Perth and Kinross

Scottish Information Commissioner

Aims: To promote and enforce the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Services provided: Provide information and advice about the public right to access information held by Scottish public authorities The Scottish Information Commissioner can receive appeals from anyone refused information by a Scottish public authority. He has the power to investigate appeals and to issue…

Centre for Inclusive Living Perth and Kinross (CILPK)

Aims: To promote a barrier free, inclusive and equality minded environment for all disabled people. To promote independence based on dignity, choice and control. Services provided: CILPK provides a range of services designed to ensure better access, greater equality of experience and meaningful improvements in the right to live independently. Services include: Resolution of access…

PKAVS

Description of service: Shopmobility operates a scheme to lend, free of charge, manual wheelchairs and powered scooters. A companion service for people requiring assistance whilst shopping is also available. This helps people who have limited mobility or visual impairment to shop and use other town centre facilities. Booking is recommended and training on the use…

A2i Transcription Services

Description of service: A2i is an experienced transcription company who transcribe print documents into Braille, Audio, Large Print, e-text, Accessible PDF, Easy Read and BSL video. We also produce tactile diagrams, graphs, and maps and translate documents to and from a wide range of foreign languages. We transcribe documents of all sizes from 1 page…

Forth and Tay Disabled Ramblers

Aims: To enable access to the countryside To enhance health and wellbeing by rambling To promote inclusive access. services provided: Rambling for disabled people and their families and friends Accessible, affordable transport to each venue Use of equipment – scooter Supported rambles from April to October to a variety of countryside locations Social outings. Local…

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