James Withers

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James Withers

• MSYP
• (members of the Scottish Youth Parliament)

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Downs Syndrome Scotland

• History
• Forum
• Ambassador
• Trainer

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Scottish Youth Parliament

• Debates
• Subject Committees
• World Youth Congress
• Westminster

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Highlights

• Debating
• Friendships
• Being active

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The future?
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Volunteering with young people and disability's

• Scottish Youth Parliament
• World Youth Congress

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Scottish Youth Parliament
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World Youth Congress
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Back Over to James
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What do we want to happen in the Youth
Parliament in the future

• More understanding support to speak up
• Training for peers not just for staff
• More people with disabilities involved
• The youth parliament will help to change policy