A Co Down man living with complex needs has launched a campaign to urgently raise money to promote inclusivity across Northern Ireland.
Richard Douglas, from Donaghadee, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy when he was three, a progressive muscle wasting disease that affects all the muscles in his body including his heart and lungs.
Since his diagnosis, Richard has progressively lost the ability to move his body and is now completely paralysed and unable to do everyday tasks like eating, showering and controlling his wheelchair without the help of carers. He also has complex medical needs which need monitoring 24/7 and has been completely ventilator dependant for the last six years.
