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Disability rights

Another step towards becoming an Inclusive Communication nation

29th May 2020 By Jennifer

An Inclusive Communication (Scotland) Bill, which would require public bodies in Scotland to have regard to using inclusive communication, is the next goal for the  Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT), Inclusion Scotland and Camphill Scotland.  Ruth Maguire MSP, who has been working closely with the three organisations said: The need for inclusive […]

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Scotland moves one step closer to becoming the Inclusive Communication Nation

12th May 2020 By Jennifer

camphill residents in the snow

Success!  A significant change to the law regarding consumer rights was passed last week by the Scottish Parliament, which accepted amendments (nos. 20 and 21) to the Consumer (Scotland) Bill.  The amendments had been tabled by Ruth Maguire MSP on behalf of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Camphill Scotland and Inclusion Scotland. […]

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Camphill Scotland helps new agency to implement inclusive communication duties

20th November 2019 By Jennifer

During the recent passage of the Scottish Government’s Social Security legislation in the Scottish Parliament, Ruth Maguire MSP worked with Camphill Scotland, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Scotland, Citizens Advice Scotland and Inclusion Scotland to secure significant changes to the legislation. These changes placed a statutory duty on the Scottish Ministers and on […]

Filed Under: Consultations, Featured, News Tagged With: Disability rights, Learning disability

Transitions Bill Launch at Scottish Parliament

8th October 2019 By Robert McGeachy

Johann Lamont MSP is launching her proposed Member’s Bill, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill, in Committee Room 5 in the Scottish Parliament between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Wednesday 9 October 2019. The Bill has been developed by Johann with support from Camphill Scotland, Camphill School Aberdeen, Ochil Tower School and from Inclusion […]

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News update from Camphill in Scotland

27th June 2019 By Jennifer

Read our latest e-bulletin for stakeholders, including articles on Transitions, Brexit and events.

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Brexit, Care regulation, Disability rights, Policy and legislation

Valuing the Contribution of EU Citizens

9th April 2019 By Neil Henery

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In these very uncertain times it seems all the more important to recognise and celebrate the wonderful contribution that European citizens make to Scottish society. Camphill in Scotland has more reason than most to value this contribution. Camphill was formed in Scotland in 1939 – but not by Scots. It was created by a group […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured, Uncategorised Tagged With: Brexit, Camphill, Disability rights, Policy and legislation

The right to choose where you live

31st October 2018 By Neil Henery

Milltown community

We welcome the Scottish Government’s determination to ensure that good quality care and support is available in every area of Scotland for people with learning disabilities. As reported by BBC Scotland earlier this month, the Government have commissioned research to address the scandal of people with learning disabilities being forced to move away from home […]

Filed Under: Featured, Research Tagged With: Camphill, Disability rights, Learning disability, Policy and legislation

World Economic Forum highlights Camphill Newton Dee Villlage

10th October 2018 By Neil Henery

We were thrilled to see Camphill Newton Dee Village featured on the Facebook page of the World Economic Forum. They even made a video to go with it which you can see here. The video focuses on the power of inclusion through meaningful work. Power of inclusion A person’s work is a big part of who […]

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October e-bulletin

4th October 2018 By Jennifer

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Filed Under: Featured, News, Publications Tagged With: Brexit, Camphill, Care regulation, Disability rights, Learning disability, Policy and legislation, Research, Social pedagogy

Camphill’s Approach to Social Isolation and Loneliness Meets with Approval

13th September 2018 By Neil Henery

Our Director, Neil Henery and our Policy and Engagement Manager, Robert McGeachy, attended the cross party group on learning disability on Tuesday 11th September at the Scottish Parliament. We were absolutely delighted that all five of our recommendations were taken up by the group. You can read our presentation below. We are very grateful for […]

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