Creating a fairer Britain
A project led by disabled people for disabled people to build the capacity of the Independent Living Movement
'Aspirations are fine but rights are better'. That’s one of the key messages of the Independent Living in Scotland project which will launch on 23 March 2009 in Edinburgh.
‘Independent living means disabled people of all ages having the same freedom, choice, dignity and control as other citizens at home, at work, and in the community. It does not mean living by yourself or fending for yourself. It means rights to practical assistance and support to participate in society and live an ordinary life.’
This is the definition of independent living, developed by disabled people, and adopted by the Independent Living in Scotland project.
That’s our goal.
The Independent Living in Scotland project is being hosted by the Commission up to March 2011. It aims to build the capacity of the Independent Living Movement in Scotland to help transform the lives of disabled people. The project is backed by £372,000 from the Scottish Government.
The project involves a wide range of disabled people and their organisations to strengthen and develop the Independent Living Movement in Scotland and to support the involvement of disabled people in shaping the Scottish Government’s approach.
Announcement of Independent Living in Scotland
Joint meeting of Scotland and Disability Committees to discuss Independent Living in Scotland
Independent Living in Scotland A Policy Scoping Study
This report presents the findings of a policy scoping study on independent living in Scotland, commissioned by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC). The study examines current policy issues relevant to independent living and highlights opportunities and challenges for the promotion of independent living, providing a starting point for the development of a wider strategy.
Independent Living in Scotland A Policy Scoping Study (PDF 922kb)
Prepared for the Disability Rights Commission by Reid Howie Associates 2007