News Release, 4 March 2008
In response to the launch of the Independent Living Strategy from the Office for Disability Issues, Alison Giraud-Saunders, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, said:
“The commitments in this strategy document are admirable, but if they are going to have a real impact on people’s lives they need to be backed by strong legislation and funding. In particular, we must make sure that moves to incorporate the Disability Equality Duty into the Single Equalities Bill do not water down the obligation on public bodies to actively promote equal opportunities for disabled people – the last thing people with learning disabilities need is a paper initiative that is never implemented.”
You can read the Independent Living Strategy report on Government News Network
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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities promotes the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families.
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