Aims: To provide group holidays for people with physical disabilities between the age of 16 – 80 years, in the UK and abroad. Services provided: Holiday arrangements for people with physical disabilities Helpers / carers can be provided if the holidaymaker is unable to provide their own. cost: Client pays for the holiday and this…
Aberdeen
Leonard Cheshire Scotland
Aims: To enable disabled people to improve their quality of life and to campaign for removal of the barriers which hinder them. Services provided: Support at Home services Supported Living Services Respite and short breaks Day support services Residential services There are services in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dumfries, Inverness, Aberdeen and Fife. Contact the organisation for…
CALL Scotland
To provide services and carry out research and development projects across Scotland working with all those involved in meeting the needs of people who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and / or specialised technology use, particularly in education. Services provided: An assessment and support service for a small number of children with complex communication,…
Alcohol and Drugs Action (ADA)
Specialist support in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for individuals and families affected by alcohol and drugs
MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)
Aims: To provide information and support to people born with Anophthalmia, Microphthalmia and Coloboma and their families. Services provided: Emotional and practical support and information Linking members with other MACS people via social media and regional activities and events Financial assistance to MACS members who require equipment or services to help meet their needs Activities…
Scottish Sensory Centre
Aims: To promote and support new developments and effective practices in the education of children who are deaf or visually impaired. Services provided: Training courses for teachers and other professionals involved in the education of children with visual impairments, who are deaf or have combined sensory impairments (deafblind etc) Research and publications (best practice etc)…