Northamptonshire spending cuts target young people with disabilities – parents and teachers protest
21/07/2010
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 20 July 2010
Northamptonshire spending cuts target young people with disabilities parents and teachers protest at unfair cuts
Northamptonshire County Council has just announced that they are cutting the funding that allows vulnerable young people with disabilities with mobility issues to travel to and from college.
Hinwick college, Wellingborough, Northants, is one of the establishments whose students and families are facing having to pay more to cover the cost of daily travel. Some parents, many on low incomes, are being asked to find an additional up to £60 a week to cover costs for a daily taxi ride.
Liz Auchincloss, Hinwick Hall College Principal, said,''It is really outrageous that people with disabilities are being singled out for such stringent cuts. Local authorities should not target some of the most vulnerable people in our society and should instead focus on keeping education accessible and affordable for all.
Hinwick Hall College is a very special place and we fear that many local students will miss out on the chance of receiving the education they need and the opportunity to develop vital life skills for the future.''
Hinwick college is run by the charity Livability and is a leading specialist day and residential college and welcomes up to 60 students with learning disabilities aged 16 to 24 years. It is based in Hinwick, Wellingborough, Northants NN29 7JD.
Hinwick Hall College strongly believes that all students have the potential to make choices about their lives and be proactive in directing a lifestyle of their choice.
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For more information on this release contact Fabienne Jacquet on 0207 452 2084 or email fjacquet@livability.org.uk
Notes to Editor
- Livability is one of the largest disability charities in the UK. We work with over 8,000 adults and children with physical and learning disabilities, helping them to lead full, independent lives and maximise their own potential.
- Livability is a specialist provider of innovative services, which aim to support and empower disabled people throughout their lives. These include residential care, educational facilities, holiday accommodation, brain injury rehabilitation and care within the community.
- We actively campaign for change, giving people living with disabilities choice, opportunity and control.
- For more information visit www.livability.org.uk.
