Autism: challenging the new normal
Constant change to routines and government rules have created a challenging environment for autistic people, what adaptations have to be made?
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Sense Sign School sees 50,000 Brits learning British Sign Language with Mr Tyrese
Disability charity Sense has revealed over 50,000 people have started learning BSL after the launch of their Sense Sign School campaign.
Down’s Syndrome Association’s winning pictures from International Photography Competition announced
The winners of the Down’s Syndrome Association’s international photographic competition have been announced, and they hail from Ireland, Canada and the USA.
Aldi trials audio prompts to help blind and partially sighted shoppers
Working with the RNIB, Aldi has announced it will trial audio prompts to help blind and partially-sighted customers safely enter its stores.
TV star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Emma Barton announced as charity Patron for emergency fundraising appeal
Emma Barton, has been announced as the Patron of the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People’s (QEF) Survive and Thrive emergency appeal.
Parents across the UK spot undiagnosed learning difficulties while homeschooling
New research finds almost one million UK parents suspect their child has a learning difficulty after observing them while homeschooling during lockdown.
Mencap survey reveals people with a learning disability feel stuck in lockdown after social care cut
A new survey of family carers by Mencap has revealed that seven in ten people with a learning disability had their social care cut when in the most need.
Truth Project inviting members to get involved in survey around protected characteristics and child sexual abuse
The Truth Project is working to provide a safe and inclusive space for victims or survivors of child sexual abuse to engage with an independent inquiry.
Discover the UK’s best inclusive attractions to celebrate in the refreshed Rough Guide to Accessible Britain
With UK attractions beginning to re-open, indulge in an accessible staycation with the help of the refreshed edition of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain.
Matt Hancock calls for all GP consultations to be done remotely
Health secretary Matt Hancock has called for all GP consultations to take place remotely by default, leading to concerns for the disabled community.
Press Reset: Urgent call for change in the media backed by disabled celebrities
A new campaign seeks to inspire gatekeepers and those in positions of authority across film and TV to reset practices to establish an inclusive normal.
Blood test diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms appear could be available in three years
A blood test could be introduced in the next three years that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms occur.
Calls have been made in Scotland to introduce transition plans to help autistic children return to school following lockdown
The National Autistic Society Scotland is calling on schools to provide all autistic children with a personalised transition plan to help with their return to school.
Donation to help Mencap provide vital support and empower people during the coronavirus pandemic
Leading equity firm, Advent International, has donated £400,000 in response to Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal.
New government advice details face covering exemptions in England
Following on from our earlier post on mandatory face coverings, the UK Government has now detailed that people with disabilities are exempt from the rules.