A big decision you have to make when planning for your child’s future is who to nominate as their Trustee. A Trustee has financial responsibilities to distribute the funds in a trust for the benefit of your child with additional needs. They can make financial decisions about your child’s needs, yearly budget, key purchases, paid […]
Happy Holidays – by Dolores.
We all love summer holidays, a little bit more sunshine if you are lucky enough to head abroad, kids excited, routines relaxed and a little time to chill. Holidays should be fun and as stress-free as possible. However, one huge lesson I learned when I went on holidays is that David’s needs have to be […]
Flying With Additional Needs by Dolores
Holidays are fantastic and worth every penny spent. It refreshes you for the year and it makes such beautiful family memories. When travelling with a child with additional needs it can be a little difficult at times. However, I have contacted our Irish airlines and the news is good. Both airlines were very helpful so […]
Carers Payments – by Allan
Carer’s Benefit and Carer’s Allowance are the two main options available to a parent who want to reduce their hours at work or stop working altogether to become a full-time Carer. The pros and cons of both benefits need to be analysed before deciding on what option suits your family best. Your child’s development stage […]
Communions & Confirmation – By Dolores
This is a huge day for your family and if you are one of our families celebrating this day with your child with additional needs we congratulate you in reaching a huge milestone. I am going to tell you a few things in the hope that it helps you to have a wonderful day. I […]
Family Home– By Allan
Your family home will probably be your most valuable asset in your estate after you pass away. I have written previous articles on clearing your mortgage early and the importance of having a debt-free home. However, in this article, I am going to tell you something that I think you will not agree with but […]
Watch Your Back! By Dolores
When your child is young and has a physical disability, you think nothing of lifting him/her anywhere, you’re happy to do it. It means a lot of bending your back at bath time, fun time, moving into and out of the car etc. and we take it all for granted. We don’t mind as long […]
Update Special Needs Bank Account – Allan
AIB to their credit are the only bank in Ireland that I know of that have a specific bank account that is suitable for people with a disability. Most people with a disability find it very complicated to open, operate and manage a bank account. It is even more complex when you have an intellectual […]
Coping With Siblings Doing Exams – By Dolores
As your child grows up dynamics in the household changes also. Other siblings at different times in their life need more or less of your attention as well and it can become challenging. Let’s take my home, I have twins doing their leaving cert this year. Now Sean and Kate need time to study and […]