ENABLE Scotland
2nd Floor
146 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G1 8BL
Tel: 0141 226 4541
Fax: 0141 204 4398
Web: www.enable.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 1pm - 4pm, Monday - Friday
ENABLE Scotland campaigns for better rights and services for people with learning disabilities and their families in Scotland. Over 60 local branches provide support, advice and social activities.
ENABLE Scotland has a national information service, a legal service and local advocacy projects. In addition, its service company can develop and provide any direct service that someone with a learning disabilility might need. In different parts of Scotland, it offers jobs, training, respite breaks, day services, supported living, housing and support for people with profound learning difficulties.
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