The parents of severely disabled children may face a constant battle in getting proper aids and adaptations in their homes, but success can make a crucial difference to families' lives. The author visited two families who have met with varying success in getting their needs met.
The parents of severely disabled children may face a constant battle in getting proper aids and adaptations in their homes, but success can make a crucial difference to families' lives. The author visited two families who have met with varying success in getting their needs met.
Subject terms:
needs, physical disabilities, quality of life, severe disabilities, assistive technology, children, families, financing;
Looks at the new research which analyses the impact of government policies designed to promote employment opportunities for disabled people over the last 20 years.
Looks at the new research which analyses the impact of government policies designed to promote employment opportunities for disabled people over the last 20 years.
Subject terms:
income, physical disabilities, policy, poverty, quality of life, resource allocation, social exclusion, standard of living, standards, unemployment, benefits, central government, employment, equal opportunities;