Capability Scotland
History
Capability Scotland is one of the leading Scottish disability organisations and has nearly 60 years experience of providing services to disabled people of all ages in Scotland.
The organisation was launched in 1946 by a group of committed parents and professionals. The first service, Westerlea School for children with cerebral palsy, opened in December that year.
Originally known as the Scottish Council for Spastics we became Capability Scotland in 1996.
Services
From our original purpose of supporting people with cerebral palsy, we have developed to support children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities. Today we are one of Scotland's leading disability organisations providing a diverse range of services including community living, day and residential services, employment, respite/short breaks, therapy, education and learning, family support and activities.
Campaigning
Apart from providing services we are also a campaigning organisation and we are committed to working with disabled people to create a just and fair Scotland.
ASCS
Our national advice and information sevice - Advice Service Capability Scotland, or ASCS as it is better known, provides free confidential advice and information on a range of disability issues including specialist advice on cerebral palsy.
Equality Unit
We also have our own Equality Unit which supports organisations throughout Scotland to meet their legal responsibilities and good practice when it comes to disabled customers and employees.
Volunteering Opportunities
We have over 500 volunteers. We offer many different types of volunteering opportunities from helping out with activities in our services and centres, to working in our shops or helping out with fundraising events. If you are interested in volunteering contact Suzanne O Hara
Facts & Figures
You can find out more about Capability Scotland and disability issues in general in our Facts & Figures section.
Annual Report 2006/2007
You can download a pdf of our Annual Report 2006/2007
here.