Foster Care Fortnight: why we care
Ahead of Foster Care Fortnight, run by The Fostering Network, one disabled foster carer shares her experience of why she cares to encourage others to get involved.
Families
The new storytelling podcast that teaches children about neurodiversity
A children’s story podcast that highlights the traits young people may see in those with ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia has launched in the UK.
Medical cannabis: the power of plants
January 2021 saw the UK leave the EU; this move will soon mean families will no longer have access to medicinal cannabis to support children with chronic epilepsy. Lorne Gillies investigates the impact of Brexit and continued stigma around a vital medicine.
Education: the call for fair assessments
As exam results are replaced by grades based on teacher assessments, leading charities for people who are D/deaf/HoH, blind or visually impaired are calling for assurances that 300,000 pupils aren’t treated unfairly.
Calling all superheroes: Marvel and Superhero Series team up to help you #FindYourPower
The Superhero Series, the UK’s only disability sports series for the everyday superhero, is back with a new challenge: it’s time to #FindYourPower.
Navigating brain injury
Brain injury can affect anyone at any age, but an acquired injury can be life-altering and finding the right support is key to help each family cope with the changes that come with an acquired brain injury.
Debt Awareness Week: Seeking debt advice
During Debt Awareness Week, three experts highlight the importance of early intervention and how to take the first steps to a better financial situation.
Challenging 21 on World Down Syndrome Day
Annually, World Down Syndrome Day is marked by people around the world. The day is going digital this year, but with a longer celebration and more ways to get involved than ever before, it should be the day’s biggest year yet.
Fundraising is flying high, with autistic youngster using art to communicate
Using art as an emotional outlet during lockdown, one young boy from Sunderland has turned his passion for art and aviation into a successful book; all whilst raising money for Armed Forces charities.
Parent interviews: The gift of unconditional love
Starting the journey as a parent is one of the most poignant and emotional moments in a person’s life. Raising a disabled child, each day is a learning curve, and the power of community cannot be ignored.
One disabled mum shares her experience of pregnancy and welcoming her baby into the world ahead of Mother’s Day
Becoming a mother and a parent is a wonderful life experience, ahead of Mother’s Day we speak with a disabled mum, preparing to celebrate her first Mother’s Day with her new daughter.
A specialist theatre charity is set to air two accessible online shows for families to enjoy during the Easter break
Head2Head Sensory Theatre, are a specialist theatre charity for disabled people and their families, is set to present two new online shows, sure to keep everyone entertained over Easter.
Gardening: celebrating Mother’s Day with Leonard Cheshire
Ahead of Mother’s Day, charity Leonard Cheshire are encouraging you to have a cuppa with BBC TV Gardener’s World presenter Mark Lane and learn how to plant your own hanging basket.
IWD: Celebrating women with Kelly Knox
Strong, empowered, resilient: these are just some of the words that come to mind for Kelly Knox when she thinks about what it means to be a woman. For International Women’s Day, we speak to the model, mother and activist.
Accessible books for children now available from RNIB this World Book Day
Held annually on the first Thursday of March, World Book Day is committed to getting every child and young person a book of their own.