Special children, special needs provides essential information on how to integrate children with special needs into your church and its childrenīs programmes and activities. This handy guide gives you advice on:
- The requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Special needs etiquette and appropriate language
- Child protection and safe recruitment
- Specific advice on disabilities and medical conditions
- Supporting families of special needs children
- Practical issues
- Helpful organizations and resources
Simon Bass is married with two children, one of whom has special needs. He has worked for CCPAS since 1998, and has specific responsibility for a specialist-fostering project providing respite care for children with disabilities. Prior to this Simon worked as a social worker for two local authorities and has extensive experience of working with children and adults with physical and learning disabilities.
