Report on Mid-West CDNT Family Survey 2024 – Click Here

MWCDS – Family Forum (Click here for Information)

GENERAL EVENTS INFORMATION (Non Service Specific)

Events / News:

Rights and Entitlements – Family Carers Ireland  –  Information Flyer

Autism Christmas Advice for Parents – Flier

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

Helium Arts – Upcoming Events  – Info.

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

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.)

Up-Coming Summer Camps:

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Starting Primary School (Presentation given by SENO’s – November 2023)

Presentation given by SENO in conjunction with East Limerick CDNT (Q&A Section removed for GDPR Reasons) to view Presention click here

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Home Tuition 2023/2024 – Information

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Past Events

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.

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

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