Shadow Minister for Disabled People Jeremy Hunt has described the way the Government look after families with disabled children as an 'absolute disgrace.'Jeremy made the comment as he and Maria Miller MP gave their support to the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign which has been launched by a group of leading charities. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in Bournmouth, Jeremy told a fringe meeting: ""We absolutely support the objectives of the campaign. What you are trying to do is incredibly important. We, together, will transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable families."" Brian Lamb OBE, Chair of the Special Education Consortium, who spoke at the event, said: ""We are delighted that right from the word go, all the political parties are supporting our campaign. Our objectives are simple – an end to poverty in families with disabled children, an education system that meets the needs of each disabled child and the right support for all families, no matter where they live. ""We will be working now with all the parties to translate their support into specific policy commitments that will make a real difference to the lives of every disabled child.""Jeremy Hunt MP said: ""The way we look after families with disabled children is an absolute disgrace…the plight of disabled children and their families must be at the heart of Conservative social policy.""Jeremy went on to describe how families’ lives are ‘turned upside down’ by the system’s failure to provide them with appropriate support. He said: ""Parents want to put all their energies into bringing up their child – we make them put all their energies into fighting the system.""Outlining emerging Conservative policy in relation to disabled children, Jeremy Hunt discussed the need for a single assessment process and for the statementing system in special education to be reformed. Maria Miller MP highlighted the need for improved teacher training and earlier intervention to meet the needs of young disabled children. Concluding his remarks, Jeremy called for the right support for 'parents who just want to be parents, families who just want to be families and kids who want the fulfilled childhood they truly deserve.'For more information about the campaign, visit www.edcm.org.uk