A presentation for VIA Scotland on why work should be first on the list of actions for citizenship.

1. Work, first on the list?
Supported employment in the 21st century
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The journey away from the institution
has been long and closing down
long-stay hospitals was only a
beginning.
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We have had to develop a range of
different innovations and theories in
order to help guide us away from our
dark past.
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We have still got a long way to go.

6. The system spends people’s money
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on things people wouldn’t buy for themselves

9. Making citizenship real for all
1. Purpose - expressing my gifts
2. Free - life lived my way
3. Money - having enough
4. Home - my own place
5. Help - needing others
6. Life - getting stuck in
7. Love - friends, family and lovers

10. Work, should be first on the list
1. Meaning - fits me
2. Responsibility - grown up
3. Independence - my money
4. Belonging - presence
5. Colleagues - community
6. Contribution - a difference
7. Friendship - mates

11. The lame rides a horse!
the maimed drives the herd!
the deaf is brave in battle.!
A man is better!
blind than buried.!
A dead man is deft at nothing.
Havamal (The Sayings of the Vikings)

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Supported employment showed
people don’t need to be stuck in day
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Real paid work is a real possibility
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Even when times are tough
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Even with crazy benefit systems

14. but the challenge evolves

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Innovations need to develop
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Government’s don’t innovate
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Innovations must evolve
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We must also challenge the system

16. Challenge crazy policies
1. End the transition’s gap - a fair start for all families
2. End crazy eligibility thresholds, don’t wait for crisis
3. Make Self-Directed Support a flexible entitlement
4. End the Care Tax - another poverty trap
5. Empower local government - protect the local
6. Guarantee a basic income for all - security for all
7. Close down the DWP - no more benefits shame

17. Continue to innovate
1. Work through with schools and families
2. Support peer networks for people and families
3. Support different forms of employment - selfemployment, social enterprise, micro-employment
4. Train personal assistants and supporters
5. See employers as champions
6. Ensure statutory bodies lead the way
7. Focus on neighbourhoods - the real local

18. Put work first on the list

19. For more information:
Web: www.centreforwelfarereform.org
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Twitter: @CforWR and @simonjduffy
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Blog: www.simonduffy.info
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Facebook: centreforwelfarereform
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Campaign: www.campaignforafairsociety.org
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Petition: WOWpetition.com
Presentation by Dr Simon Duffy for Values Into Action Scotland on 6th
November 2013 in Glasgow.
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