Helping young people reach their goals.
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Children and young people
All children with a learning disability have the right to a good start in life and a childhood like everyone else. Their families don't get the support they need, and their parents have to fight for services and opportunities.
Mencap believes that all children with a learning disability have the right to:
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a childhood like everyone else
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a good start in life
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a good education
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equal life chances and opportunities for the future.
Disabled children and their families worried about 50% benefit cut
Families with disabled children are asking David Cameron for some good news for Christmas.
Early years
It is vital that the families of all children with a learning disability have access to high-quality information and services as early as possible.
Education
Every child with a learning disability has a right to a high-quality education that meets their special educational needs.
Childcare during school holidays
One in three parents of disabled children received no holiday childcare during summer 2011.
Young people
Young people with a learning disability do not have the same opportunities to go to college, get a job or have a social life as other young people.
Martin's story
As a family we knew that the year 9 review (age 14 years) would be the start of a very important journey leading up to Martin leaving school at 19 years.
Christopher's story
Christopher is 24 years old. He has a severe learning disability and a complex type of symptomatic epilepsy.
Peter's story
I'm Peter and I'm 17 years-old. In my spare time I like horse riding and playing on my computer.
Jessie's story
Jessie is 12 years old and started mainstream school in September.
Every Disabled Child Matters
Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) is a campaign to get rights and justice for every disabled child. As part of the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign we are lobbying the government to fight for rights and justice for every disabled child, and working with councils and health authorities to improve services.
