An excellent bill from Johann Lamont seeking a national strategy to help young people with disabilities transition to adulthood. Key provisions of the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill:
* The Scottish Government to introduce a national transitions strategy to improve outcomes for children and young people with a disability in the transition to adulthood;
* The Scottish Government to appoint a Minister with special responsibility for transitions;
* Local authorities to introduce a transitions plan to ensure each child and young person with a disability receives appropriate care and support before, and during, the transition to adulthood
Johann Lamont says, “Since 2008 the percentage of Scottish disabled people in employment has fallen. We need to do much more to assist young disabled people during this important and challenging time in their lives.”
Read the full proposal here: https://bit.ly/2YfGjcU
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