Joint response to Coronavirus outbreak across Wales

Welsh national disability organisations raise concerns about the impact on disabled people living with pre-existing medical conditions Disability Wales, All Wales People First, Wales Council of the Blind, All Wales Parents and Carers Forum, Learning Disability Wales and Mencap Cymru call on the UK and Welsh Governments to act decisively to safeguard the well-being and … Continued

Consultation Response: Welsh Government Child Poverty Review

Learning Disability Wales responded to the Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Consultation (17.January 2020). We note that families with disabled children are much more likely than other families to be poor. This is because they often do not receive enough support, both financially and in terms of care. Parents of disabled children struggle to stay in … Continued

Book Review: ‘Crippled: Austerity and the Demonization of Disabled People’ by Frances Ryan

In her new book, journalist, broadcaster and campaigner Frances Ryan gives a damning insight into the state’s callous treatment of disabled people under austerity. Grace Krause, policy officer for Learning Disability Wales, applauds Frances Ryan’s passionate defence of every person’s right to live a dignified life, whilst exposing the extent of suffering that has been … Continued

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