Deafblind Scotland
Civic and Social OrganizationsScotland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
Deafblind Scotland is a charitable organization based in Lenzie, Scotland, that operates within the civic and social sector to support individuals who are both deaf and blind. Its work centers on enabling deafblind people to remain active members of their communities, improve access to services, and foster interaction with sighted and hearing people, while advocating for appropriate assistance from health and social care providers. The organization collaborates with statutory and other agencies to enhance quality of life, raise awareness of needs and potential, and develop suitable facilities and housing for deafblind individuals. With a focus on advocacy, partnership, and community integration, Deafblind Scotland seeks to secure lasting support and recognition as equal citizens and to influence service provision and accommodation options for its constituents. The organization announced a formal definition of Deafblindness for Scotland at the Scottish Parliament in June 2024, marking a recent step in clarifying the condition within policy discussions.