What is Global Developmental Delay? Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is the general term used to describe a condition that occurs during the developmental period of a child between birth and 18 years. It is usually defined when an individual is...
There are more than 11 million people currently living with a disability, impairment or limiting long-term illness in the UK, but what support is available? Living with a disability can be an incredibly long journey, physically and mentally, both...
Living with a disabled child or who has a life changing condition For some people, the thought of having a disabled child is nothing more than ‘well it’s just one of those things’ But for a lot of people, it is the beginning...
Recently many of us have marvelled at the medal winning performances of the British paralympic team at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. These amazing athletes clearly demonstrate what a person can achieve while having to live and cope with...
For some people, energy and stamina is taken for granted. It's something we have seemingly endless amounts of, and spend little time dwelling over. For those with disabilities like lupus, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome however, it is...
Stigma - what is it and how does it affect people who feel stigmatised? The stigma around physical disability comes in many subtle ways; it’s not always obvious in-your-face stuff like someone saying ‘People like you aren’t...
Earlier this year a group of young people from around Britain travelled to the houses of Parliament to carry out a demonstration campaigning for education equality. This paved the way for the A Right Not a Fight campaign, which calls for students...
For parents whose children are diagnosed with a genetic disorder, it can seem like huge news. The pressure on you to perform as a caregiver and provider for your child's needs may have intensified, but it is important to remember that there is...
When we fall ill, our instincts shift us into survival mode - making us more selfish (whether we like it or not). When you have a healthy partner who is keen to go out and do things, the situation can lead to resentment on both parts and increased...
I attended the lecture on disability, slightly apprehensive of the way in which the lecture was going to be delivered, given that the topic of disability is such a sensitive issue. Generally disabilities and mental health are a conversational taboo...
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