This is a press release that was sent to the newspapers and radio

6th March 2008

United Response thinks the new report on human rights of adults with learning disabilities is good.

A report

United Response thinks that the report called 'A Life Like Any Other' is a good report.

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The report was written by The Joint Committee of Human Rights.

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Su Sayer thinks it is good that the committee has written about the rights of patients who receive healthcare.

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She said that the committee should also write about other things, like a person's right to have a job.

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Su Sayer said, "We are pleased this report makes politicians think about the human rights of people with learning disabilities.

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"We agree that the right to proper healthcare is very important.

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"Sometimes some of the people we support can't get the healthcare they need. This can mean they suffer more than they have to. This is wrong.

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"We are pleased the committee think it is important that people can get easy to understand information about voting.

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"These are very important to United Response.

Two men shaking hands

"We think that people with learning disabilities should also have the right to work.

Three people waving "equal rights" placards

"The report only says a little about the right to work but there is more work to be done.

A man saying "no"

"It is still difficult for lots of people with learning disabilities to get a job."

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