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The brutal battle to get help for children with special educational needs

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 13, 2024 | Parents & Carers

John Harris accurately nailed two of the three crucial yet rarely stated causes of the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) crisis.

‘Get me to church on the number 49’ – Why this bride took a bus to her wedding

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 11, 2024 | Parents & Carers

A wheelchair user from Cardiff arrived at her wedding in unique style after taking the bus on her big day. Sarah Tunnicliffe has muscular dystrophy – a rare genetic disease that causes progressive muscle weakness. She spoke to ITV Cymru Wales in July about the...

Tributes to MND champion who created ‘vital’ Euan’s Guide

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 9, 2024 | Parents & Carers

One of Scotland’s leading champions for people with disabilities has died 21 years after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). Euan MacDonald, 50, was diagnosed with the condition that affects the brain and nerves at age 29. He created the unique...

We Might Regret This review – wonderful, witty TV that is totally liberating to watch

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 6, 2024 | Parents & Carers

What would it be like to hire your best friend to help you wash, move and go out, asks this joyous disabled-led show that’s also a veritable who’s who of modern British comedy.

How gaming has helped make a difference to Craig Brett’s life

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 4, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Craig Brett, age 33, has Leber Congenital Amaurosis, a rare, inherited eye disorder. Craig works full-time as a software engineer and is also a volunteer, helping to run RNIB’s Connect group in the east of England for online gaming.

Coffee shops must act to end ‘pervasive humiliation’, says stammering charity

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 2, 2024 | Parents & Carers

A disabled people’s organisation is calling on coffee shops to do more to avoid the “pervasive humiliation” faced by many customers who stammer when they try to place their order. Many people who stammer can be rushed, ignored and even mimicked when they try to order...
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