Motion text
That this House recognises that 16 November to 16 December is Disability History Month which is now in its thirteenth year of being celebrated in the United Kingdom and that Disability History Month is a month to celebrate disabled people and champion their abilities and rights; notes that this year’s joint themes are Disability, Health and Well Being; commends UKDHM Organiser Richard Rieser and the many disability activists for their dedication and efforts to bringing Disability History Month to the UK; also recognises that more than half the 14.5 million people currently identified as disabled in the UK have hidden impairments; further recognises that due to discrimination many who can pass as non-disabled have chosen not to identify, even though this has caused them many difficulties; calls for the wider promotion and protection of disability rights; understands the importance of combatting the stigma surrounding disability for disabled people’s health and well-being; also recognises the need to move away from a medical approach to disability; and urges parliamentarians to work for an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable society for disabled people in the United Kingdom.
Signatures (22)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 November 2022
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 November 2022
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
14 November 2022
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 November 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 November 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
14 November 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2022
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 November 2022
Hosie, Stewart
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 November 2022
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 November 2022
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
14 November 2022
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
15 November 2022
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 November 2022
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 November 2022
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 November 2022
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 November 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
17 November 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
21 November 2022
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
21 November 2022
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 January 2023
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
28 April 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.