Towards Transformation Action Plan
In March 2021, the Scottish Government published ‘Towards Transformation’, a new plan for learning/intellectual disabilities and autism in Scotland.
This plan sits alongside the existing Keys to Life Strategy and the Scottish Strategy for Autism, and is a partnership document with COSLA and a range of stakeholders.
The plan has been shaped by evidence around the changes and challenges to the health and wellbeing of autistic people and people with learning/intellectual disabilities during the Covid 19 pandemic.
This joint plan is for autistic people and also people who have learning/intellectual disabilities, and their family and carers. It is also for local authorities, integration authorities, NHS and third sector support providers. Therefore, this plan is for anyone with a role to play in implementing changes that improve outcomes for autistic people and people who have a learning/intellectual disabilities, their families and carers.
The plan is broad in its aims, with a focus on the following themes:
Human Rights
An Equality Impact Assessment
Working towards transforming lives
Mental health, health and social care
Employment
Education
Digital Exclusion
Communication
The Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory is a strategic partner of the Scottish Government Learning Disabilities and Autism team and will continue to work alongside the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities to support delivery of this plan.
