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New Lego characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism
Lego is introducing several characters who wear sunflower lanyards to its brick universe for the first time to raise awareness of a badge worn to indicate someone has a hidden disability such as autism. The company says it hopes sunflower lanyard will help people ‘embrace diversity, value inclusivity and remove stigma’.
Strictly winner Chris McCausland crowned in glitzy live final
Comedian Chris McCausland, Strictly Come Dancing’s first blind contestant, has been crowned this year’s winner. The 47-year-old beat JLS singer JB Gill, actress Sarah Hadland and former Love Islander Tasha Ghouri to lift the glitterball trophy in Saturday’s live final on BBC One.
Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis receives MBE for services to deaf community
Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history on Strictly Come Dancing as the show’s first deaf contestant, has received an MBE at Windsor Castle for services to the deaf community.
Down’s syndrome charity’s cafe saved from closure
A Down’s syndrome charity has said it can keep its cafe open after a successful fundraising drive. Sunshine and Smiles in Leeds had been at risk of having to cut services and shut the cafe, which employs 10 young people with the condition.
The special educational needs crisis affects all our children
Dr Helen Care says we have to start looking at the wider picture and ask what schools are for, Helen Kinsey says it is a false economy not to be supporting the most vulnerable.
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