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Extra ‘short break’ fund for Scottish disabled children
The funding will help children with complex needs
Families in Scotland with severely disabled children could benefit from an extra £2m to fund short breaks.
The Scottish government said the money would be in addition to £5m already allocated over the next five years.
The new funding, which will be for 2011/12, aims to prioritise children with complex and exceptional needs and their families.
The money will be allocated to the voluntary sector, with groups being invited to come forward with proposals.
It follows a recommendation from the National Review of Services for Disabled Children, which has just been published.
Public Health Minister Shona Robison said: “Carers make an enormous contribution within their families and to our society.
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Calling All Young Disabled/Deaf Writers
Are you interested in creative writing? Are you between the ages of 13 and 19? Are you disabled or deaf? Do you live in or near Liverpool?
If you can answer yes, then this is for you!
DaDa – Disability and Deaf Arts, in partnership with World Museum Liverpool, are delivering a writer led project for young disabled/deaf people.
This project will lead to the creation of several new works (short stories, poems, or other) to form one of the three artistic strands for this year’s Young DaDaFest showcase and awards ceremony. (more…)
‘People’s Nancy’ Goes to the Dogs!
Ignoring the old show business adage of never working with children and animals, West End Star Jodie Prenger – winner of BBC One’s I’d Do Anything talent show – recently spent time at the Banbury centre of charity Dogs for the Disabled.
The charity, which provides disabled children with a best friend and helper in the shape of four legs and a wagging tail, receives support from the BBC’s Children In Need.
Jodie said: “I was so excited to see these amazing dogs in action. I love dogs so much and so could instantly see how much difference they make to the lives of these children who face huge challenges every day.” (more…)
Study: Bangladesh Disabled Children Sexually Abused
Half of all the disabled children in Bangladesh are sexually abused, mostly by close relatives, according to a new study.
Most of the offenders are male, the study says. Of the victims, 52% are girls and 48% boys, aged between seven and 18 years.
Those with mental disabilities are at even greater risk, the study says.
According to the 2001 census, Bangladesh has nearly 12m disabled people.
The study was conducted jointly by the Bangladesh Protibondhi Foundation (BPF) and Save the Children Sweden-Denmark.
Researchers collected data in six districts over six months and based their study on 216 disabled children and 535 disabled adults. They also talked to family members, teachers and NGO workers.
“Disabled children are exposed to a higher risk of sexual harassment or rape because they cannot protect themselves,” Selina Ahmed, director of child protection, Save the Children Sweden-Denmark, told the BBC.
