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Intellectual Disability
Dear Parents/Guardians,
My name is Carol Chamberlain. I'm a 3rd year Bachelor of Arts (BA) student in Childcare Management in Athlone Institute of Technology, Westmeath.
I'm currently conducting a research study for my presentation on children with disabilities (3 years) and social inclusion in a Childcare setting paying particular attention to how the facility has been modified to cater for their needs . I was wondering if you would be willing to help me by filling out a questionnaire?
An Introduction to Person Centred Planning (Dublin, Cork, Longford workshops)
Person-centred planning has at its core a belief that all people have the right to plan lives that are personally meaningful and satisfying, that all people have talents and strengths and the right and the responsibility to develop.
This workshop will give participants a better understanding of the Person Centred Planning process by exploring the types of planning that focus on gifts, capacities and strengths of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
Venue: Longford Arms Hotel, Longford
Date: 12th February 2011
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
How to build Circles of Support (Dublin, Cork, Longford workshops)
The idea of a Circle of Support is simple, to help someone establish a social network.
When people have experienced broken relationships and systems which segregate and disempower, creating such a network requires deliberate action to make opportunities for natural relationships to flourish.
This workshop aims to assist people to develop, facilitate and maintain Circles of Support that will make positive life changes.
Venue: Longford Arms Hotel, Longford
Date: 2nd April 2011
Gardai are believed to have initiated an investigation into the reported theft of thousands of euro from a fund set up to manage the day-to-day spending of clients of the Cregg House facility for people with intellectual disability. There are currently approximately 200 special needs children and adults dependent on the service provided at the Ballincar premises.
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) are unique individuals but sometimes it is helpful to talk about groups of people who have common concerns, have distinctive needs, face barriers to being included and who need help to fight for their equal rights.
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities:
- have more than one disability
- have a profound learning disability
- have great difficulty communicating
- need high levels of support
- may have additional sensory or physical disabilities, complex health needs
or mental health difficulties
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
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.
Venue: The Red Cow Hotel, Dublin (Naas Road)
Using Intensive Interaction
One day workshop
The Aim of the Course
To enable participants to build more fulfilling, interactive and equal relationships with people who have profound learning disabilities and complex needs.
The Course encourages participants to REFLECT on their own experiences and make CHANGES in their practice. It is a practical and empowering course.
The Course is suitable for:
"The NPSA is an independent voice for parents and other family members of people with intellectual disability and/or autism and ...
- Is run by family members for family members
- Campaigns for change by educating and informing societal attitudes towards intellectual disability and autism
- Advises and supports parents and families of people with an intellectual disability and autism
- Lobbies for appropriate legislative change.".
The Congregation of the Daughters of Wisdom, based at Cregg House, Sligo are pleased to announce the imminent launch of their new website to coincide with the name change to Wisdom Services. It is intended that the site will be up and running soon after Easter 2009. The site will provide up to date information on all our services located both on campus at Cregg House and in the Community.
"The work of EDF covers all fields of European Union competence and a great number of initiatives. Although the European institutions might seem far for many citizens, the decisions taken by the European Union, which are the result of negotiations between all Member States, have a direct impact on disabled people’s lives. That is why, the role of EDF is so important in monitoring all EU initiatives and in proposing new legislation to advance disabled people’s rights." ........
"Cheeverstown House, based in Dublin, is a voluntary organisation, accredited by the Council on Quality & Leadership providing a wide range of residential, respite and day services to almost 400 children and adults with an intellectual disability and to their families in Cheeverstown Centre and throughout various community locations. This includes residential places in Cheeverstown Centre; with the remaining places in houses throughout the locality.".
"The Rehab Group is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which provides training, employment, health and social care and commercial services for some 56,000 people each year in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands and Poland. .. The people who currently use our services include young people and adults with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities, people with mental health difficulties, people with autism and people with an acquired brain injury.".
"Camphill was established to work with people who were mentally handicapped - and this is still its principal role today. From the outset, the intention was to do this work not as a 'job' in the usual sense of the word, but as a way of life. Our Communities are formed of groups of people, some with special needs or disability, some more able, who live, work and learn together, in an atmosphere of mutual respect.".
"Inclusion Ireland is a national voluntary organisation working to promote the rights of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland to ensure their full and equal participation in society. Inclusion Ireland was founded in 1961 (as namhi) and has now become the co-ordinating body for over 160 organisations providing services and supports to almost 28,000 people with an intellectual disability in Ireland.".
The NorthWest Parents and Friends Assocation in Sligo, supported by HSE, provides "services for children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities" and includes "day-care and pre-school services, community group homes, special schools, vocational training units and sheltered workshops for people with intellectual disabilities/special needs".
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