Funding needed to take show aimed at disabled communities around Aotearoa: Spark Live kicked off at the Auckland Town Hall on Thursday - World Down Syndrome Day.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512350/funding-needed-to-take-show-aimed-at-disabled-communities-around-aotearoa
Meet Kyra, 13, crowned Miss Junior Teen Staffordshire: She hopes to set an example for other children with dyslexia by helping them to read
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/barlaston-girl-13-dyslexia-wins-9124997
Man with hypersensitivity gets £500 payout over home next to noisy pub: The man had previously been hospitalised for mental health problems
mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/harrow-man-hypersensitivity-noise-gets-28870840
Top NYC Department of Education official on reading Carolyne Quintana leaving amid shakeup
nydailynews.com/2024/03/25/top-nyc-department-of-education-official-on-reading-carolyne-quintana-leaving-amid-shakeup/
‘My daughter was allowed to die of Covid because she had Down’s syndrome’: The Covid inquiry is expected to investigate whether older people and patients with ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/daughter-died-covid-downs-syndrome-2970056
Fearless fighter for marginalised New Zealanders: Clinical psychologist Dr Olive Webb is nominated in the Local Hero category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018931384/fearless-fighter-for-marginalised-new-zealanders
Millions spent on keeping adults with learning disabilities locked up, ITV News reveals
itv.com/news/2024-03-21/millions-spent-on-keeping-adults-with-learning-disabilities-locked-up
Reservoir made more accessible with new facilities: Accessible toilet facilities are making a tourist attraction more welcoming for all.
lincsonline.co.uk/rutland/news/reservoir-made-more-accessible-with-new-facilities-9358213/
College for students with special educational needs has improved: Cambrian Lufton College is "delighted" by the new report
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/yeovil-college-students-special-educational-9173002
Recharge and refresh with NHK WORLD-JAPAN's podcast series VISION VIBES. Also available on Apple and Google podcast apps.
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ALPACA: A game-changer for dyslexia and reading difficulties in young people: This new digital tool identifies children at risk for dyslexia before they can read ...
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41350666.html
Michigan Senate passes bill that would require schools to screen students for dyslexia
freep.com/story/news/education/2024/03/12/michigan-senate-dyslexia-screening-school-bill/72879236007/
Timm finds it difficult to recognize words quickly and read fluently, just like other students who struggle with a reading and spelling disorder (LRS/dyslexia) ... Show more
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par to centre around Down Syndrome: Actor Aamir Khan's next, we learn will revolve around Down Syndrome.
hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/aamir-khan-s-sitaare-zameen-par-to-centre-around-down-syndrome-101709842225028.html
'Books can be intimidating, but there are ways to enjoy them, other than just sitting down and reading alone' writes Mark Hoyle (aka LadBaby) trib.al/MxNjGC3
Newholme day centre in Honiton one of five set to close: Five centres across Devon that provide day services for residents with learning disabilities look set to ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/24170505.newholme-day-centre-honiton-one-five-set-close/
Demystifying Dyslexia: Dyslexia is a neurological condition that disrupts the brain's language processing, making reading, writing, and spelling difficult.
nation.africa/kenya/videos/demystifying-dyslexia-4544106
Dyslexia in Saxony-Anhalt: A 17-year-old from Wittenberg struggles with letters and prejudices
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Neurofibromatosis (NF1) Symptoms and Diagnosis: What to Look for and How to Get Tested
financialexpress.com/healthcare/diagnostic/neurofibromatosis-nf1-symptoms-and-diagnosis-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-get-tested/3408526/
BBC Inside Our Minds to return with new series on dyslexia and ADHD: The two-part series will see four contributors share how they see things
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/bbc-inside-minds-return-new-28736104
Bracknell's Larchwood children's home gets new Ofsted: A short breaks children's home has been given a new rating by Ofsted.
bracknellnews.co.uk/news/24146443.bracknells-larchwood-childrens-home-gets-new-ofsted/
Why the concept of neurodiversity should firmly be a part of our language: Many people might not have often read about or heard the word ‘neurodiversity’ ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-27-exploring-the-concept-of-neurodiversity/
Students with disabilities embrace chance to be baristas at Madani Rakyat event: KUALA SELANGOR: Five students with disabilities (OKU) did not miss the chance to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/25/students-with-disabilities-embrace-chance-to-be-baristas-at-madani-rakyat-event
Students the losers in reading lessons that fail to flag learning issues: Victorian parents are spending thousands on tutors and specialists while children are ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/students-the-losers-in-reading-lessons-that-fail-to-flag-learning-issues-20240216-p5f5g9.html
Young girl helps specially-abled child as reader-writer, mother’s post goes viral
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/young-girl-helps-specially-abled-child-reader-writer-mothers-post-viral-9177293/
OO. Those who don't have a driver's license find it difficult to gain a foothold in some professions. But what do you do if the exam doesn't work? The AK Upper ...
tips.at/nachrichten/ooe/leben/636419-scheinonme-unterstuetzung-wenn-es-nicht-gleich-mit-dem-fuehrerschein-klappt
How a Parisian Bar Took a Major Step Toward Inclusivity by Creating a Cocktail Menu Focused on Texture
foodandwine.com/textured-cocktails-copperbay-paris-8598704
Holly Willoughby opens up on hidden condition which she found ‘shameful’: Holly has discussed her battle with dyslexia ever since school in a series of revealing ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/holly-willoughby-opens-up-hidden-28656268
New education secretary vows to be a voice for parents, teachers and children fighting to learn
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/02/19/oklahoma-education-secretary-nellie-tayloe-sanders-talks-goals-political-discourse/72573215007/
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New education secretary vows to be a voice for parents, teachers and children fighting to learn
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Former school transformed into eight new apartments: A care home for people with learning disabilities is opening eight new flats at a former school site.
