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Motion · S5M-20924 · 18 Feb 2020

Deaf Works Everywhere Campaign

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the Deaf Works Everywhere campaign run by the National Deaf Children’s Society; understands that the campaign, which was launched in February 2020 and is being highlighted during National Careers Week from 2 to 6 March, seeks to raise awareness of the additional barriers experienced by deaf young people in securing employment and to raise aspirations for deaf young people to make a successful transition from education to work; further understands that deaf people are twice as likely to be unemployed as their hearing peers but that, with the right support, deaf people can work everywhere; notes that only 5% of deaf young people get deaf-specific careers advice, which means that there is scope to strengthen the support that they receive; praises the work of the National Deaf Children’s Society in campaigning for better careers support, more work experience and volunteering opportunities for deaf young people and for challenging expectations of what deaf people can achieve; encourages members and the public to support the Deaf Works Everywhere campaign, and wishes everyone involved in the initiative all the best in their endeavours.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.