Look both ways – and then take the risk

Roger Wilson-Hinds

Roger and Margaret Wilson-Hinds are both blind. In this article Roger describes how they came to take the risk of becoming self-employed and he relates this to being allowed by his parents to take risks as a child. The article will encourage parents by giving an insight into two blind adults...

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Lead Article - The Unique Network: Supporting families challenged by rare chromosome disorders

Beverly Searle

In this article Dr. Beverly Searle, who, coincidentally, used to be a research geneticist, introduces IQJ readers to her eighteen-year-old daughter Jenny who was born with a rare chromosomal disorder. She describes some of the great trials and tribulations for families like hers...

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Opinion: A conflict of Interest?

John Wright

The conflict of interest inherent in Local Authorities’ roles as both assessors of children’s special needs and providers of special educational provision was highlighted by the House of Commons Education Select Committee in their last report.

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Editorial

Peter Limbrick

This issue is as much about change as about anything else. This is not surprising because the proper function of any professional journal is surely about reporting and promoting change and improvements.So how far have we got in the UK with changes and improvements to support for disabled people...