The Children and Families bill, which was announced in the Queen's speech on 9 May, is set to change the way that a whole range of services are provided for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
From September 2012, all the main awarding bodies (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, City and Guilds, CEA and WJEC) will allow the use of computer readers such as Jaws in exams testing reading.
A review is being carried out of transport provision for children with special educational needs (SEN) in Northamptonshire.
In future, blind people could benefit from self-driving cars using technology developed by Google.
Charities met with the minister for care services and representatives from the All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) on eye health, visual impairment and learning disability this month.
Last updated: 16 March 2012