Celebrating the Better Than 52 Partnership Between New College Lanarkshire and Scottish Autism

That the Parliament congratulates New College Lanarkshire and Scottish Autism on their partnership in delivering the Better Than 52: Autism Symposium at New College Lanarkshire's Coatbridge Campus on 30 October 2026; recognises the importance of this work to autistic people, families and communities across Central Scotland and Lothian West; commends both organisations for their commitment to improving understanding, challenging barriers and promoting greater inclusion across education, employment, health and the criminal justice system; welcomes the development of new learning opportunities and resources, including Understanding Neurodivergence in the Workplace and Neuroinclusive: Designing Better Experiences for Different Brains, to help employers, educators and communities create more inclusive environments; acknowledges the importance of involving autistic people and those with lived experience in shaping services and driving meaningful change; recognises the potential for the partnership's work and expertise to benefit colleges, employers and public services across Central Scotland and Lothian West and beyond, and encourages greater collaboration between educational institutions, specialist autism organisations, employers and public bodies, to ensure that autistic people have equal opportunities to learn, work and participate fully in society.