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On 23 June 2016 Britain decided they wanted to leave the European Union. ENABLE Scotland say they don’t know They think the result could mean less money Scotland does not agree with the result There are a lot of changes to come ENABLE Scotland will work to protect They will work with Mencap to defend the rights we already have Although there are a lot of changes to come Together we can make society more fair and equal. |
Following the result of the UK referendum ENABLE Scotland explain what the result means to them and their plan in reaction to it:
“The decision of the UK to vote to leave the European Union paves the way for considerable uncertainty on many issues which affect people who have a learning disability in Scotland. The impact on the economy is as yet unknown, but is unlikely to have a positive impact on public sector budgets, which are already stretched. Access to European Structural Funds, which support many employment programmes to help people who have a learning disability into work, are now at risk, and we don’t yet know how long we have to plan for something different. Our hard won framework of human rights, equal rights and workers rights are also now potentially subject to change. In Scotland, our Government is actively working to explore all options that would support Scotland to stay in the EU. It is a time of change. But with change can come opportunity. Our job now in Scotland, alongside our counterparts in the rest of the UK, is to work hard to make sure that we protect the interests of people who have a learning disability through these negotiations – and not only maintain what we have, but improve what we have. We have started these conversations with our colleagues at Mencap. And whilst our union may be changing, our relationship with our colleagues across the EU must become stronger than ever – we will continue to stand in solidarity with people who have a learning disability throughout Europe to work together for a more equal society. That will not change.”
