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Understanding cerebral palsy – what is it and what are its effects?

"In my own case, I have 'mild cerebral palsy hemiparesis', which means two limbs are affected".

How retailers can make shops more accessible for autistic children

Shopping can be a challenging experience for children on the autistic spectrum. With increased restrictions on where we can and can't go due to the coronavirus pandemic, our shopping habits have come under scrutiny. Here, Rachel Clinkard, from shoe retailer Charles Clinkard, shares how their business has been able to adapt their shops to make them more autism-friendly.

The road to an inclusive society: an international perspective

Campaigners are making good progress on global learning disability inclusion but there’s still a way to go in 2020, writes Harrow Mencap's Campaigns and Communications Manager Nicole Lieberman.

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Searching for a diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of a learning disability can be crucial for an individual, and screening tools can help to achieve this, as Dr Karen McKenzie explains.

Latest from CareKnowledge

Each month, we bring you a guest article from CareKnowledge, the essential professional workforce development tool for adults’ and children’s social care. Browse recent articles from CareKnowledge below.

The Value of Care: Reform Poor Conditions of Frontline Workers

Research concluded by Dr Rashmi Becker found a disparity between Government policy and the role of learning disability support workers; and emphasised the critical role that these professionals fulfil in an often-challenging working environment.

Where are the BAME dyslexic role models?

Atif Choudhury, CEO of Diverse & Ability, calls for greater visibility of dyslexic role models for BAME children. And says that more progress needs to be made to create more inclusive and celebratory workplaces for the BAME community, and in terms of neurodiversity.

Covid-19 "shocking statistics" for people with disabilities

Research by the Office for National Statics and a parliamentary human rights report have concluded that Covid-19 has had a damaging affect on adults with learning disabilities.

London Zoo accessibility progress shaped by young people with learning disabilities

The disability charity Leonard Cheshire has been recognised with an award for their Can Do programme with The Zoological Society of London.

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