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The government has been urged by the children's commissioner for England to undertake a review of the adequacy of support for disabled children.
The call follows research which suggests that some families of disabled children are unable to afford basic necessities for "a dignified life".
Children's commissioner Maggie Atkinson called the research "disturbing".
In a statement, a government spokesman said: "This is a small sample, presenting a partial picture."
The study, carried out by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for the children's commissioner, found evidence that poverty meant some disabled children were not living lives that met international human rights standards.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24496810
The call follows research which suggests that some families of disabled children are unable to afford basic necessities for "a dignified life".
Children's commissioner Maggie Atkinson called the research "disturbing".
In a statement, a government spokesman said: "This is a small sample, presenting a partial picture."
The study, carried out by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for the children's commissioner, found evidence that poverty meant some disabled children were not living lives that met international human rights standards.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24496810