profound and multiple learning disabilities

When Dalila Died

03/02/2026

Smiling young child with braided hair sitting in a supportive wheelchair, with a visible nasal tube.

Jo Grace is a long-time contributor to Disability Horizons and one of the UK’s most respected voices on inclusive practice,…

Work & Education

Age Appropriate or Person Appropriate?

08/10/2025

Flat cartoon illustration of a woman standing on a train wearing a long pink tulle skirt, smiling warmly at a young girl seated nearby. The woman holds a rail with one hand and extends the other toward the girl, who looks up at her with admiration. Other passengers, including an older man with a cane, sit nearby. The scene is set against a warm beige background with simple navy and brown details, creating an inclusive and optimistic mood.

After the recent loss of sensory education pioneer Flo Longhorn, many of us have found ourselves reflecting on the values…