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First Person columns are #PersonalStories & #LivedExperiences from #kids written in their own words.

[What I learned when I started a petition to help #DisabledKids.

Kids in wheelchairs can cut wood and build things, but because of the way the school was built, they aren’t able to participate in these classes the way able-bodied students can.

At the start of the school year, my civics teacher assigned us to think of a change we’d like to see in our community.]

https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/first-person-what-i-learned-when-i-started-a-petition-to-help-disabled-kids

A #Canadian #tech company is helping #DisabledKids with #mobility issues put their best foot forward with the help of a pair of #revolutionary #RoboticLegs.

The #Ontario based company #TrexoRobotics is currently on a cross-country road show, highlighting their device – the #robotic #GaitTrainer.

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/they-can-start-walking-robotics-company-helping-children-with-mobility-issues-take-steps-forward-1.6892982

#PeopleWithDisabilities #AccessibleTech #MobilityAids #UsefulTech #RoboticsForDisabled #Orthopedic #GoodNews #DisabledCanadians

Playgrounds to made more accessible to stop disabled kids being excluded
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/playgrounds-to-made-more-accessible-to-stop-disabled-kids-being-excluded/ar-BB1hQA1E?cvid=110af53a46da4b49a1108bbd92c18320&ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&ei=10

#Playgrounds
#Disabilities
#Disabled
#DisabledKids
#Accessible

Cookham Wood: dire treatment of disabled kids in youth prison
https://www.thecanary.co/uk/2023/07/19/hmip-slams-treatment-of-disabled-and-refugee-children-at-young-offenders-institute/

#CookhanWood
#Disabled
#DisabledKids
#YouthPrison
#Prison
#JuvenileDetention
#Refugees
#RefugeeKids
#GRT
#HMIP

Stomp & Roar! Are you ready for our DinoDay Challenge? | Contact
#Contact
#DisabledKids
#DinoDay
#TeamDinoDay
https://contact.org.uk/about-contact/news-and-views/stomp-roar-are-you-ready-for-our-dinoday-challenge/

She's got 2 pigtails, wears a yellow jacket, is quite cheeky & uses a #wheelchair - #SesameStreet has a new resident. The #doll is called Elin & is seven years old. #FirstRime a #character w/a #disability has #strengthened the #German #puppet ensemble.