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    Why SCLD exists


    The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities’ (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives.

    We are a human rights defender, working to uphold, protect and raise awareness of the human rights of people with learning disabilities.

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    Featured image for “SCLD’s Chief Executive, Simon Webster, gives evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament.”

    SCLD’s Chief Executive, Simon Webster, gives evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament.

    SCLD’s Chief Executive, Simon Webster, gave evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament this week. The Commission works to promote respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights of people with learning disabilities. The Scottish Government recently decided not to introduce a Bill on learning disability, autism and neurodiversity during this session of the

    Iain Gillon

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    Supporting people with learning disabilities who have experienced domestic violence and abuse through Fairness Informed Practice

    As part of our work to end violence against women and girls with learning disabilities, SCLD has been collaborating with Dr Gavin Hutchison from the University of Bristol, to embed his groundbreaking new framework into our upcoming accessibility audit toolkit. The toolkit is a practical set of resources designed to support organisations to make their services accessible to women with

    Iain Gillon

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    Introducing: Iain Gillon, Marketing & Communications Assistant

    Hi, my name is Iain, I’m Marketing & Communications Assistant at SCLD. I’ve been here since the end of September, so I’m still fairly new in. Prior to joining the team I worked at organizations including Cancer Support Scotland, Covid Aid and Queens Cross Housing Association. In my free time, I try to keep fairly busy; I have a lifelong

    Iain Gillon

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