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Petition to Raise Disability Awareness in Schools
James Black
An inspirational youngster has launched an online petition to get disability awareness placed on the school curriculum.
Paige Murray who suffers from cerebral palsy has has devoted much of her free time to highlighting the experience of disabled youngsters through a range of activities and projects such as the Streetvibe Youth Inclusion Project and Braunstone’s Youth Panel. In 2010 Paige received the Honoured Citizen Award from the Lord Mayor in acknowledgement of her achievements. Paige is also a member of the Big Mouth Forum a group which gives disabled young people a voice so that they can discuss the issues that matter to them.
Paige Murray (second right) with fellow members of the Big Mouth Forum
Paige said “Disability awareness as been overlooked as a priority for far too long. If children were educated to understand the differences and needs of those who experirence difficultes, less bullying would occur and society would be more accepting of the social model of disability. I would like to see disability awareness taught in all schools across the UK and call upon the government to include this as part of the school curriculum. Please help me make this a reality and society a better place for all.”
To sign the petition please visit: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/23642
3 Comments on "Petition to Raise Disability Awareness in Schools"
lisa biddles on Thu, 5th Jan 2012 6:09 pm
I think it is a brilliant idea and fully agree with you especially as my son also has cerebal paulsy and finds things hard too.
i hope you get the signatures you need and that you continue working hard for what you believe in xx
ashleigh biddles on Thu, 5th Jan 2012 6:11 pm
i think you are doing a fantastic job and it is a great idea to raise awarness to youngsters of disability so they learn to respect others equally i too have a brother with the same disability i admire all your hard work and good luck best wishes xxx
james biddles on Thu, 5th Jan 2012 6:15 pm
i really admire what you are doing espically as i suffer from cerebal palsy too it will be nice to know that children learn to understand how hard things can be and that they should just treat us as an equal person. i think you are an incredably strong person and hope that it all goes well for you good luck and thank you xx