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Leitrim
Leitrim County Council has installed a sensory room for children with special needs in its library in Mohill. This will provide educational and therapeutic supports for these children in a fun environment.
It is envisaged that when it is open the room will be booked in advance by parents and carers of children with special needs who will accompany them and assist them when using the equipment. There will be no charge for the use of the facilities.
Sponsored
by Connacht Gold, Leitrim Development Company and Keadue’s annual pony drive (Sunday
14/8/11)
Free for autistic children and a sibling.
Age 6 to 16.
The next family event is on Sunday July 10th from 3pm to 5pm in Kids Kingdom, Carrick-on-Shannon.
There will be lots to do.
The Centre consists of multiple lanes of ten pin bowling, a unique castle-themed multi-level play centre, a well-equipped arcade, sumo wrestling and a separate pool table area.
Food and drinks will also be served on the day.
Organised by Parents Support Network, Sligo; Please see FLYER below.
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.
Description:
I have just completed a B.Ed. degree in St. Patrick's College and so am a qualified primary teacher. I also have 3 and a half years of experience in working with children with autism and other learning difficulties.
I am available to complete July Provision in the Leitrim area.
If interested please contact me.
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 Carers Association Roscommon has organised a Carers Meet the Candidates Evening for Carers from the Roscommon South/ Leitrim Constituency
All Candidates have been invited, and have indicated that they will be in Attendance:
Date: - Thursday 17th February, 2011, 08.00pm
Venue: - Hannon's Hotel Roscommon
This evening is for you if you are a Carer/ perhaps you were a Carer don’t forget you might be a Carer in the future, its vital that the rights and entitlements of Carers are on the table of Government at all times.
We all are at some stage visited with the role of Caring.
RainChild are holding their first meeting of 2011 on this Wednesday 9/2/11 at 7pm in Drumshanbo, in Leitrim Partnership Office. Please come along, everyone is welcome.
RainChild are holding their first meeting of 2011 on this Wednesday 9/2/11 at 7pm in Drumshanbo, in Leitrim Partnership Office. Please come along, everyone is welcome.
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:
I attach a brouchure on a seminar which the Leitrim/West Cavan Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is organising on Special Education Needs and which will take place in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim on November 11th.
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.
RainChild has developed a 3 day water based summer camp for students with Autism in the area, thanks to funding of €5,000 from AIB Ballinamore. The funding, awarded under the 2010 AIB Better Ireland Programme, has allowed the children involved with the group to develop their life skills, communication skills and build self-confidence.
It also provided the children with the opportunity to socialise with their peers in a fun, supervised environment as they try new activities such as water sports and swimming.
32 Marathon Challenge Fundraiser Night - Landmark Hotel, Carrick On Shannon - August 1st - 8.30pm till Late
The Challenge: Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw will attempt to run 32 consecutive marathons in 32 counties in just 32 days! This promises to be a truly amazing accomplishment should they be successful. Their second last marathon will be in Leitrim on August 1st around the grounds of Lough Rynn Estate.
Due to funding from the AIB better Ireland campaign and the co-operation of the local HSE autism services, RainChild Leitrim are delighted to offer your son or daughter free swimming lessons.
For children and teenager’s not availing of the Summer camp we are offering a block of four free one-to-one swimming lessons with a fully qualified swimming instructor, who specialises in special needs children, in Drumshanbo.
(We may be able to arrange different locations)
Due to funding from the AIB better Ireland campaign and the co-operation of the Leitrim HSE autism services, we are delighted to offer your son or daughter a place at the above activity camp.
Suitable for 8 years old to 16 years old.
The camp will run on Sunday 11nd July, Sunday 18th July and Thursday 22nd July. From 11am to 4pm.
It is located in the Lough Allen Adventure Centre, Ballinagleragh, Co Leitrim. (www.loughallenadventure.com)
Leitrim County Council and the FAI are running a FREE community soccer programme in Carrick on Shannon and Manorhamilton for all special needs children.
Manorhamilton : In the sports hall (Bee Park), Saturdays, 11AM-12.30PM
Job description:
Home Tutor/Therapist wanted
Home Tutor/Therapist wanted for 7 years old boy in south Leitrim
> ABA ( Applied Behaviour Analysis) training will be provided
> Own transport is needed
- You have to be funloving, energetic and creative
- you need some leader abilities
- you have to be able to work independently
- and, very important, be dedicated to your work
Sounds interesting for you, or you know of someone
who would be interested?
Want to know more?
...... then get in contact
and leave a message for me
or send an e-mail to bine08@gmx.com
RainChild Leitrim has been selected by the AIB branch in Ballinamore for a Better Ireland cash award. We will receive €2000 towards a water-based activity camp for Autistic children and teenagers next Summer. This amount can increase to €5000 if we receive enough votes. Please vote!
To vote by text : text BALLINAMORE B to 51303 (standard txt rates apply)
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