Enable Scotland

Enable Scotland (stylised as ENABLE Scotland; formerly the Scottish Society for the Parents of Mentally Handicapped Children[1] and Scottish Society for the Mentally Handicapped) is a member-led charity based in Scotland that supports people who have learning disabilities and their families. Founded in 1954 they campaign for equal rights for people who have learning disabilities and also provide personalised services to assist them with various problems in their lives.[2] Typical difficulties addressed include access to employment, transportation, support for families, and help with finances.[3][4][5] Enable Scotland also run the Scotland Employers Award.[6] Theresa Shearer FRSE is the charity's current Chief Executive.[7]

  1. ^ "Catherine Shapter". Herald Scotland. June 7, 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  2. ^ "About Us". Enable Scotland. 2010-05-23. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  3. ^ "Getting around". Enable Scotland. 2010-05-23. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  4. ^ "In the family". Enable Scotland. 2010-05-23. Archived from the original on 2012-01-14. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  5. ^ "Money matters". Enable Scotland. 2010-05-23. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  6. ^ "Farm on shortlist for award". Forfar Dispatch. 2011-10-15. Archived from the original on 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  7. ^ "Our Executive Team".