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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Statement: Farewell Charlie, welcome Linda
The Board of SCLD said its farewells to its Chief Executive, Charlie McMillan earlier today (4 Sept 2024), thanking him for his incredible service over the past five and a half years. Commenting on Charlie’s departure, Eddie McConnell, Chair of the Board said: “We owe Charlie a huge debt of gratitude for the work he has done in advancing the
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The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry wants to hear from you
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry appeals for evidence on healthcare, additional support needs and disabilities (HAD) case study.
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Publication of the Final Human Rights Lived Experience Board Report
No one has human rights until we all have human rights, equally. Human rights are for every person, regardless of their situation. These must be reflected in strong, equal human rights policies and laws. In 2021 SCLD was funded by the Scottish Government to create a Human Rights and Learning Disability Lived Experience Board to help the Scottish Government involve
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