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
Last day before Able Deen is on holiday! Duthie Park is our chosen destination today😊! So, pop along & just take a few hours enjoying the sights in the park! Catch us between 10-4pm👍! #abledeen2021 #aberdeen #duthiepark #abletovisit https://t.co/tnmSZupFWj
Able Deen♿ is at the car park in Seaton Park between 10-4pm today! Adventures around the park is always fun😊! Even take a rumble into Old Aberdeen or just pop along to the Cruickshank Botanical Gardens, too! #abledeen2021 #seatonpark #aberdeen #abletoexplore https://t.co/pXCCoedx6P
Hello Northfield, we are with you today from 10-4pm👍! Able Deen is at Byron Square with it's usual mix of mobility equipment♿ available for the day! #abledeen2021 #byronsquare #northfield #abletovisit https://t.co/l8Fskw65I0
Take advantage of our available scooters & wheelchairs♿ around Tillydrone & surrounding areas today! Opening hours between 10-4pm! Just pop in past to Able Deen, folks😊! #abledeen2021 #tillydrone #abletoventure #aberdeen https://t.co/Q1CtRV3nJF
Yes, we are back at Aberdeen Beach today🏖️🌊!
Nothing pleases us more than munching on a bacon roll, looking out onto the rolling surf & smelling the sea air! What could be better?
Also, a big shout out to the wonderful guys at GB England who spun a bit of magic on Able Deen👍! https://t.co/x5X3VxbV4R
*Weekly update*
Our vehicle is now in for some maintenance & may have an impact on our scheduled visits for this week! 😔
Anyway, if we hear of any changes will keep you updated & please keep an eye out for future posts👀!
Fingers crossed🤞! #abledeen2021
Featured events
Hazlehead Park
Happy to be at Hazlehead Park today, please pop in and say hello.
See our events calendar for more details:
News & updates
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
An introduction to the possibilities offered by our service
Sorry, what is it you do exactly?
Good question, and a difficult one to answer. We at Able Deen Shopmobility will do whatever we can to help you get out and about.
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