identity, whether self-identifying or have a formal diagnosis.
Fri PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1415208860...
Thurs Eve www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1415193113...
Not long now until our next workshop for autistic allies (friends, family, supporters, professionals) This workshop explores the tween and teenage years as an autistic young person.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1074375097...
Thank you for the add
We've got so much going on that we've had to send out an extra 'updates' newsletter this month!
- Glasgow summer Book Club
- Post-dIagnosis (self or clinical) course dates
- Webinar on being autistic and chronically ill with Charli Clement
Catch up here: mailchi.mp/32e20d2b1099...
🏳️⚧️ 🦢 EHRC Consultation - Body Doubling Drop-In 🦢 🏳️⚧️
Thursday 26th June 6-8pm we'll be hosting an online 'body doubling' event where you can drop in and fill out the EHRC consultation in a supportive environment.
For more information and to book a place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ehrc-consu...
The SWAN Newsletter for June is out now!
If you missed it you can catch up online, and don't forget to sign up for next month: swanscotland.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
June newsletter: mailchi.mp/fba67ba2bcc3...
Are you aged between 18 - 30?
Running a new business or launching a start-up?
Foundation Scotland and SWEF are awarding grants of up to £2000 for young people in Scotland:
Support Christine's fundraiser! 🦢💸
"Every step I take represents not just a physical challenge but a commitment to raising awareness & funds for this vital charity. I'm aiming to raise £500 to help provide resources, support & safe autistic spaces to socialise"
www.justgiving.com/page/christi...
SWAN is a trans-inclusive organisation and welcomes all autistic-identified women (cis & trans) & non-binary people.
We'll be taking proactive steps to ensure trans women & non-binary people are able to attend SWAN groups comfortably and safely, including an audit of the venues we use.
🏳️⚧️ Trans & Non-Binary Inclusion at SWAN 🏳️⚧️
We have been shocked and saddened by the decision made in the Supreme Court and view any ruling which seeks to define or control what a woman is, looks like or can do as harmful to all women.
swanscotland.org/news/trans-a...
Don't miss out on your place with just a week to go until our autistic-led, half day training course on Autistic Experiences of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting.
Visit our Eventbrite page for more info and booking:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-e...
Can't wait to be joined by @autisticrealms.bsky.social for our @swanautismscotland.bsky.social webinar tomorrow night! (FREE) spaces still available www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1317274135...
Tuesday 13th May 7-8:30pm
Most managers and employers only have time to consider neuro-inclusion when things go wrong...
Investing a little time in embedding neuro- affirming practices from the outset creates strong, diverse teams & happy, healthy, productive workplaces- Join us next week www.eventbrite.com/cc/swan-trai...
TWO weeks left!
SWAN Projects Lead @beckychoat.bsky.social has been nominated for the National Diversity Disability Role Model Award!
Please take a moment to cast your vote and let the judges know about the impact and importance of Becky’s work:
www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk//awards-2025...
📢 Sponsor Mum and Dad SWAN!! 💙🦢
Our SWAN CEO's lovely mum and dad are showing their support by putting their walking shoes on and raising funds for SWAN's work.
Please support SWAN's work and donate if you can - or share if you can't!
www.justgiving.com/page/alycia-...
Graphic with a purple background. On the left is a Blue box that says 'trans people belong'. Below that is a pink box that says "Email your representatives now and stand up for trans rights!". On the right is a simple map of the uk, coloured in the trans flag colours. At the bottom are the Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos.
It’s so important that our representatives hear directly from trans & non-binary people about how we’re feeling about the UK Supreme Court ruling.
No matter if you live in Wales, Scotland or England use our quick email tool to make sure your voice is heard: www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...
📢 Bookings for our next Post-Diagnosis Groups will open next Tuesday 22nd April at 16:30 📢
Wednesdays: 21st May - 25th June from 13:00-14:30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1318643792...
Thursdays: 22nd May - 26th June from 19:00-20:30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1318671525...
We are sending our love and support to all our trans siblings, today and every day.
Autistic trans women are women.
SWAN is inclusive of all autistic-identified women and non-binary people.
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