National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy - statement of intent: engagement summary - easy read
Easy read summary report on analysis of feedback received on the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy: statement of intent.
Question 2: Is the meaning ‘disabled young people’ correct in the strategy?
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Almost all people agreed with the meaning given to ‘disabled young people’. Only a very small number of people disagreed.
When asked to explain their answers, some people said:
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Young people need to be able to access support and services which help them. Sometimes waiting lists can be long.
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The strategy needs to work with other plans, guidance and laws which already support disabled young people.
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Parents and carers play an important part in young people’s transitions, especially in supporting young people with complex needs.
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People might not view themselves as disabled. Disabled young people can also have other characteristics that affect their life such as their sexuality, race and gender.
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Some felt there needs to be better mental health support for disabled young people.
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Language used to describe disabled young people across different services can be confusing. It needs to be easier for young people and their parents and carers to understand.
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