Consultation on Scottish Govt's Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill

This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can protect, respect and champion the rights of people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence. 

In the Scottish Government's 2021 Programme for Government, there was a commitment made to carry out scoping work for a Bill, with a human rights based approach at the forefront of its development, with a wide coverage, covering the full range of neurodivergent people as well as people with learning disabilities. It has been co-designed with people with lived experience at the heart of it, through the Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP). 

The proposal looks to broaden the traditional reach and cover the full range of neurodivergent people as well as people with learning disabilities, recognising that around 10-15% of Scotland's fall into these categories. This public consultation marks what is hoped will be a significant milestone on the journey towards the fair and inclusive society Scotland aspires to be. Never before has such an ambitious and far-reaching piece of proposed legislation been focused on recognising and promoting the rights of our community of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. If we get this right, Scotland has the opportunity to become a leading light, not just in the United Kingdom, but across the world.

PLEASE NOTE : This consultation survey is split up in to two sections - Overarching Themes and Specific Themes. We would encourage everyone to complete the first section 'Overarching Themes' and consider completing all of the second section. Given the length of this survey however, you are welcome to only complete questions in section 2 that are relevant to your job role or knowledge base. 

To read the full Consultation LDAN Bill Consultation document (www.gov.scot) 

For easy read options Supporting documents - Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)