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Woman with Down’s Syndrome ‘an inspiration’ at 73
A woman from Jersey celebrating her 73rd birthday is an “inspiration” to others with Down’s Syndrome, a charity said. When Libby was born in 1950, life expectancy for most people with the condition was just 15, said charity Les Amis.
60 Years Driving Change for Children
Marking 60 Years of driving change for children, this video highlights what makes the National Children’s Bureau truly unique and how they bring people and organisations together to find the best solutions for children and young people.
Ellie Simmonds on finding her birth mother: ‘During this journey I cried so much’
After retiring from swimming, the Paralympian, Ellie Simmonds, began researching her origins. This led her to her birth family – and to uncover the shocking difficulties facing other disabled children.
Paula McGowan: We need mandatory autism and learning disability training in education settings to change culture, hearts, and minds
Few of us will be unaware of the scandal of young disabled people being abused, mistreated, or neglected in residential health and education settings. One of the most notable cases was autistic teenager Oliver McGowan, who died as a result of inappropriate and inadequate care for a seizure condition.
Philippa Stobbs awarded OBE in Kings Honours List
On Saturday 17 June 2023, Philippa Stobbs was awarded an OBE in the Kings Birthday Honours List, in recognition of her outstanding contributions championing special educational needs (SEN) and disability rights for children and young people.
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