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Continued: What more can be done to help parents who are caring for their disabled children?

Over the past week and a half, we’ve been hearing from parents of children with disabilities who...

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13.55 10 Feb 2026


Continued: What more can be done to help parents who are caring for their disabled children?


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13.55 10 Feb 2026


Over the past week and a half, we’ve been hearing from parents of children with disabilities who are living with constant fear, anxiety, and deep frustration at the lack of support for their children when their parents are no longer here. Their stories have been powerful, and the emotional toll on families is impossible to ignore.

Joining Andrea was another parent whose son has managed to secure accommodation. Mary O’Donnell she told Andrea about her experience on trying to get care for son.


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