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McGrath: Autism report exposes failure to turn promises into reality
SDLP MLA McGrath says a new autism report exposes a failure to turn government promises into reality, pointing to a gap between commitments made and services delivered for autistic people.
Disability and equality Health Original release: McGrath: Autism report exposes failure to turn promises into reality (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan calls for joined-up approach between Ministers on Disability and Work Strategy
SDLP's Durkan calls for a joined‑up approach between the Ministers responsible for disability policy and the work strategy, urging coordinated action to better support disabled people in employment.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: Durkan calls for joined-up approach between Ministers on Disability and Work Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Paralympic hero meets SDLP Opposition to drive disabled sport change
SDLP Councillor Declan Norris calls for urgent action to improve disabled people's access to sport in schools, communities and elite competition, citing an 18% fall in participation over five years according to Disability Sport NI figures. The SDLP urges the Executive to work with schools…
Disability and equality Original release: Paralympic hero meets SDLP Opposition to drive disabled sport change (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath welcomes funding to support respite for children with disabilities
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath welcomes £13m multi-year funding from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to increase short break respite for children with disabilities. He says he will seek urgent clarity on the impact on other health services.
Health Disability and equality Original release: McGrath welcomes funding to support respite for children with disabilities (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Launch of crucial Autism Strategy in jeopardy
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says vital autism legislation and the Autism Strategy may be delayed without an agreed budget, citing Health Permanent Secretary Peter May's warning about financial uncertainty and the unfilled Independent Autism Reviewer post. He calls for the strategy to proceed without…
Health Disability and equality Original release: Durkan: Launch of crucial Autism Strategy in jeopardy (opens in a new tab)