The key to flexible learning
Distance learning gives disabled people the opportunity to study from home. We speak to a member of The Open University Disability Support Team to discover the benefits, challenges and support available.
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The benefits of Newlife specialist equipment on higher education
Going into further education is supposed to be an exhilarating time. But, for some disabled students it can be daunting. Now, Newlife are providing an equipment grant for disabled children and young people to further their prospects. One student shares his journey.
LEGO launch Braille Bricks to assist blind children
Everyone has experienced the joy of playing with LEGO. Now, even more children will get to share in this joy as the toy manufacturer launches their grassroots project: Braille Bricks.
Universities Minister explains increase in DSA for Postgraduate students
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a vital aid for many disabled students. As the government announce £20,000 worth of funding for disabled postgraduate students, we speak exclusively to Universities Minister Chris Skidmore.
The robots helping children with additional needs go to school
A project that aims to reintegrate and support children with additional needs back into school has been awarded a grant of over £500,000.
Campaign for British Sign Language to become a GCSE underway
Schoolboy Daniel Jillings has been campaigning for the UK to introduce a GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) before the next general election. INCLUSIVE LEARNING…
Preparing for university with a disability
Last year only 12% of students in higher education had a known disability. Your disability should never hold you back from going to university, and…
Disabled young people feel failed at an early age
A Leonard Cheshire Disability commissioned survey has revealed disabled young people may be held back from getting on the career ladder, going on to further…
Student to develop new sign language for science
A University of Dundee student is taking matters into his own hands this summer as he develops new sign language for specialist biological terms currently…
Minister Opens London’s First College for Learners with Autism
Yesterday, (30 March), the Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families, Edward Timpson MP, officially opened London’s first specialist day college for young people with autism, Ambitious…
RNIB opens new hydrotherapy pool at Pears Centre
Leading sight loss charity RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) has officially opened the new Bradbury Hydrotherapy Centre at the Pears Centre for Specialist…
Fears that services are not keeping pace as number of disabled children with complex needs rises significantly
Dramatic 50% increase since 2004 – 49,300 to 73,000 children in England 57,615 children with complex autism in schools in England, more than double the number in…
Merseyside work placement scheme for young adults with Asperger’s up for two national awards
Autism Together’s Step into Work Plus programme has been shortlisted for two categories in the National Autistic Society’s prestigious Autism Professional Awards. The Wirral-based charity…
Money Mechanics
A project boosting the financial literacy of young deaf and blind people in London, has secured £532,000 in funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Over a thousand…
Meet the apprentice: Murrie Robertson, East Ayrshire Council
“I’m now a lot more confident and responsible in everything I do.” – Murrie Robertson, Modern Apprentice Active Schools, Sport and Leisure, East Ayrshire Council Murrie…