A mother whose Down’s syndrome son was the only child not invited to a classmate’s birthday party has written an open letter to better educate people on the condition. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Boy with ultra-rare form of epilepsy appointed guest of honour at charity event
A young boy with a rare and severe form of epilepsy has been told that he will be the guest of honour at a charity fundraising event. Continue reading
Man with Down Syndrome’s online job appeal video goes viral
A video of a man with Down’s Syndrome voicing his employment concerns has gone viral – attracting more than 30,000 hits on the internet in one week alone. Continue reading
Sahara Home’s Sharon Kaur attends ‘end of pier’ party
Sharon Kaur, founder and managing director of Sahara Care Homes, attended a summer party at St Paul’s Churchyard, Covent Garden on 9 June, hosted by London accountants, Haslers. Continue reading
Dads urged by Prince William to discuss mental health issues with their children
Prince William has urged dads to be more open about their feelings and to discuss mental health with their children. Continue reading
Charity walk raises thousands of pounds for learning disability charity
A sponsored walk organised by the parents of a number of children with learning disabilities has helped to raise thousands of pounds for a Down’s Syndrome charity. Continue reading
National award for the UK’s first ‘autism-friendly’ opticians
A branch of Specsavers has received an award from The National Autistic Society, making it the UK’s first ever opticians practice to be recognised as ‘autism friendly’. Continue reading
Thousands pledge to help autistic girl to celebrate her birthday
An emotional appeal not to let an autistic teenager mark another birthday on her own has hit the hearts of thousands of people. Continue reading