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'Once they're 18 you lose everything' - Parents call for better services for children with disabilities
1 December 2023 - 15 minsDo children with disabilities get enough support when they turn 18?
Aisling and Lourdes are both mothers to teenagers with disabilities. They joined Andrea to discuss their experiences...