Disability News
It's Doodle Day!
Jan 30: The nation's doodlers are being urged to join celebrities like Daniel Craig, Bruce Forsyth, Dame Judi Dench and Dame Helen Mirren by putting pen to paper for the fourth National Doodle Day on February 23.
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New website launched!
Jan 26: JustParents is a website for mums and dads
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Blue Peter and deaf children celebrate ten years of the Listening Bus.
Jan 23: The 10th anniversary of a mobile technology exhibition for deaf children was marked on Monday 15 January. Full story
Cameron calls for legalisation of 'medical marijuana'
Jan 22: David Cameron has supported calls for cannabis to be legalised for medical use provided that clear health benefits can be shown. Full story (leave youreable.com)
More and older disabled people benefit from advice, thanks to national helpline's new, improved telephone system.
Jan 19: Members of the public can now leave messages on the Helpline's voicemail in order for an advisor to call them back with the advice they need. Full story
Renault and Gowrings Mobility join forces to help make a family's dream come true.
Jan 10: Gowrings Mobility approached by ITV1's This Morning to make a family's dream come true.
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Local legal trainees break down barriers with the help of Shaw Trust and the CPS.
Jan 08: A trail-blazing joint initiative set up by national employment charity Shaw Trust and the Lancashire Crown Prosecution Service has given two local fledgling legal eagles the chance to spread their wings.
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Treatment that will keep girl child sized
Jan 05: Parents of a severely disabled US girl defend treatment to stunt her growth, saying it will give her a better life. Full story (leave youreable.com)
Giving disabled people more motability
Jan 02: Two workers from Staines were among the first to attend a new training course to help people understand the needs of disabled motorists and the different ways that cars can be adapted to suit them.
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