Only 1 in 7 people with a learning disability receive some form of support from a local authority, which means 86% are not getting support they need – this is where ENABLE Scotland’s Local Area Coordination comes in. We are here to support every person who has a learning disability and their families and carers, wherever they are and in whatever way they need us.
What is Local Area Coordination
Local Area Coordination is a globally recognised approach to supporting people of all ages in local communities, and their families, to build and pursue their vision for a good life. LACs are there for everyone – you do not need a budget to access this service.
Local Area Co-ordinators do different things depending on what people in the community want. Here are some of the things that all Local Area Co-ordinators do:-
What makes LAC special?
What people say about us
“Local Area Co-ordinators help us find our way through this jungle of a world.”
“It’s not about how quickly things move on, what matters is that I know my Local Area Co-ordinator is always there for me.”
Find out more about LAC in your local area and become a member of ENABLE Scotland today. Call Family Connect 0300 303 0228.
ENABLE Scotland is proud to be home to two local area coordination teams: East Renfrewshire LAC and Midlothian LAC
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