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Capability Scotland
11 Ellersly RoadEdinburgh
EH12 6HY
Tel (Voice): 0131 313 5510
Tel (Text): 0131 346 2529
Web: www.capability-scotland.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday; answerphone at other times.
Capability Scotland is a disability organisation 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 they became Capability Scotland in 1996. Capability Scotland is the largest of the Scottish disability organisations.
They support people with cerebral palsy, and have developed to support children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities. Today they are an organisation 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.
Checked: June 2006
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