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ABA schools change to special school status. Research participants wanted.

Dear ABA tutors & parents,
My name is Elaine Mc Hugh, I studied psychology in NUI Galway and I’m currently taking part in a masters in educational research with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
I’m now in the process of conducting research which investigates the change of pilot ABA schools in Ireland to special school status. What I am most interested in is your perceptions of the reforms and attitudes towards different types of treatment options. I was wondering if you would be interested in being interviewed as part of this research. I am looking for people who have been directly impacted by these changes. Your personal information (and information about the associated school) will be confidential. 
Please contact me if you are interested in taking part or if you have any questions. 
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A mother's frustration (Sligo Champion, 23/11/2011)

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT FOR DAUGHTER WAS TAKEN AWAY

IT'S OFTEN said that a mother's love knows no bounds. But for a mother of two children with special needs, life's all the more challenging, so much so that, in the present time, it's a case of having "to beg" for help.

Mothers Fustration, Sligo
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PWDI - Autism Awareness Event, Radisson, Athlone - 5/Dec/2011

5 Dec 2011 10:00
5 Dec 2011 13:00
Europe/Dublin

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

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SNA Cutbacks 2011

Hi! I'm a final year student doing a research project on the effects of the governmental cutbacks on Special Needs Children and SNAs in Irish primary schools.

Could anybody give me any tips/pointers/personal accounts or opinions? Anything would be very much appreciated!

Thank you

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10k Walk in aid of Roscommon Carers - Ballymoe (31/10/2011)

31 Oct 2011 12:30
Europe/Dublin

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

Carers Association Roscommon
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Childcare Presentation

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?

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The Autism Jigsaw - 18-19th Oct 2011

18 Oct 2011 09:45
19 Oct 2011 16:00
Europe/Dublin

The Shine Centre will hold the Autism Jigsaw Event in Cork on the 18th & 19th of October. 


This unique event is kindly sponsored by QUINNhealthcare and will bring the autism community together to share information, strategies and innovations and create better outcomes for our children and adults with autism. 

Great list of speakers and exhibitors, tickets just €20 (incl' lunch) €15 for students www.autismjigsaw.com.
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Carers Association urges carers to join campaign (OceanFM, 7/6/2011)

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.

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SNA Cutbacks

200 SNAs to be removed from schools. Will know today if my child's school is one! Mr Ruairí Quinn will regret his decision.  What a U-turn!!

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Carers Association Roscommon, Barbecque June 12th 2011/ DayTrip June 19th 2011

12 Jun 2011 14:00
12 Jun 2011 17:00
Europe/Dublin

The Carers Association Roscommon has organized two Social Events for Carers Week, 12th-19th June 2011

 

Carers Association Roscommon
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Continence Information Day, Ballybofey (16/4/2011)

16 Apr 2011 09:30
Europe/Dublin

 

  

 

Continence Information Day

Organised by Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland, Donegal Branch.

Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, Saturday 16th April 2011

 

A unique opportunity for individuals, families, carers and professionals to learn and share information regarding continence issues.

 9.30am Registration

10.00am Frances Halligan,

Continence Advisor Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin

Urodymanic Department & Consultant to SBHI

12.30pm Lunch

1.30pm Frances McGinley

Continence Advisor for Community Services Co. Donegal

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The Fourth Annual World Autism Awareness Day Fundraisers

2 Apr 2011 22:06
8 Apr 2011 23:59
Europe/Dublin

The Fourth Annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2011. Every year, autism organisations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events.

On Friday April 1st and Friday April 8th, Irish Autism Action will be holding bucket collections throughout the country to help raise valuable funds for the organisation. We would greatly appreciate your support if you see our collectors out on the streets.  If anyone would like to volunteer an hour or two of their time to help out, please call Colette on 044 93 42576.

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

5 Mar 2011 09:30
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  
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Carers Meet the Candidates Evening, Roscommon South/ Leitrim 17/Feb/2011

17 Feb 2011 20:00
Europe/Dublin

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. 

Carers Association Roscommon

Tullamore Gospel Choir Fundraiser in aid of The Carers Association (Cancelled)

24 Nov 2010 20:00
24 Nov 2010 23:59
Europe/Dublin
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

Irish Autism Action Council Meeting Saturday 9th October 2010

9 Oct 2010 11:00
9 Oct 2010 15:00
Europe/Dublin

Irish Autism Action Council Meeting
Saturday 9th October 2010
Time: 11am to 3pm (approx)
Venue: The Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8
(Click for directions to the hotel) http://www.ashlinghotel.ie/Location.asp
Agenda to follow
 

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Lough Allen Adventure Center Summer Camp 2010 Photos

ASD Children at Lough Allen Summer Camp, Group photo
ASD Children on Canoes on Lough Allen
Children with ASD participating in Canoeing on Lough Allen
Children with ASD participating in Canoeing on Lough Allen and returning safely.
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32 Marathons Challenge Blind Date Fundraiser in Aid of Autism Action - August 1st 2010

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.

32 Marathons Challenge Blind Date Fundraiser in Aid of Autism Action - August 1st 2010
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32 Marathons in 32 days for Autism. How you can help?

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. Starting on Friday July 2nd 2010 they will visit the entire 32 counties running 26.2 miles each and every day.

This event is being co-ordinated and organised entirely by Irish Autism Action (Charity Number CHY 14656) and Autism NI (Charity Number XR 22944). In addition Gerry and Ken also wish to make a donation to the Irish Cancer Society (Charity Number CHY 5863).

32 Marathons in 32 days for Autism. How you can help?
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Leitrim Summer 2010 Free Swimming Lessons. Free to all children / teenagers on the Autism Spectrum

 

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)

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Leitrim Summer 2010 Water Activity Camp. Free to all children / teenagers on the Autism Spectrum

22 Jul 2010 10:00
Europe/Dublin

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)

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Connacht Gold Autism Fundraiser, Sponsored Car Wash (17/7/10)

17 Jul 2010 10:00
17 Jul 2010 16:00
Europe/Dublin

 

 

Connacht Gold
Sports and Social Club

 

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Connacht Gold chooses Autism as their Charity of the Year, 2010

We are pleased to learn that Connacht Gold has selected Irish Autism Action to be its Charity of the Year for 2010.  Connacht Gold has always been very supportive of good causes in the community and this year they wish to help support local autism initiatives in the region.  As part of the partnership they will make a direct financial contribution and hope it can be supplemented through staff fund-raising efforts in 2010.
 
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Grace IPhone App Free Promotion For IAA members

As part of the launch of the new ‘Grace’ iPhone App, O2 and IAA will be running a promotion for all members of IAA  to avail of the app for free. (The cost of the app is normally €29.99)
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Special needs cuts criticised (Longford Leader, 9/4/10)

Local politicians criticised cuts in the number of Special Needs Assistants in Longford and Westmeath this week but the exact detail of the cuts remain unclear. The Department of Education and Skills said this week that it is unable to release details with regard to the cutbacks in Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in Co Longford schools. "The figures relating to the cuts are not available on a regional basis," the spokesperson said.