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Brogan Ferguson
Question page 1
8. What are your views on the main proposal of the Bill, to establish a Disability Commissioner for Scotland?
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I think this is an excellent idea. It is so important that all members of society have a view and are able to express their opinions. Often language is presented in a way that many can not understand especially with an added disability. This should hopefully allow those people to better understand their rights and let their voices be heard.
9. What is your awareness of other commissions or bodies that exist to promote and protect your rights?
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I am currently a member of the Cross Party Group on Deafness.
10. What are your views on the proposal to use the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 – a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on that person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
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I think this is fine.
Question page 2
12. What do you think about the Commissioner's powers as set out in the Bill?
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I think this is fine as long as disabled people are included in a way that is appropriate and accessible.
13. What do you think of the proposed power to undertake investigations of service providers to ask how they have given effect to the rights, views and interests of disabled people in general or an individual disabled person. This power to investigate will be limited to devolved matters.
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Great - it is important that disabled peoples voices are heard directly, rather than going through their parents and care givers.
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14. What do you think of the proposals to encourage the involvement of disabled people in the Commissioner’s work, and use inclusive communication to enable the fullest involvement?
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This is all great. SLTs should be consulted on how to best do this.
15. Do you think there might be any unintended consequences as a result of the Bill’s proposals?
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Just to ensure that a wide range of disabled people are included and not just a handful of individuals with one type of disability with one view.