Publications

Scope produces a range of publications on issues that are important to disabled people, their families and carers. Most of our publications can be downloaded free of charge as .pdf or .doc files; you will need Acrobat Reader freeware or Microsoft Word (or compatible viewer such as the freeware Microsoft Applications Viewers) installed.

Scope publications are also available in other formats on request from Scope Response. If you are able to pay something towards the cost of producing our publications, please donate online whatever you can afford.

Research conducted by Scope, as part of the Justice for All campaign for free legal advice, to ensure everyone is treated fairly under the law.

Word version of the Demos report, Coping with the Cuts, which shows the impact that local budget cuts are having on disabled people and disabled people’s services.

Research published by think tank Demos exposes the impact that local budget cuts are having on disabled people and indicates that some councils are making cuts to disabled people’s services without knowledge of the number or needs of people in their area.

Imagine the Difference has been developed by Scope to help children at Key Stages 1 and 2 to understand that every human being is different, and that difference is a positive thing.

Colouring sheets designed to help children who are fed via a tube (peg) feel better about themselves. The cheerful designs show Peg Ted enjoying everyday activities, even though he has a tube fitted in his tummy. 2011.

Bill Hargreaves was the first person with cerebral palsy on our executive council. His pioneering work for the charity opened up employment, recreation and travel to vast numbers of disabled people both in this country and many others around the world. 2000. Also available as an audiobook and as a Kindle e-book.

At the 2010 election, we asked people to tell us about the accessibility of their voting experience. Over a thousand people did just that and we have used this feedback as the basis for a report about how inclusive the general election was – here’s what we found.

Useful template for easing transition for disabled children moving from early years services. 2012.