Uppsala Politicians Support Manifestation for Enhanced LSS Disability Support

A significant manifestation advocating for better LSS (Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) support was held outside Uppsala's city hall, organized by mothers Maria Malmberg and Anna Rosander. Several hundred attendees, including top local politicians, gathered to call for urgent legislative changes to protect the rights of people with disabilities.

Erik Pelling (S), chairman of Uppsala's municipal board, praised the mothers' efforts and stressed the need for political solutions on both municipal and national levels. He noted that inconsistent interpretations of LSS laws by municipalities have resulted in insufficient support for affected families. Opposition politicians Jennie Claesson (L) and Karin Thalén (C) criticized the current administration's frequent appeals against individual support cases and advocated for more humane and politically empowered approaches to LSS decisions.

Tobias Smedberg (V), chair of the care committee, committed to presenting families' challenges within municipal channels and pushing for legislative reforms to ensure LSS rights are upheld. The protest highlighted a broader nationwide issue of eroding disability rights, with many municipalities, including Uppsala, failing to fully comply with LSS legislation.

The event concluded with calls for immediate action to stop the denial of support faced by families like those of Malmberg and Rosander, emphasizing the urgency of reversing this "race to the bottom." This manifestation marks a pivotal moment in Uppsala's efforts to secure adequate care and support for persons with disabilities.