Ethnic Enable helps minority ethnic (ME) disabled people and their carers achieve a better quality of life by improving access to educational, employment, social welfare, health leisure, recreational and cultural opportunities. Ethnic Enable was established by and for ME disabled people and makes a major contribution to Scotland’s inclusion agenda by combating multiple-discrimination. As our communities become more diverse and disabilities more complex, flexible and inclusive services are increasingly important. We raise awareness of gaps in services among mainstream service providers and develop appropriate person-centred, inclusive alternatives by: 1. Developing and delivering best practice services to ME disabled people, building confidence and maximising potential: 2. Developing best practice outreach support, mentoring, and youth service packages to deliver on a contractual basis for local authorities and health trusts. 3. Collecting, collating, and disseminating information on the needs of different ME communities in the West Central Belt using methods appropriate to the specific client needs. 4. Increasing knowledge and awareness in the target communities by developing accessible information in appropriate forms on disability issues for ME magazines, newspapers, our newsletter and website and for community events. 5. Developing and delivering comprehensive training packages on the needs of ME disabled people and best practice services. 6. A strong volunteer team reflecting a broad range of local cultural diversity (15 different languages), with and without disabilities (all with Enhanced Disclosure) to increase the organisation’s capacity, and develop employability among those furthest from the job market by growing skills and confidence. 7. Networking with:    i. Mainstream ‘white’ voluntary sector organisations providing support to disabled people    ii. ME community organisations to inform them on their legal obligations, for example, complying with the Disability Discrimination Act.    iii. organisations providing specialist services to specific groups of ME disabled, to ensure comprehensive service provision and to prevent duplication.