The author joins wheelchair user Cynthia Fairbairn on a day trip to some of London's stores and attraction to find out how accessible London has become for disabled people since the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. She finds grounds for hope amid the hassle.
The author joins wheelchair user Cynthia Fairbairn on a day trip to some of London's stores and attraction to find out how accessible London has become for disabled people since the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. She finds grounds for hope amid the hassle.
Subject terms:
law, mobility impairment, physical disabilities, user views, access to services, discrimination;
Many families with disabled children need to adapt their homes. Reports how stringent means testing leaves many parents out of pocket or unable to pay for the necessary changes. Looks at evidence from a recent study from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation 'The housing needs of disabled children: the national evidence'.
Many families with disabled children need to adapt their homes. Reports how stringent means testing leaves many parents out of pocket or unable to pay for the necessary changes. Looks at evidence from a recent study from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation 'The housing needs of disabled children: the national evidence'.
Intensive caring can eventually lead some parents to harbour murderous thoughts about their own children. The author looks at the problems that can arise and how respite care can help.
Intensive caring can eventually lead some parents to harbour murderous thoughts about their own children. The author looks at the problems that can arise and how respite care can help.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, parents, physical disabilities, severe disabilities, short break care, stress, carers, children;