An exciting new service for Aberdeen.
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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
Your Friends, Your Family, You're Included.
Ever been invited to join in with an outing or a social event but you were not sure if you would manage it?
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
(tap the coloured boxes below for more information)
Able to Shop
Your Clothes, Your Food, Your Choice.
Want to visit your local shops to get your food shopping, have your hair done, buy a gift for
someone or treat yourself to a fine piece?
Able Deen is here to assist you.
Able to Participate
Your City, Your Services, Your Say.
Have an issue you want to discuss with your local Councillor but can't get to their surgery, is there a big development happening near you and you want to see the plans but find it difficult to get out and about?
Able Deen is here to assist you.
Able to Visit
Your Parks, Your Gardens, You're There.
Fancy a visit to Duthie Park to have a trip round the Winter Gardens, Aberdeen Beach for a stroll along
the Prom or an ice cream cone, Johnstone Gardens to see all the beautiful plants?
Able Deen will be there to assist you.
Able to Volunteer
Your Skills, Your Enthusiasm, You're Needed.
Want to make real, practical, positive differences to people in your community? Want to learn new skills
and meet new people?
Do you have a few hours to spare each week?
Able Deen needs you!
Able to Explore
Your Places, Your Things, Your Way.
Whether it's going somewhere you haven't been in ages, finding somewhere completely new or trying
out an event or show.
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
Able Deen. Mobility on Aberdeen's Doorstep.
We are a charity whose aim is to increase independence, freedom, self esteem and choice for people with disabilities.
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Able Deen. Mobility on Aberdeen's Doorstep.
We are a charity whose aim is to increase independence, freedom, self esteem and choice for people with disabilities.
abledeen.org.uk
5 days ago
*Update* Afraid, our Able Deen unit will not be available to play this week! We are sorry for not being available, but, let's hope with a bit of luck this situation changes! Keep an eye out on future posts! #abledeen2021 #aberdeen
*Update* Afraid, our Able Deen unit will not be available to play this week! We are sorry for not being available, but, let's hope with a bit of luck this situation changes! Keep an eye out on future posts! #abledeen2021 #aberdeen
1 week ago
*Update* Our Able Deen service for this week is still cancelled! We would like to apologise to everyone for not being available during this time! Keep your fingers crossed for next week, folks! #abledeen2021 #aberdeen
*Update* Our Able Deen service for this week is still cancelled! We would like to apologise to everyone for not being available during this time! Keep your fingers crossed for next week, folks! #abledeen2021 #aberdeen
2 weeks ago
Due to the cold weather last week! Our vehicle has not survived unscathed & will not be suitable for our services! We would like to apologise for anyone planning to visit Aberdeen Beach today! Look out for future updates! #abledeen2021 #aberdeenbeach #aberdeen
Due to the cold weather last week! Our vehicle has not survived unscathed & will not be suitable for our services! We would like to apologise for anyone planning to visit Aberdeen Beach today! Look out for future updates! #abledeen2021 #aberdeenbeach #aberdeen
2 weeks ago
*Able Deen weekly* Back to normal!! 😊
16 Tue - Aberdeen Beach
17 Wed - Torry
18 Thu - Mastrick
19 Fri - Seaton Park
20 Sat - Duthie Park
#abledeen2021 #staysafe #staylocal #aberdeen
Info... https://t.co/rXj1XkDa7q
*Able Deen weekly* Back to normal!! 😊
16 Tue - Aberdeen Beach
17 Wed - Torry
18 Thu - Mastrick
19 Fri - Seaton Park
20 Sat - Duthie Park
#abledeen2021 #staysafe #staylocal #aberdeen
Info... https://t.co/rXj1XkDa7q
2 weeks ago
*Update*
Again, sorry! Due to the continued cold snap/wintery conditions! It is best to cancel our planned visits to the parks;
12th: Fri - Seaton Park & 13th: Sat - Duthie Park!
The safety of our customers & staff is important! Thank you for understanding! #abledeen2021
*Update*
Again, sorry! Due to the continued cold snap/wintery conditions! It is best to cancel our planned visits to the parks;
12th: Fri - Seaton Park & 13th: Sat - Duthie Park!
The safety of our customers & staff is important! Thank you for understanding! #abledeen2021
2 weeks ago
*Update* A reminder to everyone if you missed our post earlier in the week! Sorry, our service is still cancelled due to snow & ice! We are hoping to be back for Seaton Park on Friday! If this changes will keep you all updated! https://t.co/rXj1XkDa7q
#abledeen2021 #staysafe
*Update* A reminder to everyone if you missed our post earlier in the week! Sorry, our service is still cancelled due to snow & ice! We are hoping to be back for Seaton Park on Friday! If this changes will keep you all updated! https://t.co/rXj1XkDa7q
#abledeen2021 #staysafe
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