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National Survey on the Costs of Autism (3rd Oct 2015)

Submitted by Aine Roddy on 3 October, 2015 - 19:26

Dear All,

As you are fully aware there is a great need for invest in autism services and supports in Ireland. To inform and progress, it is vital that we can produce evidenced based research on
the economic impact of autism spectrum disorders for families and the need for appropriate services and supports to address the needs of children and teenagers on the spectrum Ireland.

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Feedback wanted: Inclusion Ireland election manifesto (July, 2015)

Submitted by admin on 7 July, 2015 - 17:30

Dear all

It probably has not escaped your attention that a general election is coming in the next 9 months or so. Inclusion Ireland and partners are hoping to have some disability issues in the manifesto’s of the political parties. Hopefully, some will then make it into the program for government. We have developed a draft manifesto. Please take a few minutes to look at it and let us know if we are on the right track or are missing something very important. Forward this to any of your contacts.

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National Conference of Self-Advocates 29th May 2014

Submitted by admin on 13 May, 2014 - 14:57

Start: 29 May 2014 10:30

Timezone: Europe/Dublin

The NATIONAL PLATFORM OF SELF- ADVOCATES invite you to a National Conference on STANDING UP- SPEAKING OUT on Thursday 29th May 2014, 10.30am - 4.00pm at the Conference Centre in Croke Park Stadium - Dublin

We are an Advocacy group of people with disabilities from all around Ireland. Come to our first conference and meet people also interested in standing up and speaking out about disability rights. Place’s limited for 2 or 3 people from each group or service (including support staff).

There will be elections for the new Committee. Please apply if you think you may want to be on the new Committee (see forms attached).

Please register by 15th May 2014 to: The National Platform of Self- Advocates, Centre for Disability and Policy, NUI Galway, Galway Ireland.

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NUI Galway 4th Intl. Disability Summer School - 18-23 June 2012

Submitted by admin on 24 April, 2012 - 16:36

Start: 18 Jun 2012 09:30

End: 23 Jun 2012 17:00

Timezone: Europe/Dublin

4th International Disability Summer School

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - How to Use it

18th – 23rd June 2012

Centre for Disability Law & Policy, National University of Ireland, Galway, Republic of Ireland

School Directors:
Professor Gerard Quinn (NUI Galway, Ireland) & Professor Michael Stein (Harvard Project on Disability)

With opening address by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins

SEE ATTACHED FLYER

www.nuigalway.ie/cdlp/summer_school/2012/welcome.html
disabilitysummerscho@nuigalway.ie

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Workshop: How to Advocate for your family member with a disability - Longford, 5/Mar/2011

Submitted by admin on 9 February, 2011 - 13:58

Start: 5 Mar 2011 09:30

Timezone: Europe/Dublin

How to Advocate for your family member with a disability (Dublin, Cork, Longford workshops)

Family members are natural advocates as they know their relation better than anyone else.

In this workshop you will learn how to present your concerns and problems in writing, prepare for meetings, and search for win-win solutions.

Your will learn how to use your emotions as a source of energy and power, and how to focus on getting appropriate services and supports for your family member with Intellectual Disability or Autism.

Venue: Longford Arms Hotel, Longford

Date: 5th March 2011

Fee: 10 Euro per Person per Workshop, Advanced booking is advisable