United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Submitted by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 25 November 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-06947
That the Parliament recognises that 3 December 2022 is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities; understands that the theme of this year's celebration is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world“; further understands that the annual observance of the day was proclaimed in 1992 through United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3, and that the day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities; celebrates what it sees as the progress that has been made in Scotland over the last few years in regard to inclusivity and equality for disabled people, but considers, however, that there is a great deal still to be done before disabled people can feel truly included and valued in every society.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Maggie Chapman, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Graeme Dey, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Emma Roddick, Douglas Ross, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle