P-06-1331 Consider implementing legal requirements to private businesses to ensure they are accessible to all

This petition was submitted by Angharad Curtis, having collected a total of 284 signatures.

Text of Petition:                    

Libanus Primary have been looking at the social model and as a result explored our local town to see how accessible and inclusive it is for able and disabled individuals. They wrote to the council who informed them that privately owned premises don’t need to follow the stringent standards that government businesses do. Therefore Libanus Primary would like to address this issue to ensure all members of society have a smooth transition through our town and country.

Additional Information:

Libanus Primary have been saddened by the reality of living with a disability and would love to make a positive difference to the lives of all of our Welsh citizens. Through listening to the story of an advocate from Disability Wales it is clear there is more that can be done to ensure Wales in an inclusive country for all.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 05/06/2023.

The Committee considered the petition and wished to thank the pupils of Libanus Primary for engaging with the petitions process. Members recognised that the Government have established a Disability Rights Taskforce, which is due to publish its action plan by March 2024, noting that work is ongoing to address concerns.

Members agreed to share the views of the pupils with the Minister for Social Justice and ask that these views are shared with the Taskforce. In doing so Members agreed that there is little further the Committee can do whilst awaiting the report from the Taskforce next year, and therefore the petition will be closed. They congratulated the pupils of Libanus primary for highlighting this important issue.

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It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 05/06/2023.

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Islwyn
• South Wales East

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