Resources for: Disability and Age 5-11
Here you will find information for people living with a disability.
Clifftops Project
Clifftop Projects CIC is a community arts organisation in West Dunbartonshire offering free, inclusive creative activities for all ages. They run Art Youth Clubs (ages 5–18), an Intergenerational Dance Company, monthly youth creative nights (ages 13–25), and regular art challenges and workshops with local artists. Through projects like Creative Mental Health, they use art and dance to support emotional wellbeing and bring people together across generations.
Web: www.clifftopprojects.co.uk/
Children and Young People's Comissioner Scotland
An independent organisation that protects and promotes the rights of children and young people in Scotland. They raise awareness of children’s rights, challenge unfair policies, and help young people have their voices heard. The Commissioner works to ensure every child’s rights are respected across Scotland.
Phone: 0800 019 1179
Web: www.cypcs.org.uk/
Disability Sports Finder
A free online guide that helps people of all ages and abilities in Scotland discover accessible local sports and physical activities. Simply enter a postcode or region to find community clubs or leisure centres offering adapted sessions tailored to various needs. It’s a user-friendly platform run in partnership with local councils and disability sports organisations, aimed at making sport inclusive and empowering everyone to get active Some activities have a cost.
Web: www.disabilitysportfinder.org.uk/
I Am Me
I Am Me Scotland is a charity supporting disabled and vulnerable people through accessible education, training, and resources. Their Learning Platform offers schools, parents, and organisations tools on disability awareness, mental health, and inclusion to promote positive change.
Web: https://iammescotland.co.uk/
Whizz Kids
Web: https://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/
Contact
A charity offering information, guidance, and emotional support to families raising disabled children from birth up to age 25, regardless of diagnosis. They provide a national helpline, Listening Ear telephone therapy, expert parent guides, and workshops on topics like benefits, education, sleep, and wellbeing . Regional offices run family events such as accessible outings and coffee mornings.
Helpline number: 0808 808 3555
Web: https://contact.org.uk/
Sibs
Web: https://www.sibs.org.uk/
The Speech Language Communication Company
Helpline number: 01382 250060
Phone: 01382 202644
Web: https://www.speech-language-communication-company.uk/
Clydebank Can
Clydebank Can is a community-based project that aims to bring to life the canal and bandstand area of Three Queen’s Square in Clydebank. It will bring more arts and leisure activities into the area for local people to enjoy, giving everyone in the community more opportunity to take part in events and activities which improve health and wellbeing, and increase social and economic activity in the area.
The website also contains a 'What's On' section with a wealth of information on local events, clubs, activities and more.
Web: https://www.clydebankcan.com/
TapSOS app
A free, non-verbal emergency app for the UK. It lets people who can’t or shouldn’t speak, such as those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or in unsafe situations quickly contact the four emergency services (police, ambulance, fire, coastguard). You tap icons to send your location and medical information directly to 999 call handlers via SMS.
Web: https://tapsos.com/
Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy
Weekly Therapy Advice Lines in West Dunbartonshire
Speech & Language Therapy
For advice about your child’s speech, language or communication:
- Tuesday, 11am–1pm: 01389 828265
- Thursday, 11am–1pm: 0141 562 8862
Occupational Therapy
For questions or worries about a child’s self‑care, play or school skills:
- Tuesday, 1:30pm–4pm: 0141 531 6536
- Friday, 9:30am–12 noon: 0141 531 6536
Physiotherapy
For concerns about movement development or recovery from joint pain/injury:
- Thursday, 2pm–4pm: 01389 817246
If the line is unavailable, please try again the following week.
Web: https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/specialist-childrens-services/contact-us/