MWCDS – Family Forum (Click here for Information)

Cerebral Palsy Foundation – upcoming Family Community Forums – See poster

These forums are for children and adults living with Cerebral Palsy and their families. It will be an opportunity to meet with the foundation and hear expert advice and research in Cerebral Palsy.

Homesharing – A partnership between the HSE, Avista, Brothers of Charity and Enable Ireland

Information Session for people living in the Limerick/North Tipperary/Clare areas who may be interested in HomeSharing. Home Sharing is a community-based service that provides both short breaks (respite) and full-time (shared living) placements to children and adults with a disability. These breaks take place in the Host Carer’s Home. The scheme is voluntary; however host carers are paid an allowance which is tax free. – See poster

The National Disability Authority (NDA) – Independent Review of the Children’s Disability Network Team Service Model.

The HSE have commissioned the NDA to conduct a review of the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) Service Model. The NDA is the independent statutory body providing evidence-based advice and research to Government on disability policy and practice and promoting Universal Design.

You can find out more information – Here and get a link to the survey – Here

Jigsaws Mental Health Support for Parents

Neart is a partnership between Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health and the National Educational Psychological Service/Department of Education.  Please find attached a flyer with information/link to how you can register to receive their monthly newsletter. Once registered, you will receive a monthly newsletter from them with updates about live webinars and other supports you can avail of in the coming months – Flyer

Treaty Rollers Multi Sport Club – Flier

Treaty Rollers, a multi-sport junior club are based in Limerick. The club is open to all children aged from 6 to 17 years with a physical disability; their siblings are also welcome. Our club meet once a week for a range of activities. See Flyer for additional information.

INFANT Research Centre at UCC leading the Elevate Research Programme – Flier

They are currently seeking members to join their National Public and Patient Involvement Panel which will focus on Cerebral Palsy Research. This panel will play a key role in shaping CP research in Ireland over the next five years.

Childrens Health Ireland research on Coping with Infant Crying – Poster

Srategies to Support Transition HSE Adult Rehabilitation Training or Day Services

MidWest Young Adult Disability Team are hosting a workshop for parents and guardians on Strategies to Support Transition HSE Adult Rehabilitation Training or Day Services. – Poster

Paralympics Ireland

Paralympics Irelandis excited to announce the first Allianz Next Gen event of 2025, taking place on April 13th at the University of Limerick.

This event is designed for individuals who have begun their Para sport journey and would like to delve into the world of Para Triathlon and Cycling specifically – for more information: Press Release

Every Voice Counts: Help Improve Cerebral Palsy Care in Ireland! – Survey

The CP Foundation are an international organisation who endeavour to improve the lives and outcomes for those with CP. They have a significant amount of influence and as such it would be great to get as many Irish respondents to this as possible, so their voices can be heard.

If you or a family member has CP fill in this 7-9 min anonymous online survey. Your direct responses will help shape the Cerebral Palsy Foundation programme of excellence in Ireland and advocacy efforts as they improve care across the lifespan.

Please share this with anyone else you know in the CP community and relevant groups. Click this link to fill the survey in: https://bit.ly/CPFIrelandSurvey

Cerebral Palsy Foundation Family Fun Day

Cerebral Palsy Foundation is inviting children with CP and their families to a FREE Family Fun Day at The Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Laois. This event aims to bring CP families together to network, share experiences, and enjoy a fun, relaxed environment. You can find a poster Here and the registration link can be found here: https://cerebralpalsyfoundation.regfox.com/irish-family-fun-day-cerebral-palsy-foundation

#GoGreenforCerebralPalsy Campaign

Cerebral Palsy Foundation encourage all CP families, clinicians, carers, and communities to show their support by participating in our #GoGreenforCerebralPalsy campaign. This can be done by sharing and promoting green-themed initiatives on social media using the hashtags:
#keepyourgreen #gogreen4CP #cerebralpalsyawarenessmonth
Alternatively, participants can email their initiatives to us at nicola.welford@yourcpf.org, and we will feature them on their social media channels.

GENERAL EVENTS INFORMATION (Non Service Specific)

Events / News:

Neart – Jigsaw’s Mental Health Supports for Parent(s) / Guardian(s) –  Information Flyer

Rights and Entitlements – Family Carers Ireland  –  Information Flyer

Supporting your child’s positive mental health in the early years – National Parents Council – Information and Booking

My Happy Place – A new Neurodiverse Play Centre in Limerick – Info.

