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Welcome to the Ecas blog. Our digital home for industry news, organisational updates and inspiring stories that highlight what our staff, volunteers, partners and Board are up to.

Have a story you'd like to share with us? Email Diane and she'll let you know how to submit.

Ecas launches a new service for disabled young adults


November 7, 2019

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 our 100+ year history, celebrated the many talents and achievements of the people we support, and ann …

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Scenes from the Ecas AGM showcase

Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale


October 7, 2019

After a busy year of creativity and fun, our Art and Craft groups are ready to welcome visitors to our Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale. Drop by the Ecas offices from 5-8 November, 2019, to see their impressive work on display and for sale. The exhibi …

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Visiting author offers inspiration


October 3, 2019

By Reading and Creative Writing group leader John Mackay One of the most pressing concerns for any writer is the question of inspiration. Where does it come from, and how do you transform that initial idea into something captivating? At the Ecas Readin …

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Our annual report looks back at a busy year


September 19, 2019

Hot off the presses is our 2018-19 Annual Report. It’s full of our lively clients sharing their experiences with Ecas activities, befriending services, and grants over the past year. And it’s been a busy year.

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A story of art, community and friendship


July 4, 2019

How can art and disability help empower and engage people with a physical disability? In this short and inspiring blog, Ecas art leader Graham Young shares the tale of a day out to The Kelpies in Falkirk to answer just that.

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Image of The Kelpies at The Helix in Falkirk. Two impressive sculptures of horses made from metal.

Learning at Work Week 2019


May 16, 2019

As Learning at Work Week 2019 kicks-off we’re celebrating all things learning in the charity sector by sitting down with our Befriending Assistant, Sam Collins. With the annual campaign from Campaign for Learning promoting the power of learning and the …

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