Autism and disability news
Shows celebrate disabled and neurodivergent artists
Paintings, prints and poetry have gone on display at a contemporary art studio set up to support neurodivergent and disabled artists.
The work, exploring the archive of a photographer diagnosed with dementia, has been produced by 10 artists at Coventry organisation Art Riot Collective (ARC).
Support dog helps autistic Chaddesden girl
An autistic Derby girl prone to bolting from her family and into danger has had her life changed by an assistance dog.
Family frustrated as daughter left waiting for autism diagnosis
A family have shared their frustration about an 18-month wait for their child to receive an autism diagnosis amid a city-wide freeze in assessments.
Disabled access: 'Some places are just a no go'
A project to help remove barriers for disabled people on a high street found about half of shops and other businesses were not accessible to wheelchair users.
Our Scene has put together a booklet and training film to help businesses make adjustments, such as purchasing portable ramps, having lower serving counters and installing hearing loops.
It includes advice to help those with hidden disabilities and neurodiverse conditions.
Areas look to become autism-friendly
Two areas in Surrey are launching a drive to become autism-friendly communities with a free event.
The Autism-Friendly Guildford and Waverley Launch Event will take place between 14:00 and 18:00 BST on Monday at G Live in Guildford.
Surrey County Council says the aim is to give autistic people more of a voice and to make it easier to access shops and services by improving understanding of the condition.
'Lack of understanding' in autistic mental healthcare
Kye Vallance - from Wiltshire - has anxiety and has been through the local mental health system more than once and said professionals need to ensure they are "understanding, but not condescending".
His comments are reflected in a report which surveyed autistic people, carers and family.
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