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/former-school-transformed-into-eight-new-apartments-9353203/
New learning disability unit in Preston plans to 'use green space as therapy' for its patients
lep.co.uk/health/new-learning-disability-unit-in-preston-plans-to-use-green-space-as-therapy-for-its-patients-4522335
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DWP announces new PIP payment rates for 2024 - and some will get extra money: The benefit provides help with extra costs that can arise from long-term mental or ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-announces-new-pip-payment-28611665
Amer Adham Kamaruddin is a 23-year-old dyslexic chef who operates a café with his family. His achievement is proof that having a disability is not a barrier to ... Show more
Young man with dyslexia finds his calling as a chef: Amer Adham Kamaruddin operates a café in Batu Caves, Selangor with his family, serving an array of ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/02/16/young-man-with-dyslexia-finds-his-calling-as-a-chef/
Winchester care homes raise £3,000 for the Boaz Project: Two Winchester care homes joined forces to support the Boaz Project, a therapeutic work community for ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24115578.winchester-care-homes-raise-3-000-boaz-project/
Real life of Kara Tointon - actress sister, famous exes and filming injuries: The mum-of-two is a familiar face on our TV screens and has previously opened up ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/real-life-channel-5-good-28627207
Bournemouth care home owners retire after 20 years: A BOURNEMOUTH care home has been sold to new owners after its owners decided to retire.
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24113627.bournemouth-care-home-owners-retire-20-years/
Dylan Ferris has dyslexia and fell behind at school. He's not surprised : Throughout 13 years of schooling, Dylan Ferris watched in frustration as most of his ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-14/dylan-ferris-conquers-dyslexia-after-graduating-from-school/103457834
Parents and carers speak out over SEND transport decision: They say they have been left 'stressed, demoralised and alienated' following the city ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-parents-carers-speak-out-9081825
Gamecock basketball great A'ja Wilson now an author with a message: South Carolina women's basketball great A'ja Wilson released her first book last week ...
postandcourier.com/sports/carolina/gamecocks-aja-wilson-book-dear-black-girls-dyslexia-wnba/article_3ca2c24e-c9bf-11ee-ba5f-23a1a526a20b.html
Colman Noctor: We need to level the educational playing field for dyslexic children
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41330128.html
Love is in air for dating agency supporting adults with learning disabilities: "We all love love, so it would mean so much if everyone got involved"
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/love-air-dating-agency-supporting-28594913
Chorley girl who struggled for three years to find a job issues advice to others: The 22-year-old who has autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia said she felt like ...
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A library for the ears: At the audio library in Vienna, books are turned into audio books and CDs and SD cards are sent directly to users - including blind ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000196506/eine-buecherei-fuer-die-ohren
Homecare company Carers and Companions welcomes 'good' rating: HOMECARE company, Carers and Companions, are delighted to be rated 'good' following a recent ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24106521.homecare-company-carers-companions-welcomes-good-rating/
Clacton resident left stranded in Colchester Head Street: A Clacton resident felt let down by bus operators as he was left waiting for hours to return home.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24100726.clacton-resident-left-stranded-colchester-head-street/
Carol Vorderman outrage at Midland Tory councillor's viral special needs jibe: Warwickshire councillor's comments on SEND children have gone viral
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/carol-vorderman-outrage-midland-tory-28578984
Big Boys star Dylan Llewellyn: ‘I’d quite like to play a right horrible git’: Can the Big Boys star really be as nice as the gentle teen he plays? As the hit ...
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/feb/01/big-boys-dylan-llewellyn-interview
Michigan lawmakers have proposed dyslexia screening bills for 3 years: For more than two years, state lawmakers have called to mandate dyslexia screening ...
freep.com/story/news/education/2024/02/03/dyslexia-screening-reform-bills-michigan-public-schools-reading/72324455007/
Scam syndicate survivor broken by ordeal: A LOCAL man with learning disabilities who was trafficked to a scam call centre in Myanmar faced a doubly harrowing ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/03/scam-syndicate-survivor-broken-by-ordeal
New day support service for adults with learning disabilities opens in Lutterworth
rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/new-day-support-service-for-adults-with-learning-disabilities-opens-in-lutterworth/
Outstanding Surrey nursery with nature walks and chickens where children thrive: Children showed 'exemplary behaviour' according to the Ofsted report
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/outstanding-surrey-nursery-nature-walks-28538256
School recognition of dyscalculia: Susanne Kraut from Alzenau doesn't give up: When arithmetic becomes torture: Around 51,000 to 119,000 students in Bavaria have ...
