June 5, 2025

UK parent carers face deepening financial strain, new report finds

Disability Spotlight, In Focus / Candice Nolan

A new report reveals that more than 40% of parent carers of children with learning disabilities in the UK are struggling to meet day-to-day living costs, underscoring the intensifying financial pressure on families with additional care responsibilities. By Alison Bloomer – Learning Disability Today The research, led by Contact and the Disabled Children’s Partnership, paints […]

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Watch: Melbourne student creates app to map accessible dining for people with disabilities

Assistive Technology, Product Reviews / Candice Nolan

A Melbourne university student is making it easier for people with disabilities to find accessible places to eat with the launch of a new app called enAccess Maps. By Mimi Becker – 9NEWS Developed by Alex Uccello, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair, the app aims to reduce the everyday challenges

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