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We will run an online information talk on financial supports on Wednesday the 4th August at 11am until 12pm

You can read the event flyer here

Our Financial Supports presentation is a short and interesting talk on applying for the main social welfare payments and tax reliefs relating to disability and caring. It also includes a guide to making a social welfare appeal if needed.

This information talk will be of interest to parents and family members of a person with an intellectual disability

You do not need to register for this event. all you need to do is log on to Inclusion Ireland’s Facebook page at 11am on August 4th

For information on financial supports visit our Income and Supports webpage

If you need more information you can contact us by: Phone: 01 8559891 or  Email: info@inclusionireland.ie

Join us for the launch of our Post School Options Webpage

on www.inclusionireland.ie by Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Zoom Webinar on Wednesday 30^th June 2pm

Click here for event flyer

 Click here to register for the Zoom Webinar

During the launch you will find out more about this valuable resource which was developed after our recent successful

Future Planning for People with an Intellectual Disability Webinar series.

For further information  please contact Petria Malone at petria@inclusionireland.ie or on 086-8373454

The webpage gives useful information on planning for life after school, further education and training, community supports and inclusion and employment.

In Cooperation with Inclusion Ireland

Who are we?

We are the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, or the OCO for short.

We protect the rights of the child.

What is the UNCRC?

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by countries, like Ireland, who have promised to protect children’s rights.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child explains who children are, all their rights, and the responsibilities of families and governments. Every five years Ireland has to tell the United Nations what is being done in Ireland to make sure all children have their rights respected.

What is a Children’s Report?

The United Nations wants to hear from children about what they think Ireland is doing to make sure all children get their rights. This is done through a report by children. The Office of the Ombudsman for Children are helping children to write this report.

We want you to help write this report, too.

What is a focus group?

Our focus group will be a meeting of a small group of children with intellectual disability. The meeting will be online through Zoom. At the focus group you can tell us what it is like to be a child in Ireland. You can share what you think about children’s rights in Ireland. Staff members from the OCO will be there to organise and support the meeting.

At the focus group you can share what you think by speaking or through art. You can be helped or supported by your parent to take part or share your ideas.

When is the focus group?

The focus group is on Zoom on 3rd July from 11am until 12pm. We will record the Zoom meeting so we can take notes to make sure we know what you have said for the report.

What will be in the report?

Your ideas and opinions will be in the report.

We will not put your name in the report.

Your photo might be in the report too, but only if you want it to be.

What do I do now?

Please contact Petria Malone of Inclusion Ireland, petria@inclusionireland.ie or 086-8373454. Petria is helping OCO to organise the focus group.

Forms and more information will be sent to you.

Inclusion Ireland Information Talk – Your Guide to the HSE Health Passport

Inclusion Ireland and the HSE Health Passport Team are hosting an online information talk.

Click Inclusion Ireland Information Talk Flyer ETR HSE Health Passport June 2021 to find You can an Easy to Read flyer for the talk.

The talk is about the HSE Health Passport and how to complete your own Health Passport.

A Health Passport is a useful easy-to-read document. It lets healthcare staff know all about your abilities and needs. It includes information on many things including your medicines and best ways to communicate.

The talk will be held on Thursday 24th June 2021 from 11am to 12pm. Everyone is welcome.

The talk will be presented online via Zoom.

You can register for the talk by clicking on this link.

After registering, you will receive an email with information about how to join the meeting.

For more information about the event or support with registration contact Alex Kearney by email at admin@inclusionireland.ie or by phone at 01- 8559891.