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Ecas activity groups resume with virtual meetings
In our 100-year history, Ecas has adapted to a lot of major world events, including the Great Depression and World War II. In the last few months, we’ …
Thank you volunteers!
This year’s Volunteers’ Week comes at a time of social distancing, when many of us have struggled with uncertainty and loneliness. Our Ecas volunteer …
Creativity connects Ecas activity group members
The Reading and Creative Writing group finds novel ways to meet during social distancing By John Mackay, Group Leader What’s the similarity between E. …
Befriending in the time of coronavirus
“Once we got chatting again, we had periods of good laughter amongst the uncertainty.”
Building a new service for young adults
My name is Megan and I’m the Outreach Officer at Ecas. I started in the role at the end of September 2019 to build on the work of University of Edinbu …
Ecas’ Young People’s Service for disabled adults is up and running
Councillor George Gordon offers his support Our one-to-one service for young people launched in January, and Ecas Outreach Officer Megan Hood has alre …
Ecas art groups visit Jupiter Artland
By Graham Young Following our 2018 exciting trip to the Kelpies, the intrepid members of Art 1 and 2 decided to go to Jupiter. Not the far-off planet, …
A brief history of Ecas
Celebrating 100+ years of promoting equality, choice and participation Did you know Ecas has been supporting people with a physical disability for mor …
Showcase event shines a spotlight on Ecas services
Activity group members display their talents and achievements After a fantastic year of fun, funding grants, and befriending, the Ecas AGM Showcase la …
Ecas launches a new service for disabled young adults
Individuals and organisations are encouraged to get in touch with ideas and referrals At a showcase event before our AGM recently, Ecas looked back at …