Deafblind Scotland

Deafblind Scotland works tirelessly to create a society in which deafblind people have the permanent support and recognition necessary to be equal citizens. The organisation aims are: To help deafblind people in Scotland live as rightful members of their own communities and to encourage and support contact between deafblind people and sighted hearing people To liaise with health and social service providers to make appropriate assistance available to deafblind people in Scotland To work in partnership with statutory and other agencies to improve the quality of life of deafblind people To raise awareness of both the needs and potential of deafblind people To encourage provision of facilities, services and support for deafblind people To develop and maintain appropriate accommodation for the benefit and use of deafblind people