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
Today is our Mastrick Shops visit & you can catch us between 10-4pm👍! Pop along to Able Deen & see for yourself our available equipment♿! If you fancy a wee venture to the shops, then, why not?😊 #abledeen2021 #mastrickshops #mastrick #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/G7g3noRSCM
Back in terrific Torry for the day, pop along & say hello😊! Come find us next to Torry Library between 10-4pm today! #abledeen2021 #torryshops #torry #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/tALcWPwjyA
Kincorth Shops, anyone? You will find Able Deen hanging out between 10-4pm today! All scooters/walkers/wheelchairs are all available! #abledeen2021 #kincorthshops #kincorth #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/c2fy9vh4qd
*update*Able Deen locations;
14 Tue: Kincorth,
15 Wed: Torry,
16 Thu: Mastrick,
17 Fri: Seaton Park,
18 Sat: Hazlehead Park..
*Daily times between 10-4pm 👍
#abledeen2021 #kincorth #torry #mastrick #seatonpark #hazleheadpark #abledeenareas
Good morning from Duthie Park😊! You have plenty of options to venture around the park today! Able Deen♿ is available between 10-4pm👍! Why not pop along & see for yourself? #abledeen2021 #duthiepark #abletoventure #aberdeen https://t.co/DBqKn6Jvtv
Always delighted to see our regulars at Seaton Park😊! They have been enjoying the freedom of scooting♿ about the park! Managed to reach parts they would not normally attempt having to walk! Can't wait to see them at Duthie Park tomorrow👍! #abledeen2021 #seatonpark https://t.co/GIFbO8lgnD
Featured events
Duthie Park
Spend a few hours taking in the sights in Duthie Park, there is something to delight people of all ages and tastes.
Seaton Park
As if Seaton Park wasn’t enough (and it really is) from here you can access Old Aberdeen and all the history that goes with it.
See our events calendar for more details:
News & updates
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.
A Change is as Good as a Rest
It’s all change here at Shopmobility, we have become Able Deen. Thanks to our friends at Union Square, our office has had a beautiful, colourful
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