Watching the efforts of governments to try and be more inclusive towards people with
disabilities across the world is a mixed bag, to say the least. Obviously, there are some places
in the world where the rules are a little bit different, and other situations where people need to
be more understanding of the way that the world works. In most western and European
countries, there’s usually a pretty good standard when it comes to inclusivity, and the UK is
making a new step forward by actively recruiting for new experts who can help advise them on
the ins and outs of how to be inclusive.
Obviously, most governments will have some inkling of how to be inclusive and they do try and
work hard to ensure that they are being as inclusive as possible, but occasionally they require a
little more guidance and expert advice from people who work with disabilities of different kinds.
These experts will work closely with groups in local areas, focusing more on smaller
communities and towns, as opposed to general policy across the UK. This is an approach which
does have some merit because it allows these types of groups to provide specific and targeted
support to people depending on their individual needs.
Obviously, inclusivity is a big deal for any government, and as disability experts Gold Coast, we
are always looking at how governments and authorities across the world are striving to meet the
needs of ordinary people.
Ultimately, a lot of governments and groups could definitely do more for people and most often
struggle to meet the needs of many ordinary folks living in a world which isn’t very inclusive or
accessible. We would hope that at least one of the experts which the government considers
hiring will be someone who actually does have a disability, because this will help to give that
new perspective and allow for representation within local government.
However, with that being said, we are still pleased that there are some attempts at local
representation, and that governments within Europe are making committed efforts to be more
inclusive. Supporting people with disabilities should be a key priority for any government,
regardless of the location, because these individuals have just as much of a right to peace and
support as everybody else does.
We can only hope that this is the beginning of even more change and commitment to growth on
the part of the British government. By bringing in a panel of experts to help advise them on what
the best decisions are for disabled individuals across the country, and to provide targeted
support within local communities, they can hopefully bring about some real change. It may not
be the most exciting step forward, and it may be some time until we see real results, but for
now, it is nice to see a positive attitude, and a willingness to go in the right direction.