Dropping neurodivergent bill lets down the entire disabled community
The National Scot
The Scottish government's decision to abandon the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill has been criticized for undermining the rights and support of neurodivergent individuals and the broader disabled community. Advocates argue that the bill, shaped over five years with significant input from affected communities, was crucial for meaningful improvements in their lives and should not be discarded due to shifting political priorities. The move has sparked widespread disappointment and calls for the government to reconsider its stance.
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