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Working for a change? The same as you?
Who we are
The same as you? was published to wide acclaim in May 2000. It was the first in-depth analysis for 20 years to examine the relationship between people with learning disabilities and the services which affect their lives.
The same as you? was warmly welcomed because of the way in which people with learning disabilities had been involved in its development. They were clear they did not wish to be stigmatised or institutionalised. They wanted to live at home, with support as required. People with learning disabilities wanted to take control of their own lives - to live
the same as you.
In June 2001 the Scottish Executive set up a group to oversee the implementation of the 29 recommendations in
The same as you? This is called the National Implementation Group. It includes people with learning disabilities, family carers and voluntary and public sector representatives.
The National Implementation Group decided on three priority areas which it considered would have a significant impact on quality of life for people with learning disabilities. It set up short-life working groups on:
Local Area Co-ordination.
Closure of long-stay hospitals and alternative arrangements for people leaving hospital.
Employment for people with learning disabilities.
This is the final report of the short-life working group on employment. The group met regularly from February 2002 to September 2003.
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