Items 1 to 12 of 242 total Items 1 to 12 of 242 total Walking Frames & Aids Shopmobility Aberdeen is a busy charity that aims to empower, liberate and promote social inclusion for thousands of people with mobility problems. Support our work by donating to us and helping to achieve our goals. Aberdeen City Council ConsultationsConsultation FinderAnnual Report and Accounts 2015Here is the link to our 2015 Accounts which we published on our blog, the minutes from the AGM will be available soon.There is a typo in the list of Management Committee members, N Cran should read M Cran (sorry Murray)2015 AccountsBroad Street Consultationhere is the link to the consultation being held regarding the plans for Broad Street, it is open until next Sunday 12th June.Broad Street ConsultationBig AberdeenAs part of the Big Aberdeen #10AberdeenStories project, one of our volunteers shared her story and here it is:Sarah's StoryAnnual Report and Accounts 2014Annual Report and AccountsGrow WildLast Thursday (25th June,2015) we planted a raised bed full of wild flower seedlings which had been sown and grown by our friends at Bramble Brae, Braehead, Walker Road, Ferryhill and Gilcomstoun Primary Schools.
Full details (and some great pics) can be found on our blog hereHave you tried our other social media sites?You are all aware of our Shopmobility Aberdeen Facebook page here but have you tried our other Facebook Pages?Hong Kong HikeAngus's Grand TourSCOTTAberdeen Asset Management Scottish OpenJuly 10th - 13thRoyal Aberdeen Golf CourseWe had a fantastic few days at the Scottish Open, providing scooters for people to help them access this prestigious event. All the scooters were out every day, and a great time was had by all (the weather was even kind). It was such a success that we hope to be invited to participate in other sporting, public and family events in the future.Aberdeen Harbour Community Action FundWe are delighted to announce that we have received funding from Aberdeen Harbour Community Action Fund worth £25,000 over the next five years. This will enable us to pursue our development of Shopmobility Aberdeen into an organisation which provides assistance and support to anyone experiencing barriers to their mobility how so ever caused.
Aberdeen Harbour Sustainable Connections Transport TeamThese new services are available now, for further information please click the link to our blog.SCOTT Blog entryCommunity PoemsShopmobility Aberdeen has been fortunate enough to receive the services of Andrew Bisset (Andy) as our Writer in Residence. Schools and comunity groups are being invited to participate in our Community Poem project. The theme for International Poetry Day this year is Remember and we are asking participating groups to write words and phrases that spring to their minds when they think about the word remember, or the action of remembering, on to large pieces of paper which we will then collect and Andy will then order these words and phrases into a poem. or by telephone on (01224) 254338.Examples of last years PoemsLatest examplesHong Kong Hike (There and Back Again)Join on the return leg of our virtual journey from Aberdeen Harbour Hong Kong to Aberdeen Harbour, UK. We are looking for people to walk, jog, run, cycle, wheel, swim and row us to our destination, the beauty of it is you don't have to make any special effort.
Simply By going about your daily routine you can be chalking up miles for this event.Use the motivation of the Hong Kong Hike to be more active, get fit, lose weight or just be part of something unique.To sign up please send an e-mail letting us know that you are willing to take part.We are measuring the distance in miles and kilometers however we are happy to convert from steps depending on how your pedometer or smart phone app works.Keep an eye on our Twitter feed and on our Facebook page each Wednesday for the weekly shout out to those participating and for a running total of the distance covered so far, there will also be a newsletter emailed to all participants to keep you up to date on progress.We will be delighted to have you on board.Hope to see you back home in Aberdeen,Hong Kong Hike blog entryThe Hong Kong Hikers have arrived in Hong Kong!! Shopmobility Aberdeen is a charity whose aim is to increase independence, freedom, self esteem and choice for people with disabilities.
We are a service dedicated to helping anyone with a mobility difficulty, be it temporary or permanent, who wishes to visit Aberdeen city centre to conduct business, enjoy our many visitor and cultural attractions or to visit the city’s wide variety of shops, leisure and business services. We offer assistance to anyone experiencing a mobility or sensory impairment. By providing the loan of a battery powered scooter, a battery powered wheelchair or a manual wheelchair to help ease your walking difficulty, and the assistance of a volunteer escort if required. Shopmobility Aberdeen is about freedom to get about the city centre. You do not have to be registered disabled to use the scheme. It is available to those with sport or road accident injuries as well as those with long term disabilities. The service is open to anyone living in or visiting Aberdeen. Sustainable Connections Transport Team SCOTT - Recruiting NOW! SCOTT Volunteering roleShopmobility Aberdeen is now accepting applications from energetic motivated individuals who can work as part of a team to assist people experiencing mobility difficulties.
SCOTT volunteers will improve the access, choices and independence of people who find it hard to move freely around Aberdeen City Centre. SCOTT Volunteers will receive training in disability awareness, British Sign language and in how to effectively guide someone with sight impairment, these valuable skills can then be transferred when applying for jobs, or looking for advancement in your current career.Volunteers can also help to raise funds on our behalf. There are numerous ways you can help: street collections; stalls and games at galas etc; assisting with the preparation of funding bids; helping to promote the work of Shopmobility among the business community etc. Wherever your skills lie, there is a fundraising volunteering opportunity for you. This is your chance to provide practical help to people with limited mobility. List of FundersAberdeen City CouncilRainbow City TaxisAberdeen Harbour BoardHammerson (Union Square)Violet M Lessels TrustSkipton Building SocietyFoundation ScotlandAberdeen College - The Charity BoxList of SupportersStudio NECAberdeen Council of Voluntary OrganisationsBon Accord AccountancyUnion SquareSpace SolutionsFOCUS Craft GroupScott Sutherland RemovalsDame Anne Begg MPKevin Stewart MSPShopmobility People bq."