Equality Advisory Panel - March 2022

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms Equality Advisory Panel meeting held on 29 March 2022. During the meeting, panel members discussed an e-bike consultancy brief, providing feedback on the importance of considering non-standard bike options and affordability. They also discussed a paper on pronouns, agreeing that including pronouns should be an individual's choice, but that promoting their use can help normalise conversations. The panel also talked about language and terminology, emphasising the importance of prioritizing the human aspect and being aware of potentially confusing or ambiguous terms. Finally, there was an update on the internal equalities group, a discussion about a report on discrimination faced by disabled people, and information about an equalities training course. The next meeting is scheduled for 26 April.