ACOSVO is a growing membership organisation of over 750 voluntary sector Chief Executives, senior leaders, Chairs and Vice Chairs across Scotland, all committed to the vision of: ‘Excellent Voluntary Sector Leadership in Scotland.’ Our members range from those who lead smaller, community-based organisations to those who head up some of the largest charities in Scotland.…
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British Deaf Association
Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s only official national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) also used in Northern Ireland. We hold international status as an Ordinary Member of the World Federation of the Deaf (a United Nations consultative organisation) since 1957 and a…
The Disaway Trust
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…
Audio Description Association (Scotland)
Aims: To promote the inclusion of blind and partially sighted people at theatre, cinema, sport and cultural events by offering a commentary, which is received through a headset, and which does not obtrude on dialogue. Services provided: Campaigns to raise the profile and standards of audio description nationwide Offers training for audio describers to a…
RADAR Key Company
Description of service: The RADAR Key Company is a commercial organisation for the supply of the genuine National Key Scheme (RADAR) keys, mechanical and electronic locks and toilet guide apps. Order any quantity online at http://www.radarkey.org Free toilet finding guides at http://www.loo.org
Back Up Trust
Aims: The Back-Up Trust inspires people to transform their lives after spinal cord injury. The charity challenges perceptions of disability and run services which grow confidence and independence and offer a supportive network. Services provided: Hold wheelchair skills services at spinal centres and in communities across Scotland and the rest of the UK which are…