As I held my dying daughter's hand, what did I feel? Immense pride in a young woman who - despite a lifetime of complex special needs - taught us that perfectio…
My daughter Iona was born 32 years ago. She arrived at home, in such a rush to enter the world that my wife was unable to ...
‘Our home is their home’: Carver family cohabitates with disabled folks
By the time she was 22, Holly Betker and mom Jeannie Jackson agreed it was almost time for Becker to move out on her own. They were both adults; each needed their space. So the house hunting ...
We were told we were going on a trip to the seaside – but we were kidnapped by Russia
In a new four-article series, The Independent reveals the details of Bel Trew’s special investigation into the desperate plight of hundreds – potentially thousands – of people with disabilities caught ...