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Why inclusive packaging for food and drinks is so important

by Michelle Lowe | Nov 10, 2021 | Parents & Carers

Eating and drinking are basic needs for us all, but if you have a disability, opening food and drink packages can be a chore. To remove this frustration, all packaging should be inclusive, making it accessible for everyone. Brandon Bach, President of Consumer...

How many doses of the Covid vaccine should my disabled child get?

by Michelle Lowe | Nov 8, 2021 | Parents & Carers

Are you confused about how many Covid vaccine doses you and your children are entitled to? You are not alone! To help, Contact has put together information about the vaccination for all age groups, including rules on eligibility, dosage, bookings, and what to do if...

The CBF are now offering support calls from a fellow family carer

by Michelle Lowe | Nov 5, 2021 | Parents & Carers

Sometimes it helps to ‘offload’ to someone who understands what you are going through. The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) is offering peer support via the telephone purely as a listening ear, giving you the time to talk. The support is non-judgmental and...

Channel 4 subtitles won’t run until November

by Michelle Lowe | Nov 3, 2021 | Parents & Carers

Channel 4 subtitles, signing and audio description are unlikely to return to TV until mid-November, after a catastrophic fault knocked broadcast services offline in September. The missing services have angered d/Deaf and visually impaired viewers. Ofcom has received...

The Role of Public Services in Addressing Child Vulnerability

by Michelle Lowe | Nov 1, 2021 | Parents & Carers

The Anna Freud Include Network is looking to find out what children’s and young people’s thoughts and preferences are on social prescribing (where social activities to support mental health are prescribed instead of medicine). Children and young people will receive a...

On the road with hidden disabilities sunflower and National Highways

by Michelle Lowe | Oct 29, 2021 | Parents & Carers

The success of the hidden disabilities sunflower lanyard scheme is being rolled out to vehicles. The hidden disabilities sunflower is widely recognised for helping people with non-visible disabilities get the support they need in the public domain. In a new...
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