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Disability App Designed by London Terrorism Survivor - 22nd March 2012
A severely injured survivor of the 7/7 bombings has created a smartphone app to help people with disabilities travel around London more easily.
Are Apps the Key to Revolutionising Autism Learning? - 22nd February 2012
Technology has completely changed Veronica's Life "She has gone from being a little girl who had no way of showing us how much she knew, to a little girl who now has a portable device she can laugh, play and engage with," says her mother Sam Rospigliosi, from Edinburgh.
BBC Launches Search For New Disabled Presenters - 22nd December 2011
BBC Vision is launching a nationwide search for new disabled presenting talent to be offered a unique training opportunity with the BBC.
Introducing personal health budgets for continuing healthcare - 21st December 2011
In Control is about to undertake a significant programme of work to support the introduction of personal health budgets for continuing healthcare patients in the North West.
2012 Paralympic Stars - 12th November 2011
With a year to go to the London Paralympics, the excitement is building around the event which will run from 29 August-9 September 2012. The competition, which will feature 4,200 athletes from 150 countries, will be the biggest ever Paralympic Games and promises to be a spectacular feast of sport
In Control Launch Stay Connected Network - 9th November 2011
In Control have launched 'Stay Connected' a low-cost way for organisations to keep in touch with the latest developments in personalisation.
Deaf Community Support - 10th October 2011
A Community Worker's Story by Chantelle Alker, East Lancashire Deaf Society
Stigma and mental health - 21st September 2011
Being told you have a mental illness often comes at a difficult time, after a struggle with symptoms and the problems they cause.
National Premieres for 'Autism Friendly' Film Initiatives - 9th September 2011
Dimensions and ODEON announce the launch of ‘Autism Friendly Films’. A project which aims to raise awareness of the sensory differences experienced by people and promote the cinema-going experience for people with autism across the country, through a special national screening on 11th August 2011.
Project to boost opportunities for autistic people - 31st August 2011
A project providing training for schools and businesses to raise awareness of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is to begin in parts of Wales.
New support for autistic people falling victim to crime - 27th August 2011
A new card will be available to people with autism to help them if they fall victim to crime or are involved in an accident.
Third interim evaluation report on personal health budgets published - 18th July 2011
Share4The third independent interim evaluation report on the personal health budget pilot programme has been published by the Department of Health's personal health budget evaluation team (PHBE).
National Personal Budget Survey - 5th July 2011
A new social care survey of over 2,000 people released by In Control reveals that for a majority, personal budgets have a positive impact on people's lives, meaning they are supported with dignity and respect, stay independent, in control of their support and get that support when they need it.
Fairer Carer Funding - 4th July 2011
Commission on Funding of Care and Support has presented its findings to the Government in its report 'Fairer Care Funding'
Sharing Success Stories - 29th January 2010
We want to share good news stories about individuals achieving their potential across The SLC Group. If you would like to share your story with us contact Lyndsay Milne on 01257 246 400 or email lyndsay.milne@theslcgroup.co.uk