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Donegal
The Carers Association in Sligo is urging carers across the North West
to join them in the fight for a better life for those in the profession. There are currently over 2400 carers in Sligo.
The organisation has unveiled its "One Voice" Campaign in the wake of
last week's Prime Time Investigates programme, which conducted extensive research into the effects of cuts on family carers. The programme found that 82 percent of carers have been affected by cutbacks in State services.
Autism Awareness Information and Fun Day
Saturday April 23rd Arena 7 Letterkenny
Programme of Events
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2 - 4pm Face Painting,
Magic Show
Disney Character’s
4 - 6pm Disco
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Supporting Families with Disabilities
OPEN MEETING
For parents of children with special needs including ADHD, Aspergers,Downs Syndrome etc.
Where: At the Sligo Park Hotel
When: Tue 15th of February at 8.30pm.
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a supplementary admissions scheme which offers college places on reduced points to school leavers with disabilities. DARE has been established by a number of colleges as clear evidence shows that disability can have a negative impact on educational attainment at school and progression to higher education.
Information Sessions will be held on Saturday 22nd January 2011, 10am-2pm in following locations:
The inaugural Ribbon Rhythm Festival will provide a weekend of great music in aid of a good cause in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny on Friday, February 26, and Saturday 27, 2011.
This brand new two-day musical spectacular has already attracted a stellar line-up of acts and it is planned to run it on an annual basis. The 2011 festival will raise much-needed funds for the Donegal Autism Parent's Support Group and to increase awareness of its work in the county.
Explore Mind Over Matter at Free Health & Wellbeing Evening in Sligo
Expert guidance on life skills and stress management will be provided by Fiona Hoban, Counsellor & Communications Consultant, who is one of the speakers at a series of free meetings to take place in Cork, Kilkenny & Sligo. The Health & Wellbeing evenings are organised by The National Dairy Council in association with the local co-op in each region.
South West Donegal Autism Support Group
Parents Afternoon Sunday 10th October 2010 in The Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town at 3p.m.
Guest Speakers
Information Stands
Refreshments Served
An opportunity to meet with & speak to other parents
Admission €10
For Further information please contact Catherine on 087 - 2849437 or Angela on 087 - 2359909
I’m a superhero. By day I parent two little boys with Autism, by night (and weekends) I don an evening gown, grab a radio mic and perform soul music in front of crowds of people. I’m lucky to have such a release, but so many autistic families aren't.
...I’m every kind of excited to announce that our Charity this year is the Autism Family Support Group, Donegal. This organization helps families by providing seminars, summer programs, and family support as well as creating Autism Awareness.
Nicola Duffy is completing a Masters in Letterkenny Institute of Technology and have been funded by the Minister for Children and the National Children’s Strategy to conduct academic research in the area of autism and education. Nicola is currently looking for parents/guardians to partake in this research.
Please vote for Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education (i.C.A.R.E) in the AIB Better Ireland Programme 2010.
To vote by text: text BUNCRAN B to 51303 (standard SMS rates apply).
Voting open until 15th March.
Many Thanks.
Advocates for Personal Potential Training Services (APP) was initially established in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal in 2004 to develop a person centred approach to the social and vocational rehabilitation of people who suffered from or have experienced a breakdown in their mental health status.
An expansion of our services in 2006 to Letterkenny, Co Donegal resulted in the successful development/commencement of a programme to assist the needs of adults with aspergers using our person centred approach.
"Autism NI’s Mission in brief is to 'ensure that individuals with Autism and their carers are valued members of the community'. We achieve this through a bi-lateral approach of parent support and training for parents and professionals.
Autism NI's training department team has a wealth of qualifications, expertise and experience. As well as drawing on the wide range of skills within our own professional team, we also have links and longstanding relationships with a consortium of local and international specialist trainers.
Donegal Democrat, 09 July 2009
A group of Donegal parents is organising a camp for children with autism, thanks to support from Gabrielle's Diary Charity Ball and the North-West 10K.
Donegal Asperger's Support Group
Asperger's is a condition related to Autism. There is a number of young people with Aspergers in County Donegal and the position is that once they reach 18 there is no statutory support for them.
This group is made up of parents and carers of people with Aspergers and as well as a group where people can share experiences. At present the group are lobbying for improved services for adults in the community.
For further information contact: Mary or Rosaleen, 074 93 85548.
The families of up to 200 Donegal children who suffer from autism are facing an anxious wait over a review which could see an important home help service cut.
Donegal Autism Services provides the Family Support Service to help the development of children with autism. Families who receive the service say it is vital in helping them to manage the strict routines and challenging behaviour of children.
Inishowen Childrens Autism Related Education (iCare) is a parent-created voluntary group setup in 2000 to tackle a obvious local need for support, training and information in the Inishowen area relating to children with Autism.
An emotional Bundoran father has made a desperate plea for funding to continue for a proposed cross-border centre for autism in Co Armagh. [source: Donegal Democrat]
We now have a Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (SIDO) appointed to the Donegal Sports Partnership. The role of the SIDO is to promote sport and physical activity amongst people with disabilities in Donegal and to raise awareness on the benefits of their participation.
"...Some 79 children in Sligo, Leitrim, west Cavan and Donegal are facing a 14-month wait to see the one consultant child and teenage psychiatrist based in Letterkenny." [source: Irish Independent]
"An amazing €30,662 was raised at the March 27th event. Half of the money will go to Autism Action Ireland and the other half will be distributed locally." [source: Donegal Democrat]
Autism NI (PAPA) is the Northern Ireland Charity for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism NI has at least 13 support branches throughout Northern Ireland and Donegal.
Autism NI (PAPA), Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Donard, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH. Tel: 028 9040 1729, Helpline: 0845 055 9010 (Mon, Wed and Fri 9.30am-1pm). E-Mail: infoautismniorg
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