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July 2010
MakingContact.org has had a face lift and we hope everyone enjoys the new look.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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...Click here to view more Contact a Family news