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Autism and learning disability will no longer be considered “mental disorders” or a justification for detaining people under the government’s draft Mental Health Bill. The bill includes major reforms to how autistic people or those with a learning disability are treated in law in England and Wales.

Istanbul Grand Airport (İGA) and Anzu, the world’s most advanced in-game advertising platform, launched an in-game advertising campaign within Roblox to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day in Turkey. The activation was part of a larger campaign to spread awareness about autism and social responsibility among children and teens.

Seven in 10 disabled consumers faced one or more delivery problems in the past year, a joint survey with the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers has revealed. The survey of 704 disabled consumers found that half of those with a delivery issue said the courier didn’t wait long enough for them to answer the door. A quarter told us their parcels were left in an inaccessible way and the same proportion said that the courier did not provide the help they needed with their disability.

Up to 75 new free schools including sixth forms, specialist and alternative provision settings will offer tailored support, leveling up opportunities for all. Thousands of new school places will be created for children in England, including for those who are living in disadvantaged areas, have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), or require alternative provision.

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission want your views on proposed changes to the way they jointly inspect area SEND arrangements from 2023. Closing date Sunday 11 September.

• This survey is for parent carers and people who work with children with SEND.
• This survey is for children and young people.