James, 13The people at the Children's Society were the only ones who understood my disability, and helped me tell people about my feelings.
Disabled children
Exclusion, ignorance and disrespect mean that many disabled children are allowed little control over their own lives.
We are working to ensure that all disabled children – including those who communicate without speech – have someone to listen to their needs, understand them, speak up on their behalf and ensure they are heard.
And we campaign for Government and society to recognise that all disabled children have a right to be heard and do not suffer injustice in silence.
Learn more about our work with children and young people:
- Children's Participation Project Wessex - South West
- Children's Resources Project North East - North East
- Disability Advocacy Project - London
- Genesis - London
- LEAP - Yorkshire Humber
- PACT - Yorkshire Humber
- Portage and Early Support - South East
- South Tyneside Children's Fund - North East
- St Christopher's Shared Care - West Midlands
- Torbay Children's Fund - South West
- Torbay Participation Project - South West
- VOICES - North East
- Warrington Children and Young People's Participation project - North West
- Western Corner - South West
- Windchimes - South East

Video case study: Reice's story