This week marks the 13th anniversary of the Steven Neary legal case that effectively brought the language of human rights into the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. It also provided the impetus for the birth of Rightful Lives.
We asked @MarkNeary1 to reflect on this in a guest blog and, as usual, his writing is well worth a read.
https://t.co/X57EkHAYYk
Everyday Senpower #advocates provides advice to parents who are failed by a system that is not inclusive. Every child has a right to an inclusive education and ‘expectations’ must not be lowered for any child #inclusivitymatters
Our disability benefit system hasn’t been reviewed in over a decade.
We want to make sure it’s fit for the future, with enhanced support for those who need it most and better value for the taxpayer.
"When a person can’t make decisions for themselves, getting them the right care and treatment can be a matter of life and death." - Kirsty Stuart, public law and human rights senior associate solicitor at @irwinmitchell /chair of the Law Society Mental Health and Disability committee ⚖️
"As a public law and human rights lawyer, I represent clients who are deprived of their liberty. It's so important that solicitors and frontline workers have the necessary knowledge to ensure people's rights are protected."
We’ve updated our guidance which offers vital help to solicitors and people working in health and social care to identify when a deprivation of liberty may be taking place. Read it here 🔽
https://t.co/gV9UFafAQl
Today 19 year old Lloyd Martin became the youngest known person with Down syndrome to complete a marathon.
Thank you for showing us what’s possible, Lloyd. ❤️
"... a disaster most of which can be prevented"
Former Children's Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, says primary school children excluded because of their special educational need have been failed. Tom Bennett advisor to the Department for Education disagrees.