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Father's Journey Caring for Autistic Sons and Aging Parents

James Hunt, a British father of two autistic sons, shares his journey of providing full-time care, navigating the challenges of autism, and building a supportive online community, while also caring for his aging parents.

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Carsley's Initiative Raises Funds for Down's Syndrome Football Team

Lee Carsley, England's Under-21 football coach, and former Derby County teammates are raising money for the Derby County Community Trust's DS Active football team for players with Down's syndrome, inspired by his son Connor's participation and diagnosis at a few days old; a Talk Derby to Me podcast ...

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\£5.2 Billion SEND Deficit Threatens English Councils

England's councils will overspend on special educational needs and disability (SEND) services by nearly \£2 billion next year, increasing the accumulated deficit to \£5.2 billion by March 2026, forcing the government to address both the historic debt and the unsustainable growth of future spending, ...

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Italian EAP Program Reveals High Demand for Disability and Caregiver Support

In 2024, Stimulus Italia's EAP program aided 16,881 individuals, with 36.6% seeking help for disability issues; 35.7% were 40-49-year-old women juggling work and caregiving, highlighting a welfare system gap and increased stress.

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France to Inspect Disability Care Facilities After Ehpad Audits

The French government will inspect 500 facilities for disabled children and residential care structures by year-end, mirroring its 2022 Ehpad control plan launched after the Orpea scandal to address maltreatment and financial mismanagement; 11% of Ehpads showed serious issues.

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Man with Prosthetic Leg Dies After Being Struck by His Stolen Car

In December 2019, Marc Allen, a 51-year-old man with a prosthetic leg in Erith, southeast London, died after being struck by his stolen Mercedes GLA when he chased a thief, Errol Woodger, who used the car as a weapon; Woodger denies murder and robbery.

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Reunion": Deaf Actor Stars in BBC's Revenge Thriller

Reunion," a four-part BBC One revenge thriller starring Matthew Gurney as a deaf man released from prison, was written by deaf screenwriter William Mager and filmed in Sheffield, showcasing British Sign Language and challenging typical portrayals of deaf characters.

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Film Promotes Autism Understanding in Norfolk Schools

Jordan Winn's film "My Brain, My World" is being shown to hundreds of West Norfolk students to improve understanding of autism, based on his experiences navigating school with undiagnosed autism; student feedback indicates the film promotes empathy and knowledge.

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Crockett Faces Censure Amidst Controversial Remarks

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, faces potential censure for controversial remarks, including apparent calls for violence against Sen. Ted Cruz and mocking Gov. Greg Abbott's disability, drawing condemnation from the White House and President Trump.

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AI-Powered Prosthetic Hand Shows Promise for Enhanced Functionality

After a train accident, Sarah de Lagarde received an AI-powered prosthetic hand that learns her movements, showcasing the potential of AI in creating more functional and adaptive prosthetic limbs. The prosthetic hand, unlike traditional prosthetics, improves over time based on the user's actions.

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NDIS Reforms Spark Outcry as Senator Details Son's Plan Cut

Outgoing Senator Hollie Hughes emotionally recounted her son's NDIS plan cut, sparking renewed debate about the scheme's $48.5 billion reforms and the government's refusal to disclose its financial sustainability framework, despite 19 requests from opposition and Greens senators.

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ESA Launches Accessible Games Initiative to Improve Discoverability for Players with Disabilities

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced its Accessible Games Initiative, a set of 24 industry-wide accessibility tags to help the 44.1 million Americans with disabilities find accessible video games, supported by major publishers including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo ...

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