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Children with DisabilitiesDisability affects about 15% of people in the UK at some time in their lives. The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) protects disabled children and young people from discrimination. The DDA describes a person as disabled if he/she has a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial, long term and adverse effect on the person's ability to carry out normal day to day activities. If you work with a child or young person who has a disability the future may seem like a real struggle, not just for them, but for their parents/carers too. They however are not alone. If a child/young person is disabled, their parents/carers may be entitled to receive some financial help to support them in caring for their child. There are also many other extra services and support available for the child/young person and their parents/carers. If you are concerned that a child/young person may have a disability which has not yet been diagnosed, advice the parent/carer to seek advice and help from their health visitor or GP. Support and advice the parents/carers to make contact with services and get the support they need. Useful linksContact a Family - For families with disabled children. Helpline 0808 808 3555 or Textphone 0808 808 3556 Freephone for parents and families (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm & Mon, 5.30-7.30pm) Disabled Living Foundation - 'Living made easy for children' consists of impartial advice and information for a parent/carer of a disabled child or a healthcare professional. It providesclear, practical advice on daily living equipment thus empowering individuals to make an independent choice. It is funded by the Department of Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). For more information, go to 'Living made easy for children' Other useful links:
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