Within East Dunbartonshire, there are 12,000 people with some form of disability, ranging from mild to severe. Using National Estimates, there are approximately 700 wheelchair users in East Dunbartonshire.
Disability is a complex business.
It affects the lives of a large group of poeple, including their partners, families and friends. Specific and general information can be hard to find, yet it can transform lives for the better. Contact Point can help We provide a free service to individuals with a disability, their partners and families, friends and professional or voluntary care workers. The information service is provided through our main office, with 24 hour answering service, and the Outreach Service, soon to be available in public venues throughout East Dunbartonshire and now - this website. We also operate Social Clubs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, at the Park Centre, Kerr Street, Kirkintilloch, regular outings are also offered.