A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People: delivery plan

Document summary

The Delivery Plan to 2021 sets out the Scottish Government’s approach to policy for disabled people. It is based unequivocally on the social model of disability as opposed to the medical model, which lays the blame on the impairment, rather than on society’s inability to provide for their needs, rights, and aspirations. It is also rooted firmly in the UNCRPD and in the aim of the independent living movement, which is that disabled people can live the life they choose, participating equally alongside other citizens in their families, communities, orkplaces and wider society, with the support they need

Sections in the document relate to physical disability, mental health, learning disabilities and neurodiversity. The document is informed by a consultation with disabled people, with disabled people recognised as the experts in building the plan. The Scottish Government note that efforts were made to reach hard to reach groups and additional funding was allocated to this purpose. It is intended that disabled people will continue to provide feedback and contribute through the lifetime of the plan.