Nationwide Changing Places – The facilities may be beneficial for children/Families when out on day trips etc – Link to Website

Up-Coming Summer Camps:

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Past Events

Autism Christmas Advice for Parents – Flier

Helium Arts – Upcoming Events  – Info.

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

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

Invitation from the World Health Organisation re Assistive Technology in Ireland

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe is currently completing a national assessment of assistive technology provision in Ireland, as requested by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth. As part of this assessment, it is very important to them that they hear directly from assistive technology users and their families, carers, and supporters. WHO considers assistive technology to include any product, whether produced for persons with disabilities or available to the public, which helps to support and maintain independence and participation in the community for persons with disabilities, those who are ageing, or those with other health conditions. In Ireland, some of these fall under the description of aids and appliances, however the WHO definition encompasses a wider range of products and technologies.

WHO are hosting a series of online consultation meetings to hear from you directly. These will be conducted on the Zoom meeting platform on four different occasions. You are invited to choose one of the four sessions to participate. The dates/times are as follows:

• • • • Tuesday, 19th November,10am
      • Thursday, 21st November, 4pm
      • Thursday, 5 December 7pm
      • Monday, 9 December 12pm (noon)

To register, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/3adW7kyp39

Once you have registered, they will forward the meeting link and additional information to your email address directly.

Inclusion Camp – Camp hosted by Ballyhoura Development CLG / Tusla / Limerick Sports Partnership – July 2024Info

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

Inclusive Dance Club / Summer Camp – Camp hosted by Dance Limerick / Limerick Sports Partnership – July 2024Info

Inclusive Summer Camps 2024 – Overview – Camp hosted/promoted by  Limerick Sports PartnershipInfo

Limerick Multi-Sport Summer Camp – Camp hosted by Irish Wheelchair Assosication / Limerick Sports Partnership – July 2024 Info

Invitation to Participate in Research about Accessing SEN Assessment and Intervention in Ireland

Dr. Huichao Xie from the School of Education at University College Dublin is conducting a research study aimed at understanding the experiences of children and families when accessing special educational needs (SEN) assessment and intervention services in Ireland. This research seeks to gather insights that will help improve the identification and support for children with special educational needs. If you would like more information about how to participate – Click Here

Home Tuition 2023/2024 – Information

What Next Fair 2024 – Organised by Mid-West CDNT’s – Nov. 18th 2024 –    More Information / Schedule

Expo 2024 – Organised by HSE Disability Day Services – Nov. 21st 2024 – More Information

SportsAbility Day 2024 – Friday September 027th – UL Sports Arena – Info.

Special Needs Trust Planning Workshop – Thursday, September 19th, from 8:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. – Info.

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

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

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

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

Dóchas – Autism Specific (Q&A Session) – February 2024 (Info.)

Dóchas – Parents Coffee Morining – February 2024 (Info.)

Tusla Child and Family Agency – Limerick Parenting Calendar (September to December 2023) – Click here for LINK  / Calendar 

Children’s Disability Family Network – Coffee Morning – “Have Your Voice Heard” (January 2024) – Information

What Next Fair 2023 ? Dear Parents, the local Children’s Disability Network Teams have organised a ‘What Next?’ Fair which will take place for young persons attending our services aged 16-19yrs and their parents/carers. This event will provide information on options/services for young people when they leave school. Please contact 061-498733 to book your place. Date / Time: Wednesday November 29^th 2023 from 4.30 – 7.30 pm  (Additional information on the event can be found at Here)

Inclusive Dance Club for 7- 14 Year olds – Hosted by Dance Limerick – Click here for Poster

Hospital Family Resource Centre – Empowering Parents Programme – Click here for Poster

Inclusive Athletics Summer Camp – Information

Limerick Sports Partnership – Move Well Initiative – Information

Saturday Meet Ups for Teens in Limerick (13 – 15 Years) – Hosted by Helium – Click here for Information

The Mid-West Autism and Disability Resource Fair (November 2023) Limerick – Click here for Information

Tusla Child and Family Agency – Limerick Parenting Calendar (January to June 2023) – LINK  / Information 

Powerball Football Training – All Welcome – Information

HSE’s new YouTube playlist of ‘Infant Mental Health’ videos. LINK