Inclusion doesn’t just happen. There seems to be a lot of information around and yet it is really hard for families to find out about entitlements and what is available in their area and to meet their needs.
Sadly, it is often necessary to take action to bring about the rights of disabled children. Families struggle and are often left unhappy with services from social care, health and education. 8 out of 10 families with severely disabled children surveyed by Mencap described themselves as ‘at breaking point’. (Breaking Point — families still need a break, Mencap, 2006).
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So here we are going to give a few ideas of how families, or friends and supporters, can campaign to get your rights.
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