Accessible information - your legal obligations

Some organisations have legal duties to communicate clearly with disabled people. This includes people with learning disabilities. 

An Introduction to the Adults with Incapacity Act

This factsheet gives a brief introduction to the Adults with Incapacity Act and some important key principles 

Being in charge

Self-directed support - a guide for family carers of people with learning disabilities. This booklet explains how some individuals and families have been using self-directed support, how it works and what help is available. There is also a companion guide for adults with learning disabilities called You are in charge. (See below.)

You can also order copies of both booklets. 

Being in Control of Your Money

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An easy-read booklet to help you budget and manage your money better. 

Bullying at work (Easy read)

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An easy read guide to dealing with bullying at work. 

Charging Policies

Local council charging policies for non-residential social care services - A question and answer factsheet 

Consent to Medical Treatment

Consent to Medical Treatment Factsheet 

ENABLE Trustee Service

Guide to ENABLE Trustee Service Ltd. For more detailed information go the Trustee and Wills section.  

eSay statistics for 2009

Statistics on people with learning disabilities in Scotland, published by the Scottish Government. 

Free Bus Travel

A guide to applying for a National Entitlement Card for Free Bus Travel for Older and Disabled People across Scotland 

Free Bus Travel - An Easy-Read Guide

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An easy-read guide to applying for a free bus card for Older and Disabled People across Scotland 

Holiday List 2010

This resource list contains details of holiday accommodation and resources in the UK and abroad that might be suitable for disabled individuals or families with a disabled child. There are also notes of a few sources of funding for holidays and travel insurance as well as where to get more information and advice. 

If you are unhappy with a service what can you do?

This booklet has been developed by the ENABLE Scotland Information Service and by the ENABLE Scotland Children’s Committee – a group of parents of children with learning disabilities – to let you know that other parents share your experiences and to put you in touch with services and support. 

Keep it clear! How to take part in our campaign

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ENABLE Scotland is running a postcard campaign to encourage more organisations to provide clear information to people with learning disabilities. This sheet explains how to use our postcards and take part. 

Learning Disability in the Family

This booklet has been developed by the ENABLE Scotland Information Service and by the ENABLE Scotland Children’s Committee – a group of parents of children with learning disabilities – to let you know that other parents share your experiences and to put you in touch with services and support. 

Living from day to day

A research project on older family carers of people with learning disabilities in Castle Douglas and North Ayrshire 

Making a power of attorney

Making a Will

What to consider when leaving money to a person with a learning disability 

Making consultation work

A guide for agencies that consult with people with learning disabilities, parents and carers 

Making Consultation Work - Report

A guide for agencies that consult with people with learning disabilities, parents and carers 

Making consultation work - top 10 tips

Membership leaflet

To become a member, print off this leaflet and return it to us.

If you would like us to send you the form by post please register online. 

Services for children with disabilites

Services for children with disabilities and their families - A guide for parents and carers 

Short Breaks and Respite 2007

This resource list gives details of different short breaks and respite services across Scotland that can offer a service to children or adults with learning disabilities and their families. 

Speak Up Bullying Report

Our Speak Up report on bullying revealed the shocking statistic that 93 % of children with learning disabilities in Scotland are bullied. You can download the full report here. 

Supporting Clients with Learning Disabilities

Supporting Clients with Learning Disabilities - A Good Practice Guide for Lawyers. This guide has been produced as part of the Work it Out project. 

Supporting Someone to Manage Money

Supporting someone to manage money - a guide for carers 

Surviving sexual abuse

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What you can do if you think you have been sexually abused - an easy-read guide 

Talking Money - Tips

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Tips and information about banking and managing money for people with learning disabilities. 

Talking Money - Information and ideas

Factsheet with information, resources and ideas to help improve access to banking services. 

The Exchange

A guide to the staff and members' section of ENABLE Scotland's website. 

Top tips for easy read

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Here are our top tips for making information clearer for people with learning disabilities. 

Unlocking sexual abuse and learning disabilities

Supporting adults with learning disabilities who have been sexually abused. A guide for family carers and support staff. 

You are in charge

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Being in charge of self-directed support - an illustrated easy-read guide that explains how you can be in charge of your life and any support that you get.

There is also a companion guide for family carers of adults with learning disabilities called Being in charge. (See above)

You can also order copies of both booklets.