Autism and disability news
Why journalism needs disabled people
In this video, the disability journalism forum panel discuss the importance of having disabled and underrepresented journalists, and the ways organisations and individuals have uplifted talent.
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Third sector podcast: neurodiversity in the charity workforce
Third Sector editor Emily Burt and senior reporter Lucinda Rouse are joined by James Cusack, chief executive of Autistica, to debunk some common misconceptions about neurodivergence and neurodiversity.
'There is strength in neurodiversity - we just need to see it'
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ITV News Anglie content editor Neil Barbour talks about his autistic daughter Daisy.
Shropshire family calls for assitance dogs rule change
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A family is calling for recognition for owner - trained assistance dogs.
Sophie, who is autistic, trained her own dog Loki to help her when she feels anxious or overwhelmed.
Learning disability and autism training for pharmacists must be mandatory
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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has called for all pharmacists to undertake mandatory training to support patients with learning disabilities and autism.
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