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August 2009
Children with learning disabilities lose out as LSC ends contract with college
August 2009
When the LSC suddenly ended its contract with Coleg Elidyr, a specialist college, many children with learning disabilities were left without a place.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/aug/25/learning-disabilities-college-lsc
Welcome signs of accessible festivals
August 2009
Poppy Collie, a 23-year-old newcomer to the summer festival scene, has been pleasantly surprised by her experience.
Collie, who has Down's Syndrome, might have been overwhelmed by crowds, let down by poor signposting or frustrated by inadequate access. Festivals are often not user-friendly for those with physical or learning disabilities.
Saba Salman, The Guadrian, Wednedsay August 19th 2009
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/aug/19/disability-provision-festivals
Blood test for mothers could save lives of hundreds of unborn babies
August 2009
The NHS is developing a simple blood test that could save the lives of hundreds of unborn babies who are put at risk when doctors try to establish whether they are developing healthily in the womb, the Guardian has learned.
The test could put an end to the use of invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, which cause some women to miscarry.
Denis Campbell health correspondent, The Guardian, Sunday 9th August 2009
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/aug/09/research-nhs-pregnancy-blood-test
