Autism and disability news
Dad designs jacket for neurodivergent children
A dad has designed a coat for neurodivergent children after seeing the struggles his autistic son goes through every day.
The coat is lined with a sherpa material and is weighted to increase attention span and reduce hyperactivity.
It also has high vis stripes to enhance safety in public spaces.
Each pocket in the jacket is filled with a sensory fidget toy that can be used by the wearer when feeling particularly anxious.
Love on the Spectrum cast questions RFK Jr's comments about autistic people
Stars from the reality television show Love On The Spectrum went on the defensive after Robert F Kennedy Jr commented that people with autism make limited contributions to society.
"Wanting to cure autism implies that our way of being is wrong and it isn't," Ms Bowman told NewsNation. "We don't need to be fixed. We need to be supported. But the answer isn't erasing autism, it's building a more inclusive world for all of us."
Priority seats redesigned for London transport
Priority seats on London's buses and Underground will be more clearly labelled, Transport for London (TfL) has said.
The transport body has redesigned its seating to have a greater colour contrast and with "This is a priority seat" signs on them.
Mental Health Bill: day of action to take place tomorrow
Disability campaigners held a day of action on Tuesday, April 29th to demand urgent action from the Government to end the detention of autistic people and those with learning disabilities under the Mental Health Act.
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