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Tag: disability
Navigating Bath Time Challenges
For James, bath time provides the perfect dichotomy between something he absolutely loves (having a bath) and something he finds very hard indeed (transitions), and the tension that this creates for him can, sometimes, be almost overwhelming for us both.
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Local Authorities Fail Families In Need Of Respite Support
What really caught my attention, however, was that none of these families are able to access essential respite support for their child. In every case, Local Authorities have essentially left the families to cope on their own with no opportunities for a much needed chance to recharge their batteries.
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Special Needs Dentist: Taking A Chance That Changed Everything
Many would have sent us away to come back another day, but the team here showed wonderful care, compassion, creativity, and inclusion... We took a chance, and so did they.
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A Story of James, the Rain, and the Prayer
We drove on… my worries remained… What would happen? Had God heard my prayer? Would he answer in the way that I hoped? Home got nearer, my anxiety increased. As we were pulling onto the drive the rain was getting stronger. We quickly unloaded the car, and then it was finally time to get James out of the car… I prayed again!
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Building Supportive Community for Parents, Carers, and Guardians of Children with Additional Needs
So many people said how valuable the evening had been. To gather with other parents, carers, and guardians, who are on a similar journey to themselves; to not feel so isolated and alone; to forge connections and friendships; all was hugely helpful.
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Was Old Testament Character Isaac Disabled?
If Isaac, one of the most well-known characters of the Old Testament, and ancestor of Jesus, had additional needs or disabilities, what does that say to us today?
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How Our Time On Songs Of Praise Gave Learnings For Us All
I hope that our segment highlighted the challenges, but also the joys, of our story, and echoed the stories of families like ours across the country.
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Why The Next Government Must Prioritise The SEND Crisis
If we can’t do the best we can for the weakest in our society, then that is a damning inditement on us all. The incoming Government must address the SEND crisis immediately, and we must all hold them to account to make sure that they do.
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The Dads’ Fire Circle – Supporting Dad’s Of Children With Additional Needs
The Dad's that come along are from all over the UK and even further afield in some cases, but each one finds a place where they are understood, seen, listened to, and are no longer alone...
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