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Free Family Fun day for Autistic children and families, Bawnboy, Cavan, Sat 30/Oct/2010

Submitted by cbeirne on 4 October, 2010 - 17:22
30 Oct 2010 18:15
30 Oct 2010 18:15
Europe/Dublin

RainChild Network, autism in your community, invites you to a free family event day:

Date:    Saturday 30th of October
Time:    1 – 4pm
Venue:  Bear Essentials & Silver Bear Centre Bawnboy, Co.Cavan.  


The family day is free of charge to Families with children on the autism spectrum and siblings.  

Bear Essentials Teddy
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Roger Philbin, Castlebar, CowTrack Art website

Submitted by magpie on 20 November, 2009 - 10:42

Roger Philbin is an adult with Autism from Castlebar, Mayo.

His "COWTRACK" website showcases his work and talent. Roger obviously has an artistic talent as his interest in comic cartoon strip art and puppets shows.

Visit his Website at:

www.castlebar.ie/arts/cowtrack/Index%20Page.htm

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Roger Philbin, Castlebar, CowTrack Art website
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NIID Summer School, Inclusion through Education,Research and Advocacy (NIID, TCD)

Submitted by admin on 23 July, 2009 - 09:45
27 Jul 2009 09:30
29 Jul 2009 16:30
Europe/Dublin

The National Institute for Intellectual Disability (NIID)
Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin

Places Available on some Workshops

Each workshop lasts for three days. Workshops are run by Trinity staff and International speakers. Each day begins with a plenary session from one of the International speakers

If you are interested in...

...Early Intervention

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19th Cork Art Therapy Summer School, July 2009

Submitted by admin on 24 June, 2009 - 17:47
4 Jul 2009 09:30
8 Jul 2009 17:00
Europe/Dublin

Venue: Crawford College of Art and Design.

For the past 19 years, the Cork Summer School in Art Therapy has welcomed up to sixty participants annually, providing them with a unique opportunity to learn about and experience Art Therapy.

Refer to the brochure below.

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Roscommon County Youth Theatre takes to the stage with "Understanding Marcus" [Roscommon Herald, 8/11/08]

Submitted by admin on 29 November, 2008 - 11:02

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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Verbal Arts Centre - Autism Initiatives

Submitted by admin on 2 November, 2009 - 10:37
Visit Verbal Arts Centre - Autism Initiatives Verbal Arts Centre - Autism Initiatives

"The objective of Autism Initiatives is the recognition of the individuality of persons with Autism, and their capacity to benefit from education, training and care. It is those individuals’ fundamental right to live a satisfying and happy life in the community in a supporting and stimulating environment.".

"The Verbal Arts Centre develops and delivers a portfolio of verbal arts services for a range of client groups and stakeholders. These services are structured across three main areas:

1. Education
2. Youth and Community Development
3. Artform / Reading Development

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Stony River Blog

Submitted by magpie on 7 July, 2009 - 22:22
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Cavan Blog: "Susan at Stony River: Writer, volunteer, Mensan, mother to autistic children. Oh... help! Your visits and comments mean a lot."

(This blog was nominated for the 2009 Irish Blog Awards in four categories; longlisted in two. ).

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Irish Assocation of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT)

Submitted by admin on 24 June, 2009 - 15:37
Visit Irish Assocation of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT) Irish Assocation of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT)

"IACAT is the national registration body for creative arts therapists in Ireland. As a professional reference body, it promotes, regulates and upholds the work of creative arts therapists, including Art Therapy, Dance-Movement Therapy, Dramatherapy and Music Therapy.".

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Arts and Disability Forum

Submitted by admin on 22 May, 2009 - 15:04
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"The Arts & Disability Forum (ADF) was formed in 1993 by a group of like-minded people who aspired to create a forum for people with disabilities in the arts. The Forum exists to facilitate the empowerment of people with disabilities through the development of Arts and Disability culture, promoting equal access to mainstream arts for people with disabilities (as both consumers and participants) and campaigns for increased opportunities in arts education, training and employment.".

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Heart n Soul, The Arts and Learning Disability

Submitted by admin on 22 May, 2009 - 13:06
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"Heart n Soul is a leading arts organisation with learning disability culture at its heart. ".