Support The Scottish Assembly

Please find the attached template letter and easy-read guidance shared by The Scottish Assembly to write to your MSP below.

The Scottish Assembly plays a vital role in promoting political engagement for people with learning disabilities and autistic people across Scotland. Its goal is to develop a Learning Disability Inclusive / Accessible Parliament.

Assembly staff, half of whom have lived experience, support others with a learning disability and autism to engage as active and informed citizens in elections, consultations, and policy-making through accessible politics meetings, workshops, conferences, surveys, and consultations.

Unfortunately, new rules around funding mean they can only apply for less than half of the funding they need, and it’s not guaranteed. Without this funding, some of the most marginalized individuals who have been gradually engaging in political processes could be excluded once again.

Assembly members have drafted a letter to their Constituency and Regional MSPs, asking for support to help secure the necessary funding. We would appreciate it if you could show your support as ALLIANCE members by joining us in reaching out to your MSPs to ensure as many as possible hear the Assembly’s message.

What can you do?

• Contact your MSPs on behalf of The Scottish Assembly, asking for their support.
• Share this call for action wherever you can – together, we are stronger.
• Use the attached template letter and easy-read guide to find your MSPs’ details.

For any questions or further information, please get in touch directly with The Scottish Assembly by emailing hello@theassembly.scot.

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