REMOVING BARRIERS AND PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE FOR YOUNG DISABLED PEOPLE

Early day motion 758, tabled 21 November 2012 by David Anderson (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House welcomes the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Young Disabled People's report Removing barriers, promoting independence; is deeply concerned that young disabled people still face challenges using public transport, finding and retaining employment, accessing higher education, finding accommodation and living independently and accessing leisure facilities; notes that Government, businesses and public bodies need to liaise and consult with young disabled people on improving their standard of living; expresses the hope that the recommendations put forward in the report will be implemented; calls for Government policies like Access to Work and the Disabled Students' Allowance to be better promoted and in some cases expanded; and further calls on businesses and Government to recognise the unique needs of young disabled people and their wish to live full independent lives like their non-disabled peers.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.