Leaving school and figuring out what's next is challenging for young people. For those with disability, it is even harder. It is often a time when supports are withdrawn as they leave the heavily structured school environment.
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Aug 25, 2023
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Homelessness is reaching record highs in the UK. The latest statistics on statutory homelessness show that in March 2023, 104,510 households—including more than 131,000 children—were living in hotels, hostels, B&Bs and ...
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Aug 23, 2023
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A review into loneliness inequalities conducted by some of the U.K.'s leading scholars in the field has highlighted key social and societal factors that lead to loneliness inequalities.
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Aug 10, 2023
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(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned this article mentions violence towards and death of First Nations people.)
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Aug 1, 2023
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A push is underway to get employees back into the office. The Commonwealth Bank kick-started this conversation recently, with reports the organization is requiring staff to work at least half the week on-site.
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Jul 25, 2023
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Employment levels for people with learning disabilities in the UK are five to 10 times lower than they were a hundred years ago. And the experiences of workers from the 1910s–50s offer inspiration as well as lessons about ...
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Jul 20, 2023
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In war situations, such as in Ukraine, no one is spared. But what is the impact of war on people with (intellectual) disabilities and their loved ones? New research paints a worrisome picture. People with intellectual disabilities ...
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Jul 5, 2023
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New research by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals 1.3 million disabled workers are trapped in severely insecure work in the U.K.—and 430,000 say they want to work more hours.
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Jun 29, 2023
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Pride month is a celebratory time for many queer people. It is an opportunity for greater visibility in the public sphere. Although 2SLGBTQ+ people are becoming more accepted, those living with disabilities still struggle ...
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Jun 26, 2023
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A team at the TUM Think Tank is investigating how social media can be better used by people with intellectual disabilities—together with athletes from the Special Olympics World Games, which take place in Berlin from June ...
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Jun 19, 2023
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