Empowered parents
This week (4th-10th October) recognises Dyslexia Awareness Week. MFON spoke to the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) to find out where parents can turn to for support and how they can
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Our journey with Tourette’s
30th September 2021Emma McNally is the parent of a child with Tourette’s. Following her family’s experiences and her research into Tourette’s and existing services in the UK, she is now campaigning, both
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Update on DownrightDiscrimination
23rd September 2021The High Court rules against any change in the law lowering the termination limit from full term for a diagnosis of Down Syndrome to the standard 24 weeks. Back in
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Going to the opticians with a child who has additional needs.
23rd September 2021Whether it’s living, thriving, belonging, or loving, ultimately what we all want for our children is greater inclusion. Being able to see clearly makes a huge difference to their ability
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Vaccinations and young people with SEND
17th September 2021This week, the news was announced that 12 to 15 year olds in England will be invited to have one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. MFON columnist Carly Jones MBE shares her views on vaccination for young people with SEND and
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Doors open for first day at the world’s first IB special autism school in Cambridge
9th September 2021Year 7 students have started their academic journey at the world’s first International Baccalaureate (IB) special autism school, The Cavendish School; Cambridgeshire’s first state maintained special free school provision for
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New learning disability and autism initiative launched in Essex
6th September 2021Health and social care staff at community healthcare group Provide are pioneering a new initiative which aims to improve the lives of children and adults in Essex with learning disabilities
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An interview with… Claire Taggart
16th August 2021The Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, take place from August 24th to September 5th, 2021. My family Our Needs had the privilege of talking to Boccia athlete, Claire Taggart.
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Meet the BAPS Awards finalists for 2021
13th August 2021The vote is open and we are delighted to announce this years BAPS Awards Finalists. Huge congratulations to all our finalists. We will be getting in touch with them all
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Popular easy-read newspaper to produce regular and rolling news
12th August 2021A popular easy-read newspaper produced by and for people with learning disabilities will this year begin a ‘rolling news service’ to deliver new stories more regularly and as they happen.
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People with sight loss can now access thousands of audio books through Alexa
3rd August 2021Blind and partially sighted people can now say “Alexa, open RNIB Talking Books” to get instant access to thousands of RNIB audio books. Customers of the Royal National Institute of
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