Trailblazers And The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

EDM number 2033 in 2007-08, proposed by Jo Swinson on 15/07/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Children and families, Disability discrimination, Diseases, Employment and Voluntary organisations.

That this House welcomes the launch of Trailblazers, the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's new exciting v-funded volunteering project, which will turn the aspirations of young disabled people into action; notes that this follows the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's Bridging the Gap campaign, which highlighted the difficulties young people with muscle disease face in accessing education, employment and making their views heard; is concerned that disabled 16 year olds are twice as likely to be out of work, education or training as their non-disabled peers; recognises that people with impairments and long-term health conditions form 40 per cent. of all people out of work; expresses concern that disabled people form 35 per cent. of the total number of people without any formal qualifications; further recognises the vital contribution young disabled people can make to their local communities; acknowledges the positive role Trailblazers will have in providing opportunities and experiences to young disabled people enabling them to make informed decisions about their future and their local communities; and calls on the Government to support the work of Trailblazers to ensure that the views of young disabled people are heard.

This motion has been signed by a total of 63 MPs.