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Services for Disabled Children

This project examines services for disabled children, young people and their families in England and Wales.

The report findings are presented with an accompanying eight page briefing and a one page summary highlighting the key messages. A handbook describes practical information to allow practitioners to improve services. Parent and carer factsheets and a children and young peoples' summary provide information written for these audiences.

An audio introduction to this report is available in mp3 format below.

Audio File Audio file - Introduction (865k)
 
Press Releases
Official Press Releases issued by the Audit Commission Press Office.
National Report - Services for disabled children
A review of services for disabled children and their families.
Summary for Children and Young People - Our lives, our choices
Written by a young disabled person, this summary of findings also provides tips including helping adults to listen.
Parents' Factsheets
Practical guidance for parents and carers of disabled children, written by parents. Includes a range of practical advice.
Handbook - Let Me Be Me.
A practical handbook for managers and staff working with disabled children and their families.
Event
Photographs and presentations from the launch event on 17 September.
Useful Links
Links to other useful sites.

Further information:

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