A programme for the next five years

Author:
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Journal article citation:
New Bulletin, 378, May 2010, pp.8-17.
Publisher:
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation

This article describes how a new Parliament opens new opportunities. The article presents the authors priorities and objectives for this parliament, with a focus on disability issues. Five objectives are outlined: deliver a national care and support system based on clear rights to independent living; develop and implement a strategy to end disability poverty and financial exclusion; speed up the transformation of infrastructure so as to enable full, safe and independent access for disabled people; unlock the potential of disabled people through education, skills, work and representation in public life; and give real equality and justice focusing on a change in enforcement of equality.

Subject terms:
independent living, law, policy, social inclusion, social care provision, disabilities, equal opportunities;
Location(s):
United Kingdom
ISSN print:
0954 237x

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