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‘Excluding us makes it feels like being deaf doesn’t count’
Britain’s triple Deaflympics gold medallist Charlotte Gower on her frustrations at how her and team are treated.
Milburn Review on youth employment launched — Contact urges families to speak up
The Government has launched the Milburn Review to investigate why so many 16–24‑year‑olds are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The review is now calling for evidence from young people, families and employers. Disabled young people must be part of this conversation too.
First wheelchair-using astronaut touches down after ride to edge of space
A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers on Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.
New ‘first-class’ youth mental health centre opens
A “first-class facility” offering support for young people with mental health difficulties has opened. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) said the inpatient unit, called The Sett, had opened as a specially designed facility at Berrywood Hospital in Duston, Northampton.
Mum forced into debt in fight to remain involved in disabled daughter’s care finally wins case
A mother forced into debt so she could fight in court to remain involved in her disabled daughter’s care has finally been granted permission to be her voice after a lengthy legal battle.
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