Over 15,000 more UK families are applying for vital grant support compared to five years ago, according to the latest figures from Family Fund, the UK’s largest charity providing grants to families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Family Fund’s Annual Review 2015/16 outlines the impact of the 89,423 grants and support services provided to families across ... Read More »
R82 UK, a world-leading specialist in assistive products for disabled children, has launched its revolutionary foldable Scallop seating system, available through its new product webshop – www.Also4Me.com The Scallop from R82 is a lightweight and portable solution that assists children of all ages who require additional support when sitting on the floor or in a chair. Suited for children with ... Read More »
National disability charity, Sense, has responded to the news that the Labour Party intends to launch an early years taskforce looking into childcare provision and early-years learning. The taskforce, announced by shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, as part of this year’s Labour Party Conference, will aim to ensure that all children and parents have access to quality, affordable childcare. Sense, ... Read More »
Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) and social enterprise company Light Bulb Arts are encouraging teachers and outdoor educators to be more adventurous in the woodlands with the launch of a new woodland activity book for children with autism and severe and complex learning difficulties. FCS and Light Bulb Arts which delivers a range of art classes in Edinburgh, based on sound ... Read More »
Sensory storytelling sessions, ‘Singing Hands’ and animal talks accompanied by British Sign Language interpreters were just some of the amazing extras on offer at this weekend’s (Sat 18 June) Special Children’s Day at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Back for its third year, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s Special Children’s Day gave children with special educational needs and disabilities an opportunity to experience the ... Read More »
Fashion designer and mother, Mindy Scheier, has collaborated with major clothes brand Tommy Hilfiger to bring adaptive clothes to children with disabilities. Mindy Scheier’s son, Oliver, was born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, this inspired her to start an adaptive clothing non-profit range called Runway of Dreams in 2013. This was brought about by her son’s desire to ... Read More »
There is no denying that parenting can be tough, especially if your child has a disability. At this time of year we now reflecting on what we have achieved throughout the year and resolve to make changes to take with us into the new year. Instead of usual individual new year resolutions we have here some helpful parenting new year ... Read More »
Surviving the holiday period can be tough, not just on Christmas day but also each gathering the period brings with family and friends. This can be especially difficult for children with disabilities. Everything about Christmas and the holiday period is different, and sometimes quite frightening for them. The sounds, the smells, the people and the general atmosphere changes during the ... Read More »
On Thursday this week (19th Nov) I will be attending the Kidz Up North event in Manchester to hand out PosAbility Magazine and meet families who are seeking products, information and advice. I have attended this event for the last 8 years (except 2013 when I was on maternity leave) and it has been great to see it grow every ... Read More »
Kidz up North is a well established one day exhibition dedicated to children with disabilities and special needs, their parents, carers and professionals who support them. The Kidz exhibitions were established 14 years ago by Manchester based charity, Disabled Living and have seen visitor numbers increase to over 3,500 to this free one day event. This years’ exhibition Kidz to Adultz ... Read More »
Despite its commitment to citizens’ self-determination, Israel pumps the lion’s share of state funding into institutions. It’s high time the government redirects that money into supporting these children’s right to live with their families and in their communities. People with severe disabilities have a friend in J.K. Rowling. Her global offensive against institutional residences will ensure they live better lives ... Read More »
Changes have been made this week which give children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and their families a greater say in the support they receive. So how do the people affected feel about the new system? The new special educational measures are being described as some of the biggest changes in special education for 30 years. For a ... Read More »
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