Founded in 1954 they campaign for equal rights for people who have learning disabilities and also provide personalised services to assist them with various problems in their lives.
[2] Typical difficulties addressed include access to employment, transportation, support for families, and help with finances.
[7] The idea for a support organisation for children who have learning disabilities dates back to February 28, 1944, when a group of five parents met together in a Scottish living room.
They planned to create an organisation to campaign for services in Scotland that would benefit children who have learning disabilities and their parents.
Their first meeting was held in the education offices in Glasgow, and was an unexpected success; over 350 people attended from across Scotland.