Children’s charity incorporates assistive technology with new web accessibility software to promote inclusion online
National children's charity Just4Children has added website accessibility software Recite Me to its website to help everyone use the website barrier-free and promote inclusion online,…
Kidz to Adultz Middle
Disabled Living has an enviable reputation of organising the very prestigious Kidz to Adultz event since 2001 and now hold five of the largest FREE UK…
Disabled children participate in the joy of sport with inclusive sports sessions
A special loan for business startups is helping two social entrepreneurs share the joy of sport with people who would usually miss out because of…
The OT’s Perspective: Young people and the Disabled Facilities Grant
I’ve written before about the role that manufacturers and retailers can play in helping young people with disabilities, but this month I want to talk…
Shocking figures show over 200,000 children on health waiting lists in Ireland
As revealed by RTÉ News, just under 215,000 children are on waiting lists for healthcare services in Ireland, which has been described as an "appalling…
Study shows whole-body vibration significantly improved balance in children with spastic CP compared to core stability program
Published in the journal ScienceDirect, a comparative study has revealed that whole-body vibration was more effective than a core stability program in improving balance in…
Thousands of children put at risk by unlawful block on vital disability equipment, report reveals
New data shared by Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children reveals that more than 300,000 disabled children in the UK are still affected by potentially…
24/7 Changing Places toilet opens to enable access and inclusivity for disabled people
In a bid to become the most accessible science centre experience in the UK, Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium has opened a new registered Changing…
Postural support equipment company nominated for two awards for changing the lives of thousands of disabled children globally
Sheffield-based postural support equipment company Jenx has been shortlisted for two Sheffield Business Awards in recognition of its contribution to helping change the lives of…
New report highlights the integral role OTs play in helping disabled children and young people
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched its latest report – Occupational therapy: Unlocking the potential of children and young people – which…