Latest News for Parents & Carers

Michael McEwan is a journalist with cerebral palsy specialising in radio broadcasting. He is also an advocate for disability inclusion and positivity, speaking regularly about issues affecting disabled people. Here he talks about how the media is changing the landscape for disability and inclusion.

The Council for Disabled Children has created an online survey (with BSL videos) to find out all about your experiences and views of volunteering and work experience as part of their Deaf Works Everywhere campaign. Take the survey here.

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists are asking parents and carers of children and young people who have had Speech and Language Therapy to tell them about their experiences with the service during the pandemic. The survey is available in a range of accessible formats and closes on Friday 5th February.

The Council for Disabled Children has created an online workshop called the ‘Expert Parent Programme’. The workshop is designed to help parents and carers through the planning process for children or young people with SEND.

Electric Umbrella is a charity that supports people with learning difficulties, through the power of music. This year, they’ve been in the running for Christmas number one with their single about Christmas in lockdown.