Your weekly update on what’s new in Disability, 10th – 14th December 2012 Interesting news this week: • In the USA, researchers are saying that Autism can be detected much easier by the use of a blood test. • In the USA, researchers are looking at ways to make the iPad more accessible for kids [...] Read more
3rd-7th December 2012 Your weekly update on what’s new in Disability! Interesting news this week: • In Ireland, Kanchi’s own Caroline Casey talks about how she was forced to come clean about her eyesight and her campaign to ensure others are not defined by disability. • In Madrid, over 10,000 people with disabilities took to [...] Read more
Friday Fix 19th – 23rd November Your Weekly Update on What’s New in Disability Interesting news this week: • In Ireland, the unsung heroes of the sporting world were honoured this week for their contribution to sport including many awards given to the people working at the Special Olympics. • In Ireland, charities speak up [...] Read more
Friday Fix! 12th – 16th November Your weekly update on what’s new in Disability Interesting news this week: • In Ireland, Minister of State, Kathleen Lynch, is trying to prevent front-line disability services from being cut. • In the USA, a legislation known as the ABLE Act may be passed which would stop PWD’s losing [...] Read more
Interesting news this week: • There are around 600,000 people with disabilities in Ireland. That is enough to fill Croke Park 7 times! • Marks & Spencer’s released their new Christmas ad featuring a 4 year old with Down Syndrome as the leading man. • McDonalds wins Retail Excellence Ireland Award. http://kanchinetwork.com/ 1. Ireland’s disabled [...] Read more
