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Roger Williams MP signs up to campaign that calls for further education places in Wales for disabled students

September 6, 2010 3:46 PM

Roger Williams MP has added his name to a campaign that calls on the Welsh Assembly government to provide further education places for disabled Welsh students.

At present there are no further education facilities for disabled people - with complex impairments - over the age of 19 in Wales. Disabled students have the option of either travel to England, where places are limited, or stay at home and not receive an education.

"I'm surprised that there are no further education places in Wales for disabled students with complex impairments. I'm delighted to add my support and ask the Welsh Assembly Government to look into improving the education provision in Wales." said Roger Williams MP.

A symbolic giant letter was signed by AM/MPs, celebrities and the public while on display at the stall of the disability charity Scope Cymru at this year's Eisteddfod. It will be presented to Welsh Assembly Minister for Education Leighton Andrews in October at the National Assembly for Wales.

Suzanne Jones, director Scope Cymru, said, "Many young disabled people in Wales have no options for further education. A few travel to England, but a significant proportion end up going back home to live with their parents, or end up in inappropriate care services."

Disability charity Scope Cymru's Further from Education campaign is calling for further education colleges in Wales to be expanded so that they have the skills and expertise to educate disabled students with complex impairments.

The charity also wants any new provision to be located on multiple sites across Wales to allow easy access for students from all parts of the country and to reduce the need for residential placements.

For more information contact Warren Kirwan in the Scope press office on 020 7619 7702 or email warren.kirwan@scope.org.uk

Notes:

• To find out more about Scope Cymru's Further from Education campaign go to http://www.scope.org.uk/campaigns/scope-campaigns/further-education

• Scope Cymru is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We work with all disabled people and have particular expertise in working with people with cerebral palsy and complex support needs.

• Our purpose is to drive the changes that will make our society the first in which disabled people are able to realise their full civil liberties and human rights. To find out more about Scope's work visit www.scope.org.uk

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