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Motion · S4M-15008 · 30 Nov 2015

Disability History Month

Lodged by Malcolm Chisholm Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes Disability History Month, which takes place from 22 November to 22 December 2015; notes that this year’s theme is Justice not Charity in recognition of disabled people’s campaign for civil rights in Scotland over the last century; acknowledges that November 2015 marked 20 years since the coming into force of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; considers that, although the Act was a landmark in its time, there is more work to be done in combatting all forms of discrimination against disabled people; notes the candlelight vigil, All Together Now, being held by Disability History Scotland on 3 December in memory of those who have passed away as a result of welfare changes, and commends the work of the many great organisations pursuing justice and equality for disabled people.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.