Tag: disability
Disability Living Allowance
Jemma Conkling and Lisa Dash discuss the nitty-gritty of a financial lifeline that can improve the quality of life for families in England and...
Fair playgrounds
Scope is campaigning for more accessible playgrounds.
Research from the disability equality charity Scope shows that as many as half of local playgrounds aren't accessible...
Point of view: parent – Toilet training
Faria Arsh's heartfelt account of her neurodivergent daughter's toilet training journey.
Why does any parent want to toilet-train their child? In any other circumstances, the...
Neurodivergence and adoption
The most effective way to support a neurodivergent child is to understand what makes them different, says Dr Gemma North
Neurodiversity is a term increasingly...
The hidden challenges faced by disabled teachers
Determined to lift the lid on disability, teacher Valenee Gosine discusses the impact of her GNE Myopathy diagnosis upon her profession with Karen Olney.
There’s a resounding sense...
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We won’t be forgotten
Francesca Dean recounts the trials of the last 18 months during Covid-19.
On 23rd March 2020, the world crumbled to its knees. Black clouds of...
Better support for learning disability workers is key to compassionate care
A target-driven approach and staff burnout in learning disability services are affecting the quality of care provided to service users. Services should do more to encourage...
Fighting for inclusion
Malte Faehnders discusses initiatives to support children with disabilities in war ravaged South Sudan
