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Project Aim
Children in Scotland's Citizenship in Practice project
aims to promote and increase the participation of children
and young people with disabilities in decision making.
Background
The two-year project, funded by the Diana, Princess of
Wales Memorial Fund, is primarily concerned with involving
young people with learning disabilities - a group that
is at particular risk of being under represented in decision-making
processes.
In May 2001 Citizenship in Practice started by finding
out what young people's interests and concerns were and
developed work to focus on addressing their issues. To
find out more, see: 'What
Matters to Me'.
Since 'What Matters to Me', young people have been taking
some of these issues forward: exploring them in greater
depth; raising other people's awareness of them; and informing
and influencing relevant decision makers and policy. To
find out more, see: 'Now
and in the Future'
If you would like more information about any of the work
described here, or you would like to become involved in
the project contact Shelley Gray by email
or phone: 0131 222 2435 |
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