Organization
Scope
Scope is the UK's leading disability equality charity, working to achieve everyday equality for 14.6 million disabled people in Britain through helpline support, employment programmes, and policy campaigning. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Stratford, London, Scope serves disabled people and their families across England and Wales.
About
Scope was founded in 1952 by parents and social workers advocating for their disabled children's right to education. Now headquartered at Here East, Stratford, London, it is the foremost disability equality charity in England and Wales.
What They Do
Scope runs a free helpline and online peer community, delivers employment support and family services, and produces practical guidance on benefits, accessible equipment, and disability law. The charity campaigns to close the disability employment gap and works with businesses and government to remove everyday barriers to inclusion.
Who They Serve
Scope supports disabled adults and children of all types across England and Wales, with a focus on reducing inequality, enabling independent living, and influencing systemic change for disabled people.
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