Who’d have thought you could walk five kilometres, raise money for a local charity AND at the same time look like glamorous socialite?
The Helensburgh branch of ENABLE Scotland has teamed up with the Helensburgh and Lomond Carers project to organise a Ladies of the Night Tiara Walk. The walk starts at 9pm on Friday 10th September and will take in a route showing off the beautiful moonlit scenery around Helensburgh. If you are in the area and you’d like to register you can visit the Helensburgh and Lomond Carers Centre on Saturday 14th August between 10am and 2pm or you can call 01436 673 444 for more information. It only costs £15 to register!
At ENABLE Scotland we have 59 voluntary branches throughout the country offering a range of activities and clubs for people who have learning disabilities. Our branches also campaign on issues that affect their local communities and take part in national campaigns too.
They do great work and they are always looking for volunteers to help run clubs and activities, drive mini-buses and help fundraise – if you are interested in volunteering for your local ENABLE Scotland branch you can find a list of branches here. If you want to find out how to get in touch with them you can contact our information service on 0141 226 4541.
UCanDoIT is a charity that teaches people with disabilities to use computers in their own home. They also provide quality, reconditioned computers to those who don’t have one and any necessary hardware and software (e.g. Dragon Naturally Speaking, Zoomtext, Guide, JAWS).
Many of the tutors have a background in teaching assistive technology and have worked with people with all levels of computer ability. UCanDoIT have recently received funding to work with people with learning disabilities in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.
If you or anyone you know would like to apply to learn with UCanDoIT please contact ucandoit.scotland@googlemail.com or call 0131 337 5992.
This is a new publication from the Scottish Government and COSLA. They want to ensure that carers are supported to manage their caring responsibilities with confidence and in good health, and to have a life of their own outside of caring. They have worked together with a range of interests, including Health Boards, the national carer organisations and carers in developing this strategy. It will build on the support already in place and take forward the recommendations of Care 21: The Future of Unpaid Care in Scotland.
An easy read guide of the Scottish Government publication ‘With Inclusion in Mind: The local authority’s role in promoting wellbeing and social development: Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Sections 25-31′ ISBN 978-0-7559-5174-1 (9 pages)
One in three disability living allowance (DLA) claimants think it unlikely that they will be able to work if their benefits are cut under government plans, a poll has found.
I’m one of the first recipients of the system that lets me spend money on the care of my choice. All that glitters is not gold, but it’s been transformative
Many disabled people who lost their jobs when Remploy shut 29 factories in 2008 have not worked again. But does this mean that sheltered workplaces are the best option? Opinion is divided
Take part in this survey and say what you think about life, school and services. You can do the survey online now.
The groups that are carrying out the survey are called for Scotland’s Disabled Children (fSDC) and Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS). You can find out more about them on their websites – www.fsdc.org.uk and www.ltcas.org.uk
If you would prefer a paper copy, phone Kate Higgins on 0131 659 2938 or Donna Tomlin on 0131 559 2939.
“A child’s 18th birthday is usually a staging post to adult independence. But if your son or daughter has learning disabilities, they will continue to need an enormous amount of support in order to live a fulfilling life. Here, three mothers share their anxieties about their children’s futures”
We were really pleased to get to the final of the Care Accolades 2010. The Care Accolades is a prestigious awards ceremony hosted by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) which celebrates the very best of the care sector across Scotland.
There were 8 categories and ENABLE Scotland was the runner up in the ‘Putting Personalisation into Practice’ category.
A team of eight were at the ceremony in Aviemore on 11th June to fly the flag for ENABLE Scotland – with a mix of staff and people we support making the trip.
You can have a look at our nomination video below – congratulations to the team!
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on the reform of the Blue Badge Scheme in Scotland. The consultation covers: eligibility, eligibility assessments, enforcement, badge design and security, administration, organisational badges and concessions. It will run until 01 October 2010.
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