A harsh phenomenon is becoming commonplace in Finland: disabled people are being thrown hundreds of kilometers away from their families
A Finnish family faces the sad reality of having to send their severely disabled son over 300 kilometers away for care, severing their family ties.
A 99% reduction in working hours granted to the father of a child with severe autism who is not hospitalized
The Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands has granted a father the right to a 99% reduction in working hours to care for his severely autistic child, overturning a previous decision that denied this claim.
Thousands of adults to get £400 cash boost a year to help with cost of living
Thousands of adults in the UK will receive a £400 annual payment to assist with living costs, as part of a broader government initiative.
The Supreme Court proposes a reform to penalize abandonment of people with permanent physical disabilities
The Supreme Court of Spain has recommended a legal reform to penalize the abandonment of individuals with permanent physical disabilities after ruling in favor of a woman previously convicted for neglecting a man under her care.
Where will people with severe disabilities live when nursing homes are gone?
This article discusses the process of deinstitutionalization in Lithuania, aiming to enable people with disabilities to live in the community by 2030, moving away from large care institutions towards community-based services.
Sprinklers are mandatory in aged care, but missing from specialist disability homes
There are calls for mandatory installation of fire sprinklers in specialist disability accommodation due to the increased risk of fire-related injuries among residents with disabilities.
Association After the Tragedy in Sukošan: Such Families Have Been Invisible for Years
The Dravet Syndrome Association in Croatia has sent an open letter to the media and the relevant ministry following a tragedy in Sukošan, highlighting systemic failures in the care system for individuals with severe disabilities and their families.