Charity aims to get disabled people into employment
30 July 2008
 A charity launched by the Scottish Parliament aims to get more people with learning disabilities into employment. Values Into Action Scotland (VIAS), which was launched this week, was previously part of the overall VIA UK body and promotes for the rights of people with learning difficulties. The Edinburgh Evening News reports that VIAS's first year plan will be to focus on employment issues and remove any oppression against people due to their disabilities.Dr Simon Duffy, who spoke at the Parliament launch, told the newspaper that there was "international evidence" that disabled people could make a "full contribution in work"."People with disabilities tell us what they want: to be in work, to have a home, to contribute, to participate in the full range of human relationships, to be free from harassment and prejudice," he added.The Halifax Courier recently reported that a group of teenagers with learning disabilities from the town have completed an independent living course to help them make plans for the future.  © Adfero Ltd
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