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Location, location, location!

July 2010

MakingContact.org has had a face lift and we hope everyone enjoys the new look.

Part of this includes a complete overhaul of the locations section - go to your profile and make sure you have added your location. This will help you to find others in your area.

Contact a Family news

UPDATE: 12,000 free computers with assistive technologies for children with disabilities in England

Wed, 14 Jul 2010

Assistive technology is designed for children who experience barriers to using a computer. The Home Access programme, aimed at low-income families with school-age children who may not be able to afford a computer or the internet, is now offering computer packages to 20,000 children with Read more ...
Counting the Costs 2010 - families with disabled children struggle to afford food and heating

Sat, 10 Jul 2010

Families with disabled children are going without essentials such as food and heating. This is the norm, not a temporary crisis brought on by the economic slump. These are the findings of Counting the Costs 2010, a survey and report from Contact a Family. Read more ...
Help build a picture of rare diseases in the UK from the perspective of patients, families and ...

Tue, 22 Jun 2010

Rare Disease UK (RDUK) is conducting a survey of patients’ and families’ experiences of access to care, treatment and support in the UK. This survey will be crucial in facilitating our campaigning and awareness raising work. Read more ...
Children’s art competition to celebrate National Childcare Week in July 2010

Fri, 21 May 2010

Daycare Trust are asking children and young people of all ages to celebrate childcare with their art competition "What I want to be". Read more ...
Free representation for families of children who have been excluded from school

Wed, 19 May 2010

BPP Law School Pro Bono Centre is running a project which provides free representation for parents of permanently excluded school pupils at Governors' Disciplinary Committee and Independent Appeal Panel hearings. Read more ...

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