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Inclusion Ireland is running a series of 3 Zoom events about people with intellectual disabilities speaking up about their rights in the media.

The events form part of a project Inclusion Ireland are doing to help self-advocates become spokespeople in the media and speak up on their rights. This project is funded by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

What? There will be self-advocates from our Media and Rights Working Group speaking about the UNCRPD, rights, and the media. We want to hear from you on these topics!

When? The second event will take place on the 6th of July on Zoom, from 11 to 1pm. This event will be about how to speak
about independent living and participation in the community in the media

Who? This event is for people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters if they need support to attend

There is a limited number of places to attend the event.

How to Register

 You can send us an email to fiachra@inclusionireland.ie or call us at 0868373394

The closing date for registration is Monday the 4th of July. 

You can read the Easy to Read flyer here: Media and Rights 2nd Event Flyer

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Inclusion Ireland is running a series of 3 Zoom events about people with intellectual disabilities speaking up about their rights in the media.

The events form part of a project Inclusion Ireland are doing to help self-advocates become spokespeople in the media and speak up on their rights. This project is funded by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

What? There will be self-advocates from our Media and Rights Working Group speaking about the UNCRPD, rights, and the media. We want to hear from you on these topics!

When? The first event will take place on the 16^th of June on Zoom, from 11 to 1pm.

Who? This event is for people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters if they need support to attend

There is a limited number of places to attend the event.

How to Register

 You can send us an email to fiachra@inclusionireland.ie or call us at 0868373394

The closing date for registration is Tuesday the 14^th June

You can read the Easy to Read flyer here: Media and Rights 1st Event Flyer

Join Us

Inclusion Ireland is led by a Board of Directors.  4 of the Directors are self-advocates

We work hard to be a board that really includes and listens to all the Directors.

The Self-Advocacy Subcommittee of the board helps the board to do that.

We are looking for 4 more self-advocates to join us on this committee.

What

This committee will meet 6 times a year. We will meet on Zoom and in person.

We will talk about

• Ideas for inclusive meetings
• Rights of people with an intellectual disability
• Ideas for helping other boards to be inclusive

How to Apply

You can apply by writing an email or by sending a short video to mageech@tcd.ie or paul@inclusionireland.ie

Please tell us about yourself by answering the questions in our easy to read flyer here: Easy to read flyer

We might ask you for an interview on Zoom.

When

The closing date is 5pm on Friday 24^th June.

For Information contact

Christine Magee – 086 8335091 or email mageech@tcd.ie Paul Alford – paul@inclusionireland.ie

Venue: At home – an online Zoom presentation

Date: Tuesday 26^th April 2022

Time: 7pm – 8pm

An online information talk hosted by Inclusion Ireland and Parent Led Autism Network  for parents of children with disabilities in primary and secondary school.

• The rights that children with disabilities have at school.
• Negotiating with teachers and advocating on behalf of your child

Speaker: Julie Helen, Communications Manager and Information Manager, Inclusion Ireland

Registration: Please Register in advance on this meeting link –

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-CrqzosHtTM6Uj5QjRtBRFbfxMvfLL3

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You can contact Alex Kearney at Inclusion Ireland by phone at 01 – 8559891 or by email at admin@inclusionireland.ie for event information or registration support.

For information on education supports visit our Education webpage.

All are welcome

Are you a disabled person who is starting your journey in accessing housing or independent living?

Inclusion Ireland and Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI) are coming together in partnership to host information sessions about accessing housing and independent living supports.

The information sessions will have information and discussion about:

1) Options and steps to applying for housing for disabled people
2) Pathways to steps to accessing a Personal Assistance Service (PAS)
3) Pathways and steps to accessing additional independent living
supports
4) Top tips on beginning your journey and advocating for yourself

The information sessions will take place online on Zoom on Tuesday 15th of March at 11am until 1pm (morning) and
Tuesday 15th of March at 7pm until 9pm (evening)

Please choose one information session to go to. They will both be the
same.

We are running 2 groups so you can go at the time that suits you best.

To register for an information session please contact Alex at Inclusion Ireland at info@inclusionireland.ie or call 01 8559891

Our Connect Family Network will host an online  information talk on Education – Advocating on Behalf of Your Child in partnership with IRD Duhallow

Thursday 25th November from 11am to 12pm
This event is for parents of children with disabilities in primary and secondary school.

the topics covered in the talk include:
• The rights that children with disabilities have at school.
• Individual Education Plans (IEP) and how you can make them work
for your child at school.
• Negotiating with teachers and advocating on behalf of your child

Please Register in advance on this meeting link –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsd-2hrjIrGtJkqajV4qN-FCelABkZXbTM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting.

For event information or
registration support contact:
• Alex Kearney, Inclusion Ireland at 01 – 8559891 or email at
admin@inclusionireland.ie
• Stephanie Moynihan, IRD Duhallow, at 029-60633 or email
Stephanie.moynihan@irdduhallow.com
For information on education supports visit our Education webpage