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General Election 2024 – AVISTA Top Priorities – Flyer

What issues should I raise if I am canvassed? – Avista want adults and children with disabilities and the people who work in our services to be prioritised by the next government. We have 8 areas in need of focus and commitment … please see flyer.

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PLANNED/CURRENT EVENTS:

Assistive Technology User | Consultation Meetings  – Information and Registration Link

IFSP (Individualised Family Service Plan) Preparing for:  Info / Video

Athletics Summer Camp – Derg Athletics in association with Clare Sports Partnership – July 2024 – INFO

Basketball Try-Outs 2024 – Sports Union for athletes with down syndrome – INFO

Young Adult Disability Team – Strategies to Support Transition to Adult Rehab Training of Day Services – 13th June 2024 – Please ensure to register if interested. (Info)

Helium Arts – Bedtime Adventures – For Children children aged 6 and under with Lifelong Health Conditions (Galway / Limerick / Cork) – (Booking and Info.)

Helium Arts – Creative Workshops in Limerick and Ennis – Various Dates (Info.)

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Support Activities for Teenagers with Autism Information

Starting School in September 2024 ?

ELCS hosted a virtual meeting of Parents and Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENO’s) in November 2023. This session was for Parents of Children planning to start school in September 2024 (Click here to watch recorded presentation)

Information on Avista lead agency:  Link

USEFUL LINKS:

Adult Day Services

Domiciliary Care Allowance: Link to Government Site and Application Form

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RESOURCES:

ELCS CDNT School contact Form School Contact Form

Please see https://www.mwcds.ie/resources-for-parents/ for information on resources that you may find useful.

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CDNT (Children’s Disability Network Teams)  Information Needs Survey Closing Date: 22nd March 2024

Information Night – Limerick Community Special School – 11 March 2024 (Info.)

Financial Wellbeing – Special Needs Trust Planning Workshop – March 2024 (Info.)

Family Forum In-Person (25th January 2024) Maldon Hotel, Limerick – Minutes / Notes from November 2023 Meeting

Previous SENO Information (Starting School – Sept. 2021) (LINK)