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Families of disabled children awaiting needs assessments to raise frustration in Europe

Children have a legal right to assessments of need for educational purposes, but many wait years

Boosting support for children with disabilities reviewed

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education and the Association for Children with Disabilities (ACD) have explored ways to support educational initiatives and rehabilitative services for chi...

Programme held for children with developmental needs

For disabled students, school may not be a safe, supportive place

For disabled students, school may not be a safe, supportive place lkinross Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:49 May 19, 2026 By Louise KinrossA flurry of recent reports indicate disabl...

For Kids With Disabilities, Early Intervention Boosts Academics Later

Accessing early intervention services like speech, occupational, physical or behavioral therapy in the first years of life can lead to more than developmental gains, new research s...

The problem with our children

The Telegraph reports in a morning newsletter headline today that: One million children to be claiming disability benefits next year They add, and I make Read the full article...

Sprijin de la stat pentru copiii cu dizabilitДѓИ›i. Ar putea primi 500 de lei pe an

Un proiect legislativ depus la Senat prevede acordarea unui sprijin financiar anual de 500 de lei pentru copiii Г®ncadraИ›i Г®ntr-un grad de handicap, mДѓsura urmГўnd sДѓ fie aplic...

2026 U.S. Disability Statistics: Adults and Children

Latest U.S. disability statistics for adults and children, including prevalence by type, age, race, and key federal data from the CDC and Census Bureau

The vaccine connection, poor parenting, social media and the shocking child disability boom

A STAGGERING one in eight British parents say their child has a disability and most say behaviour and mental health are their children’s biggest issues, according to government fig...

Families fear for future of centre for severely disabled children

One of NHS Lothian's respite care facilities for severely disabled children could face closure due to a squeeze on health budgets.

Hundreds of families join foster care system as government expands support

3,560 children are currently within Israel's foster care system, while a total of 905 disabled people, both children and adults, are cared for by the system.

My son can barely walk but officials say he has to go to mainstream school

Ami Phillips said it has been a 'constant battle' to try to get her son the support he needs

Researchers address disability needs in climate disasters

Rising climate-driven disasters are increasing anxiety among the wider public, but families of children and young people with disabilities face compounded challenges, often left un...

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England’s ‘hidden children’ | Editorial

New rules and extra foster carers should ease the pressure on councils. But unregistered placements remain a grave concernIt is incumbent on everyone with an interest in social pol...

Specialist support bases for SEND children to be made permanent at Northumberland primary schools

The number of children requiring additional support has risen substantially in recent years

'They're not alone': Families Together empowers Kansans raising kids with disabilities

Kacie Edleston discovered Families Together after she adopted her son Will. He has Down syndrome.

SEND reforms: Where are care-experienced children?

New article from Special Needs Jungle: It has taken time to work through the government’s SEND reform proposals in detail. As both a parent and foster parent of children with speci...

Stepping Into the Unknown: Parenting a Child With Disabilities

We mirror the way Christ has welcomed us when we act in faith and intentionally love our friends impacted by disability. The post Stepping Into the Unknown: Parenting a Child With...

‘Baby born twice’ - Family fundraises to help 4-year-old gain independence

The family of a young girl from Brynmawr are fundraising for a state-of-the-art wheelchair attachment to help give her independence.

How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights

Charlotte Cravins’ son Landry turned 2 in January. He’s a smiley little boy who loves singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and recently got his first pair of glasses. Landry was born with D...

Families warn of 'crisis' as Edinburgh and Livingston respite centres face closure

The Edinburgh and Livingston facilities are used by parents of children with severe disabilities

Children with mental health conditions more likely to claim benefits as adults, research indicates

The link between childhood mental illness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adverse economic outcomes in adulthood is more prevalent and stronger than previously...

Vulnerable child spent two months in A&E as staff could not find placement

Another child stayed in accident and emergency for more than 30 days, according to a report

Federal Appeals Court Rebukes State For Institutionalizing Kids

Florida's unwillingness to provide in-home care has caused scores of children with severe disabilities to be institutionalized in nursing homes generally reserved for elders, some...