Self-Directed Support Scotland (SDSS)
About Us
SDSS was set up to provide peer support to existing and evolving Self Directed Support Organisations.
Aim of Self Directed Support Scotland
Self Directed Support Scotland actively promotes Independent Living for disabled people by supporting, working with and championing the aims of self directed support organisations, (SDSOs) which themselves support disabled people to access and benefit from self directed support. SDSOs are organisations which are managed and controlled by disabled people.
Objectives of Self Directed Support Scotland
- Promote the social model of disability and philosophy of the Independent Living Movement throughout Scotland;
- Research best practice and identify examples of good practice in Self Directed Support and to report on these to member organisations and others;
- Provide a national campaigning voice for member organisations;
- Provide support to existing and evolving member organisations;
- Provide a forum for member organisations to work together and share ideas, experiences and information;
- Provide training for member organisations, staff and others.
