A 20-year-old from Cardiff whose artwork helps control his Asperger’s Syndrome has become an online hit. Chris Baker started drawing after leaving school aged 14, and has begun displaying his work at exhibitions across the UK. His mother Sam Baker, 42, said Chris’ life has “transformed” since he discovered his passion for drawing. His work will be on display at ... Read More »
Sense, the national Deafblind charity, has launched ‘The Case for Play’ inquiry into the provision of play opportunities for children aged 0-5 with multiple needs, in England and Wales. Sense is calling for evidence from parents of children with multiple needs, specialists from the disability sector and practitioners. The inquiry report will be issued in early 2016. Play is a ... Read More »
The last two Remploy factories in Wales are set to disappear within weeks. The company has announced the closure of its Baglan furniture site near Port Talbot which has 54 disabled employees. Read More »
There are serious concerns about the number of people being judged as “fit to work” by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). More than 110,000 assessments in Wales to see if people, many who used to claim incapacity benefit, are well-enough to get a job have taken place. Read More »
The blue badge parking scheme for disabled people is being extended to those with conditions such as autism, the Welsh government has announced. The badges will now be offered to those with ‘severe cognitive impairments’. They will also be automatically available for those on the Read More »
Sporting clubs across Wales say they have seen an upsurge in members since the Olympics and Paralympics. Sports as diverse as gymnastics, taekwondo and swimming all report a post-Games boost. One gymnastics club in south Wales reported more than 150 children wanting to join up since London 2012. Read More »
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