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Neurodiversity Celebration Week begins

The event is taking place from today (Monday 17th March) until Sunday 23rd March.

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Liam’s story: Gaining the confidence to live independently
For people with learning disabilities moving out can be one of life’s most daunting milestones.
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Looming financial support cuts threaten SEND budgets
It’s already hard for people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to access support,
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National Autistic Society announces Boshier Grant winners
Three registered charities receive grants of up to £25,000 aimed at creating a society that
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Manganese exposure could lead to Parkinson’s disease
Funding has been made available which will enable new research to take place into a
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Lego announces new characters to represent hidden disabilities
The world’s biggest toymaker has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to introduce several new characters
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Autism waiting list surges in West Yorkshire
New figures from NHS England show there were over 7,300 patients waiting for an autism
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Parents of autistic children face blame when seeking support – report
Research by the Autism and Parental Blame Project found parents are frequently blamed, criticised and
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Manganese exposure could lead to Parkinson’s disease

Funding has been made available which will enable new research to take place into a possible link between manganese exposure and the development of Parkinson’s Disease.

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Lego announces new characters to represent hidden disabilities
The world’s biggest toymaker has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to introduce several new characters
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Autism waiting list surges in West Yorkshire
New figures from NHS England show there were over 7,300 patients waiting for an autism
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Parents of autistic children face blame when seeking support – report
Research by the Autism and Parental Blame Project found parents are frequently blamed, criticised and
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Could autistic adults be more vulnerable to criminal exploitation?
Researchers from Flinders University have examined the question, and this article looks to their findings.
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New unit to support children with autism opens in Hillingdon
Learning space created for children aged 4 to 11 with autism spectrum conditions is the
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Free healthcare checks earmarked for SEND students
NHS England announced they’ll be introducing free eyesight, hearing and dental checks for young people
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45% of disabled victims are dissatisfied with police response
The victims commissioner has created the largest study of its kind revealing high levels of
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£5bn pledged to avert councils’ SEND ‘financial cliff edge’
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£5bn pledged to avert councils’ SEND ‘financial cliff edge’
The government announced plans to clear 90% of SEND debts built up by councils in
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UK Leaders’ Awards open for unsung disability champions
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UK Leaders’ Awards open for unsung disability champions
Nominations are open for the Dimensions Leaders’ Awards, which celebrate adults with learning disabilities and
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SEND costs skyrocket as school budgets come under strain
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SEND costs skyrocket as school budgets come under strain
Research suggests spending on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England is set to
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Extra £50m announced to help disabled people live independently
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Extra £50m announced to help disabled people live independently
The funding will help thousands more older people and people with disabilities make necessary changes
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Punk band’s unfinished documentary fights for funding
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Punk band’s unfinished documentary fights for funding
A behind-the-scenes film about the band Ultimate Thunder celebrates disability, but risks remaining unfinished without
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Disabled people to lead first PIP review
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Disabled people to lead first PIP review
The government has launched the first full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) since the
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£500,000 boost for Scotland’s Improving Access Fund
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£500,000 boost for Scotland’s Improving Access Fund
Government responds to campaign by independent MSP Jeremy Balfour on behalf of disabled people and
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Parliament urges overhaul of special needs provision in schools
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Parliament urges overhaul of special needs provision in schools
A new Education Select Committee report is calling for urgent reform of SEND support in
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