Aims: SDS has the vision of developing opportunities and improving performance in disability sport for children, athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability in Scotland and contributing to UK and international initiatives. services provided: Branch, local and regional sporting opportunities – encourage a range of quality sporting opportunities Developing talent and performance…
Scottish Borders
Techno-Vision Systems Ltd
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Techno-Vision Braille Services provide products and services for blind and visually impaired people. Products in the range include keyboard enhancements, Braille software and Braille paper, through to Talking Dictionaries, and Index Braille embossers. Telephone support and fast engineering repairs are available should you experience any problems with any products and training is available on…
Challenger Children’s Fund
Aims: To give financial help to physically disabled children under the age of eighteen who reside in Scotland Summary: Funding is provided to meet a specific need not covered by statutory sources, e.g. clothing, apparatus, equipment, household appliances, furniture, adaptations to home or garden. Grants may be made for holidays. Grants cannot be made retrospectively. Applications:…
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Aims: To provide support and information to families affected by retinoblastoma, at the point of diagnosis, during treatment and later in life as required To raise awareness of childhood eye cancer with health professionals and the public To promote and fund retinoblastoma related research. services provided: Provides support for anyone affected by retinoblastoma Runs events…
Scottish Drugs Forum
Aims: To co-ordinate the work of drugs services and identify gaps in provision. Services provided: Collects and disseminates drugs information Arranges conferences and working groups Offers training and consultancy services.
Cerebral Palsy Scotland
Aims: We’re a charity that improves the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy through specialist therapy, support and information. Our mission is to help people with cerebral palsy build skills, knowledge, confidence and relationships. We advocate for the CP community to have life-long access to knowledgeable, compassionate services and support. Services provided: Specialist…