main-echo.de/region/franken-bayern/die-alzenauerin-susanne-kraut-gibt-nicht-auf-sich-fuer-eine-schulische-anerkennung-von-dyskalkulie-in-bayern-zu-engagieren-art-8151495
Richard Hogan: Having dyslexia doesn't mean you're stupid - I should know
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-41320717.html
Woman went from being homeless to top job at charity: It is a huge turnaround for the 41-year-old who was once without a home or a job
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/ilkeston-woman-went-being-homeless-9058571
'People don't understand hidden disability, even telling time is difficult': "It's not embarrassing, but if you can only count to a basic level at 46 ...
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/people-still-dont-understand-hidden-28515176
Warning people 'could die' as vital helpline disconnected: A national digitisation project is putting some elderly and disabled people at risk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/warning-people-could-die-vital-28507012
Making money from mushrooms: Proceeds from sales of edible fungi ploughed back into rehabilitation centre in Batu Caves to provide more training for people with ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/01/27/making-money-from-mushrooms
New guide gives people with learning disabilities accessible scams advice: People with a learning disability may be miss subtle warning signs of social ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/new-guide-gives-people-with-learning-disabilities-accessible-scams-advice
Disabled and autistic people woken up at 5am to cut carers' workload: People paying for care from Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham were also ...
mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/autistic-disabled-people-dagenham-woken-28518255
Liberia: Physically Challenged Female Student in Bong County Decries Difficulties of Learning without Accessible Facilities
frontpageafricaonline.com/county-news/liberia-physically-challenged-female-student-in-bong-county-decries-difficulties-of-learning-without-accessible-facilities/
Less than 5 percent of special needs pupils got first grade: Of the 121 pupils, 70 are partially blind, 49 have dyslexia and two (one blind and one physically ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/education/less-than-5-percent-of-special-needs-pupils-got-first-grade-4504050
Leicester's hospitals launch care packs for patients with autism: The bags include ear defenders, an eye mask, stress ball, a sensory bracelet and other items
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/health/leicesters-hospitals-launch-care-packs-9054787
‘This is about fairness’: Call for dyslexic students to be given extra time in Leaving Cert exam
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/01/25/this-is-about-fairness-call-for-dyslexic-students-to-be-given-extra-time-in-leaving-cert-exam/
Warning people ‘could die’ as vital helpline disconnected: Vulnerable elderly and disabled people are being cut off from their ‘crucial’ helpline because of a ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/154889/warning-people-‘could-die’-as-vital-helpline-disconnected
Blue Apple Theatre ignites Hampshire with a showcase of talent: A WINCHESTER theatre group recently gave a dazzling display at Thornden Hall.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24068491.blue-apple-theatre-ignites-hampshire-showcase-talent/
Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday are as follows:
focustaiwan.tw/society/202401230004
Reading- and writing difficulties: What it's like to live with dyslexia and which tricks help
rundschau-online.de/ratgeber/familie/tricks-gegen-legasthenie-wie-man-mit-der-lese-und-schreibschwaeche-umgeht-721960
Cafe continues to have ‘positive impact’ on employees with learning disabilities since opening during the pandemic
northamptonchron.co.uk/business/cafe-continues-to-have-positive-impact-on-employees-with-learning-disabilities-since-opening-during-the-pandemic-4485106
Boaz Project to host barn dance near Winchester with wild west theme: A BARN dance is coming to a village near Winchester with a wild west theme.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24045744.boaz-project-host-barn-dance-near-winchester-wild-west-theme/
Why do we send the wrong people to prison?: An inquest is underway into the death at HMP Styal of an 18-year-old girl, Annelise Sanderson ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-do-we-send-the-wrong-people-to-prison/
Essex Care Consortium in Birch rated 'inadequate' by CQC: A care home for people with learning disabilities has entered special measures after an incident where ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24056570.essex-care-consortium-birch-rated-inadequate-cqc/
Globe literacy investigation: Key takeaways: Massachusetts has a reputation as an educational powerhouse, leading the nation in many indicators of academic ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/17/metro/boston-globe-literacy-stories-takeaways/
Autism and learning disability drop-in launches in Newham: Charity VoiceAbility has teamed with Newham Council to launch free drop-in support sessions for ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24031186.autism-learning-disability-drop-in-launches-newham/
Dyscalculia in Adults: Signs, Challenges and Resources: Adults with dyscalculia or a calculation disorder often face challenges in everyday life or at work ...
infranken.de/ratgeber/gesundheit/dyskalkulie-bei-erwachsenen-anzeichen-herausforderungen-und-hilfsmittel-art-5808392
Olympian-in-waiting Saffi Vette has overcome personal tragedy, a learning disorder, school bullying and funding shortfalls to make the New Zealand team for ... Show more
Mum with special educational needs son 'left in limbo': The Bexley Heath mum has spoken about her frustration while trying to gain support for her child
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/mum-left-limbo-waiting-support-9017098
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