Special needs parents need competent legal advice if they want to prevent their child being made a Ward of Court after they have passed away. If you don’t put your legal affairs in order then the court may intervene, especial if they believe your son or daughter is unable to manage his or her own […]
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David’s Story
Starting work with Financial Wellbeing I started working with Financial Wellbeing in October 2014. I have attended 3 talks and I did the opening and closing formality and I also helped Allan organize his receipts and expenses and worked very well. I also asked people to sign up to our free monthly newsletter and got […]
Changes to Entitlements
I have only all good news to declare to get you in a better humour for Christmas. Christmas Bonus The Department of Social Protection will be paying out a 25% Christmas Bonus this December to recipients of Carer’s Allowance, Disability Allowance, Domiciliary Care allowance and certain other entitlement payments. Child benefit The rate of Child Benefit will […]
Budget 2015 & Water Concessions
Budget 2015 was in general a softer budget to what we are normally used to. After much research I struggled to find any hidden taxes or reductions in entitlements that were not already announced in previous Budgets. In general, I think all parents will see a slight improvement in their family household income because of […]
Possibilities Plus – Supporting people to live self-directed lives
PossibilitiesPlus is an independent support brokerage, supported by Genio with the vision to continue working in the development of individualised support plans. At present they are partnering with a number of individuals and their families, facilitating the development of their support plans and their natural circle of support around the person, using private or HSE funding […]
Inclusion Ireland – Making a will
Inclusion Ireland are holding a training event in Dublin on October 23rd ‘Making a will – What you should know’ This seminar coincides with the ‘Best Will in the World Week’ running between October 20th and October 24th During this week solicitors across the country offer will consultations for a fee of €50. People interested […]
This article appeared in the Irish Times on 31st of August
Sir, – September 1st is fast approaching. My daughter aged seven is due to start second class in “mainstream” and all is well. She doesn’t have special education needs. On the other hand my son, aged six is due to start “big” school in St Raphael’s special school in Celbridge, but he has only been […]
Autistic Boy Become Basketball Hero
I came across this on Facebook and just had to get it out there. One of the most inspiring things I’ve watched in a while. I hope you enjoy it 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjTob53BElQ
Make A Wish
This touching soundbite was recorded with William, a father whose son, Ben, was a wish child with Make-A-Wish Ireland and who was fighting Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (he was born with only 1/2 a heart). Ben is now doing really well. In this soundbite, recorded in association with 4fm, William shares his story with us. […]