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Roscommon
Autism Awareness,Free Information Event
The Radisson Hotel, Athlone
Monday 5th December, 2011, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
There will be a number of guest speakers from various centers in Co. Westmeath. Lunch will be provided, RSVP to pwdiwestmeath@gmail.com or Ring us on (090) 6470044
Dodge city - Round ‘em up (10k walk)
In aid of Roscommon Carers Association
10k Walk takes place on Monday 31st Oct 2011 at 1pm
To Register:
Time: 12.30 – 1.00 pm
Where: The lone star hotel (eileen’s), Ballymoe, Co Roscommon.
Fee: €10 Entry
The Abbey Community College in Boyle is being approved to deliver classes in Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
It's one of 39 schools nationwide to get the go ahead for the programme, which starts this September.
Roscommon based Senator John Kelly who’s welcoming the announcement, says it's important that these classes, which facilitate the education of children with severe autism, are part of the mainstream system, thereby aiding their integration into the wider school community.
It is expected that these classes will assist six children with ASD, which will be delivered by a dedicated teacher and two special needs assistants.
Local TD Frank Feighan is also welcoming the announcement.
Source: shannonside.ie, 1st Sept, 2011
The Carers Association Roscommon has organized two Social Events for Carers Week, 12th-19th June 2011
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.
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:
SAVE
The Carers Association wishes to apologise to all who their supporters for the Cancellation of The Tullamore Gospel Choir Concert which was due to take place in the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon on Wednesday 24th November at 8pm. Cancellation is due to the recent turn of events in the current economic climate. Refunds on tickets sold will be available at the outlets where purchased. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The choir was costing Euro2000 for the night and only 50 tickets had been sold. I know I would have got more people on the night but it still probably would not have brought in enough to pay the choir.
Apologies again to those who hoped to attend.
Bernie Dowling
Carers Association Roscommon
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.
Sunday, August 29th saw local pony enthusiast Jimmy Gray host a very successful ponydrive.
The magnificent animals travelled from Keadue to Leitrim Village and returned to a warm welcome in the Saddler’s Bar.
Fun and craic ensued and a raffle raised funds for RainChild, the local Autism network.
RainChild is a parent led group working under the Irish Autism Action Charity, offering support and assistance to local families affected by autism.
RainChild would like to express gratitude to Jimmy and the other pony drivers for attending in such great numbers and to the local individuals and businesses that contributed such generous raffle prizes.
Connacht Gold
Sports and Social Club
Roscommon Carers Association, February Support Group Meetings
Venue: Prince of Wales Hotel, ATHLONE
Date: Wednesday 24th February 2.30pm
Guest Speaker from DSFA Rights & Entitlements
Venue: Spells Pub, BALLAGHADERREN
Date: Thursday 25th February at 2pm
Nicola from HSF Health Plan better known as the Hospital Saturday Fund
By Maresa Fagan, Roscommon Herald, 8th December 2009.
Christmas has come early for five year-old Calum Leyden from Strokestown. Calum is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to his new canine companion, Juni, an assistance dog for families with children with Autism.
Councillor Orla Leyden has proposed that a seven acre field owned by the local council in the Lisnamult area of Roscommon town be used for an all weather sports area to cope with a range of sports as well as giving Special Olympics athletes somewhere to train.
At present many sports groups have to travel to Castelrea or Athlone to use all weather facilities and a proposal to develop the Lisnamult site would be aided by the local Residents' and Tenants' Association, chaired by Anthony Doolan, who are open to working with other groups for the good of their community.
The Health Service Executive says an investigation into a residential care centre for people with intellectual disabilities in Carrick on Shannon does not involve any member of staff at the facility.
Its understood parents of a young girl complained to management after they discovered unexplained marks on their daughter's back and arms after staying at St Ciaran's residential centre in November last year.
A Garda investigation was launched in January while the HSE is currently awaiting the findings of an independent investigation.
Carers Week commences 8th of June. Roscommon Carers Association is marking this week by hosting a Barbecue with live music in Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon on Wednesday 10th June at 3pm. The afternoon is for all families who are caring for family members in County Roscommon. Carers from Longford, Westmeath, Sligo, Offaly and Dublin will be there on the day. This will be a great social event for Carers. For transport details and if you are going to attend please contact Bernie on 086 8099494 or 090 64 89296.
Story about the merger of Boyle-based legal practice CE Callan & Co. and Damien Tansey & Associates Sligo. Damien Tansey who "has been involved in some landmark court decisions particularly at High Court and Supreme Court levels .... He represents many parents of children with autism who are challenging the State for better education and services.".
[source: Roscommon People]
Roscommon County Youth Theatre takes to the stage with "Understanding Marcus"
AFTER THE success of 'Car Show' last January in Roscommon and again at Boyle Arts Festival in the summer, Roscommon County Youth Theatre returns to Roscommon Arts Centre with a new production, 'Understanding Marcus' by Veronica Coburn.
The performance will take place on 5th and 6th December, 2008, with a special schools show at 12 noon on the Friday and two 8 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday for the general public.
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