Over the last few weeks, I’ve travelled around the UK & Europe speaking about #equity , #diversity & #inclusion . Today was #EDI in action at @ENABLEScotland’s Scottish Council; our #MemberLed #governance structure discussing #InSafeHandsYet , #LDANBill , #NCS , #SDS & #MentalHealth .
Out and about in #D &G today supporting people to complete the @enablescotland #LDANbill survey. Holding focus groups & 1:1s to hear people’s priorities for the bill. #humanrights #activism #rural #communities
Tonight’s closing performance of Creative Change Collective’s #IncludEd brought to life the real human impact of lack of #inclusion . Whether #NationalCareService or #LDANBill , @ENABLEScotland’s #MemberLed campaign- or fight!- for the #HumanRights of everyone who has a #LearningDisability goes on.
Looking forward to speaking alongside Paul O’Kane MSP 🇺🇦 and David Nicholson the round table with MSPs Scottish Parliament about the #LDANBill . @EnableScotland National Autistic Society. Jamie Rutherford @Gary_ENABLE Eddie McConnell @CharleneTait_SA
Excellent and important report by Laura Alderman on STV News tonight on the vital #LDANBill including powerful comment from Heather Gilchrist, who is such a brilliant Enable Ambassador and effective Self Advocate for #Rights and #Inclusion . #Rights Now
This Week on #FamilyConnect .... Join @Gary_ENABLE to discuss the all important #LearningDisabilityBill . We will also be joined by @Nicole_ENABLE to hear about some exciting January fundraising ideas! Looking forward to seeing you there 🙂 #ENABLEScotland #LDANBill
This Week on #FamilyConnect hear from our very own @Gary_ENABLE and hear all about the #LearningDisabilityBill , our Survey and be part of a focus group to discuss YOUR experiences! We want to know what your priorities are for the Bill! . #ENABLEScotland #Parents #Carers #LDANBill
An excellent meeting today of Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on #LearningDisability chaired by Paul O’Kane MSP 🇺🇦 with Jeff Adamson, Sonya Bewsher and Assembly members speaking on social care charges and Jacqueline Campbell of @ScotGov on vital #LDANBill . Lots of actions to take forward!
Outstanding 100+ turnout @ENABLEScotland Fringe The SNP #SNP22 - thanks Humza Yousaf for commitment to #HumanRights of people who have #LearningDisability through #LDANBill #NationalCareService - great recognition of our #PAModel as scalable #socialcare solution for all
Great start to @ENABLEScotland #ScottishCouncil meeting.
Some great updates so far from Beth Morrison @RichardBakerNE all about #LDANbill and #CallumsLaw
Looking forward to the rest of the day!
This is way more apparent for Autistics of Colour!
It has adversely impacted families.
Whether that's healthcare, education, or police. Professionals need authentic training.
#LDANbill #AutismAcceptanceMonth
#intersectionality
Powerful and disruptive conversations are the order of the day at the Scottish Parliament #CrossPartyGroup on Learning Disability #HumanRights #SelfAdvocates #LDANBill #NCS #Commissioner Paul O’Kane MSP 🇺🇦 @ENABLEScotland Scottish Commission for Learning Disabilities Down's Syndrome Scotland
With my @EnableScotland this morning at the launch of #RightsNow
Huge thanks to Maree Todd our new mental health minister for coming. Our Enable events are always filled with happiness.
Amazing people. Proud to be part of your family #CalumsLaw #LDANBill
This evening, our #members are at Scottish Parliament speaking to MSPs about our campaign for a #LearningDisability , #Autism & #Neurodiversity Bill. Thanks Paul O’Kane MSP 🇺🇦 for hosting, & great to hear the Minister Kevin Stewart SNP commit to a Scottish Government #LDANBill consultation in 2023. #MemberLed
📣 Have your say on the #LearningDisabilities , #Autism and #Neurodiversity Bill– a once in a generation opportunity to safeguard the #humanrights of people who have a learning disability.
📝Fill out our survey ➡️ bit.ly/LDANBillSurvey
#LDANBill #InSafeHandsYet #CalumsLaw
