Jane Mathieson is conducting research for her dissertation, which aims at reflecting on current experiences of those of us with invisible disabilities claiming disability benefits. She is exploring how Universal Basic Income (UBI) may improve our quality of life, potentially addressing social and political prejudice, removing barriers from disabled peoples’ socioeconomic inclusion and participation.
Universal Basic Income is a regular payment made to every individual, which is not means tested, non-withdrawable and is paid without work conditions.
It would:
- Guarantee everyone a secure base
- Replace the draconian, complex benefits system with a scheme fit for the 21st century
- Provide us all, including people who need extra income related to illness, disability and housing, with the freedom to develop our potential, to be included in society, to contribute our talents and to have the dignity we all deserve.
UBI would greatly reduce the ghastly punitive bureaucracy of the welfare system and…
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