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Infographic titled “Neurodiversity & Homelessness – UK Statistics” in purple and red text on a light purple background. Section header: “Current Outlook.” * Left: A cloud-shaped callout reads “12.3% neurodiverse & autistic people are homeless.” Below it: “Compared to 1% to 2% of the general population (Autism Journal, 2018).” * Centre: A speech bubble above a person lying down reads “19% people who experience homelessness report a diagnosis of ADHD and/or ADD (Cambridge & Peterborough Insight, 2024).” * Right: Text reads “25,000 – 120,000 neurodiverse children live in temporary accommodation in England (King College London, 2025).” Next to an illustration of hands holding a small house. Section header: “Contributing Factors.” * Left: A speech bubble reads “Neurodiverse people 10 to 20 X more likely to be temporary jobs.” Below: “Compared to their neurotypical counterparts (Wiley Journal, 2024).” * Centre-left: An octagon reads “15.2% adults with ADHD have a higher prevalence substance abuse.” Next to text: “In comparison 5% neurotypical people (CHAAD, 2007).” * Centre: A speech bubble reads “Autistic people are 4 X more likely to be lonely.” Below: “Compared to neurotypical individuals (University of Swansea, 2023).” * Right: Text reads “50% autistic people will experience depression compared to 5% general population (Autistic society 2025).” Accompanied by an illustration of a sad person. * Bottom right: Text reads “27% neurodiverse people feel unconfident with money management (Newton Consultancy, 2023).” Next to an illustration of coins and a money bag with a pound symbol. Decorative icons include a house, a person lying down, a job document, a lonely figure, a sad face, and money symbols.
Neurodiversity And Homelessness: Key Risks Include Employment Gaps, Debt, Substance Use And Poor Housing
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Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
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6 Ways Social Media Brings A Positive Impact To The Lives Of Disabled People
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Disabled Voices Sought In Wave Of UK Consultations Shaping Benefits, Mobility And Digital Access
Close-up portrait of a young woman - Neve Collins - with short brown hair and green eyes, smiling softly. She has a nasal feeding tube secured with patterned tape on her cheek and is wearing a hair clip, sitting in a softly lit bedroom.
Living With Chronic Illness: Finding Purpose Through Social Media Advocacy
Top: text that reads Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage? Bottom: Channel 4’s Winter Paralympics presenters dressed in winter clothing stand or sit in wheelchairs on a snowy landscape with a dramatic mountain backdrop illuminated by white streaks of light. L-R: Billy Monger wears blue and holds a microphone; Ade Adepitan wears an orange jacket and holds ski goggles on his knee; Dame Sarah Storey wears a cream jacket; Ed Jackson stands with his arms folded and wears a white ski jacket; Alice Tai wears round glasses and a white jacket and hold a tablet device; Sean Rose sits and wears a dark top and snood; and Jade Etherington wears a skit suit with goggles around her neck.
Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage?
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How Trampolining Can Benefit Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorder
Three athletes in blue Team Great Britain jackets pose outdoors in a snowy forest, smiling and holding a large Union Jack flag. One person - Jo Butterfield – sits in a wheelchair wrapped in a British flag, while two others – Neil Simpson and Rob Poth - stand behind with arms raised, all wearing red beanies.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Highlights: Notable Milestones, Multiple Debutants And Human Resilience From ParalympicsGB
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5 Free And Accessible Ways To Stay Active With A Disability
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How Trampolining Can Benefit Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorder

Learn how trampolines can help with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), boosting balance, body awareness, and sensory regulation safely at home.

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Rebound Therapy: Understanding The Science, Benefits And Therapeutic Power Of The Trampoline For Disabled People

Learn how Rebound Therapy harnesses trampoline movement to support physical, sensory and therapeutic development across all abilities.

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Inclusion 2028: Transforming PE And Sport For Over 240,000 Pupils With SEND

Inclusion 2028 is a groundbreaking national programme that gives over 240,000 pupils with SEND better access to PE and sport.