An exciting new service for Aberdeen.
Scroll down to find out more about Able Deen.
In partnership with Shopmobility Aberdeen
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We are a charity whose aim is to increase independence, freedom, self esteem and choice for people with disabilities.
Able to Socialise
Able Deen is here to assist you.
COVID 19 message
we are back on a limited timetable, with PPE for our staff, rigorous cleaning regimen for the equipment and social distancing rules as follows:
- No access to the interior of the vehicle
- Only the person using the service to approach the vehicle
- All instructions given by staff are to be followed
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Able to Shop
Able Deen is here to assist you.
Able to Participate
Able Deen is here to assist you.
Able to Visit
Able Deen will be there to assist you.
Able to Volunteer
Do you have a few hours to spare each week?
Able Deen needs you!
Able to Explore
Able Deen is here to assist you.
What is Able Deen?
Helping to connect the community.
The Able Deen service will take our wheelchairs, scooters and volunteers to the four corners of Aberdeen to enable people to access their local services, facilities, shops etc.
We want you to tell us where you would like Able Deen to visit and what you would like it to help you be Able to do.
Able Deen services
The Able Deen facility will be able to provide you with:
- The use of mobility equipment, manually powered wheelchairs, powered scooters and walking frames
- A volunteer companion to provide company and assistance when you are about and about
- A safe, quiet place to relax and gather your thoughts
*weekly update* Able Deen♿ locations;
7 Dec(Tue) : Kincorth,
8 Dec(Wed) : Torry,
9 Dec(Thu) : Mastrick,
10 Dec(Fri) : Seaton Park,
11 Dec(Sat) : Hazlehead Park.
Typical operating times: 10-4pm👍.
#kincorth #torry #mastrick #seatonpark #hazleheadpark
Just a quick coffee☕ at the Park Cafe before setting up at Duthie Park! Do you fancy going to the park today? Our Able Deen♿ unit will be around the top end of the park between 10-4pm! Hope to see you soon, folks😊! #abledeen2021 #theparkcafe #abletovisit #duthiepark https://t.co/qIe8uWiCd0
Glad to be back at Seaton Park😊! It's just ace all year round! The forecast is dry, sunny & cold! So, wrap up warm, put on your woolly hats + gloves🧤 & get bags of fresh air, too! Able Deen is in the car park between 10-4pm, folks👍! #abledeen2021 #seatonpark #abletoexplore https://t.co/vDmSULJN7j
Our Able Deen♿ service will be at Byron Square between 10-4pm today👍! Good to see the chap busy clearing up the pavement around the shops! See you soon, folks😊! #abledeen2021 #byronshops #byronsquare #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/dOCzRQ5epd
Good morning, Tillydrone👋! Our times are between 10-4pm👍 & all our equipment is available! Only come prepared with a small donation💷 + photo id & we will sort out the rest! Hope to see you soon, folks😊! #abledeen2021 #tillydrone #abletoshop #tillyshops #aberdeen https://t.co/bWxOUV7X0c
**Yipee**👏We picked up our Able Deen vehicle this morning! Back to normal service & kick-starting at Aberdeen Beach🌊🍦☕ today! Times between 10-4pm!
Rest of the week👇;
1 Dec(Wed) : Tillydrone, 2 Dec(Thu) : Northfield, 3 Dec(Fri) : Seaton Park, 4 Dec(Sat) : Duthie Park😊! https://t.co/vIIsJP8Fw0
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News & updates
Jordon
Hello, my name is Jordon, I am 20 years old and a volunteer with Shopmobility AbleDeen. I have been volunteering with the organisation since 2017/18,
2020 Annual Accounts
These are not the most exciting things to read, but they are very important to the running of our charity. Annual Report and Accounts 2020
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
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