Photo: Olesia Bilkei/AdobeStock A review has begun on the “complex and fragmented” legal framework for social welfare for children with disabilities. The Law Commission will consider ways to […]
Reducing poverty through support for children with disabilities and their families
Around 10.8 million children in Europe and Central Asia live with a disability – 1 in 17 children across the region. Their ability to live fulfilling lives and […]
Prevalence and trends of developmental disabilities among US children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 years, 2018–2021
This study provided the parent-reported prevalence estimates of ADHD, LD, ID, ASD, and other developmental delay in children and adolescents aged 3–17 years. The overall prevalence of any developmental disability […]
Disability advocates argue against school vouchers at Texas Senate hearing
Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter, “The Brief,” to keep readers up to date on the most important Texas news. Questions about how voucher programs may […]
Comfort and courage for me as a parent of a child with disabilities
The trailer is loaded with tents, gas bottles, sleeping bags, and cooler bags. The kids are playing, excited about hiking, roasting marshmallows over the fire, and the fun […]
Five key facts about disability and poverty in New Zealand
Although WorldDate.info ranks New Zealand 50th on its list of the world’s leading economies, poverty remains a significant issue affecting the well-being of New Zealanders. Many key players […]
Supporting children with disabilities through Help at Hand
Supporting children with disabilities is a fundamental role of children’s commissioners, who have a statutory duty to children in care, away from home and children who are cared […]
A Vision for Change for Children with Disabilities
“As Children’s Commissioner, my mission is to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and live a healthy, happy life. Our research, The […]
Bookseller – News – Arts Council England funds project on disability representation in children’s books
Arts Council England (ACE) will fund a pilot project to explore the representation of disability in children’s books for ages 3 to 11. The project, announced at the […]
Christine Lenehan: A career advocating for the rights of children with disabilities
Earlier this week, I attended a farewell lecture in London for Christine Lenehan, the long-time director of the Council for Disabled Children. Christine began her career as a […]