Medical Technology – a UK parent's perspective

"I do think as a parent the more that medical interventions become part of our everyday life the more strongly I need to advocate for my daughter to ensure that her rights to a life in her local community are not eroded.

"Because of the immense health problems people with PMLD often face they so easily risk having their other needs overlooked, and we lose sight of the whole person."

This is an extract from Medical Technology – a parent's perspective by Jeanne Carlin in PMLD Link, Winter 2012.

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Global Child Health Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 2013

at The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave. Toronto ON

Join us at The Hospital for Sick Children for discussions on global child health priorities, the strategies to address them, and how Canada can become a leader in this area.

This is a complimentary event and participation by all is welcomed.

Registration closes February 5, 2013

http://www.cvent.com/events/7th-annual-sickkids-global-child-health-day/event-summary-ba647a0792a045578bd3747bf6c13888.aspx

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London Disabled People Against Cuts (LDPAC)

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Meeting Saturday, 9th February 2013 11am – 3.30pm

Room RHB 142, Main Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, Lewisham Way, New Cross, London, UK, SE14 6NW

This meeting will be a chance to find out more information about -

DPAC
the attacks on disabled people
what we will be doing over the next year, to network, meet other disabled activists and share information
and to hear from local London DPAC groups what they have been campaigning on in their local areas

We will also looking at what disabled people want from a London DPAC and how you want to work together over the next year.

The venue is wheelchair accessible.

http://www.dpac.uk.net/2013/01/london-dpac-meeting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+uk%2FBHMU+%28DPAC%29

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Imraan Adam - Journalist

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Imraan Adam, originally from Leicester has graduated from University of Derby with a First Class Journalism degree and is now using his talents to help others in a new role.

Imraan will receive his degree at the University Awards Ceremony in January along with more than 2,500 students. Imraan said:

"I've always been passionate about writing. When people are reading my articles they are judging me on my writing ability and my ideas, not my disability or the wheelchair I use."

Imraan is now Press Officer with Disability Derbyshire which he became involved with while still a student, firstly as a volunteer worker and then as Vice-Chairman of its board.

For information on the University's Journalism course click here