March 2015

Two MPs were grilled in a Question Time-style panel event by 50 people with learning disabilities last week, in a bid to get them more engaged in politics.
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Training the brains of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can improve their ability to understand facial expressions, according to new research.
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Michele is mum to 3-year-old Taylor and 4-year-old Lewis. Taylor has autism and a learning disability. Portage has been a huge support to Taylor and his family. In the face of cuts, Michele explains how invaluable Portage has been.
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A Tribunal has encouraged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to trial changes to its fit-for-work benefits test, after finding that it puts people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and autism at a “substantial…
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Children’s mental health services will get a funding boost of £1.25 billion over the next five years to help develop services, the government has announced.
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An apprentice with autism working at Southwark's Unity Kitchen has won the award for individual achievement at the annual London Legacy Development Corporation Apprenticeship Awards.
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Budget cuts and patchy provision means children with a learning disability face a postcode lottery when it comes to accessing Portage services, research by Mencap has revealed.
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Follow their interests My son has had a lifelong interest inart museums, so we often bring along a friend, which proves very popular.Another fascination is carnivorous plants, so I brought a group of his peers to the botanical garden to see…
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Toy retailer Toys “R” US will hold an autism friendly exclusive event for families affected by autism and additional needs this month offering families a calm environment with their child.
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Twelve months after the House of Lords Committee's report on the Mental Capacity Act was published, the Committee will hold the Government to account for the action it has taken in response to the findings in a debate in the House.
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