I had my car serviced for the first time in a local garage and was informed that one of my tyres was ripped and needed replacing and it would cost €125. I informed the mechanic I had a spare tyre and instead could he just swap the tyre. When I turned up to collect my […]
Becoming Independent – Dolores
We as parents are naturally inclined to “mollycoddle” our children with additional needs and I know I did. David is now 23-years old I ask myself was it the right thing to do? The answer is No, not really. What should I have done differently? Because of David’s disabilities, I did everything for him and […]
Widow’s Pension – by Allan.
I was in the unlucky situation in having to arrange the Widow’s Pension for one of my families recently. It was with a heavy heart that I had to arrange this as I know it was the last thing on the mum’s mind at this time. The steps were easy to follow and the payment […]
Loving you the way you are – by Dolores.
You know all this wording about special needs, child with a disability, additional needs, child with an intellectual disability, etc. You must be politically correct at all time! Does it drive you crazy? Well, it certainly does to me. Another grief I have is when people (who I’m sure are really good deep inside say […]
Back to School Allowance – Allan
The lovely summer is over, my kids are back to school and I couldn’t get over how expensive it was to get them ready for school. Recent research from Zurich has the average cost of sending a child to primary school each year is €830. The average annual cost of education for a child entering […]
Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting – Dolores
Don’t you just dread IEP meetings, yet we beg to have them, at the start of the meeting all the group seem so serious and it can be daunting looking around the table at all these professionals? Yet you have to stay confident and look as if you’re prepared! I’ve often walked into meetings after […]
Reflective Journal – Dolores
Well, how was your summer? After speaking with a number of parents in the last few weeks, most parents have had a lovely summer, they spoke about holidays, summer camps and the great few weeks of sunshine. A lot of parents also expressed how they felt it was great for their children to be going […]
Investment Property & Trust – Allan
Investment properties, cash, jewellery and most types of assets can be left for your child through a special needs trust. But before you go off rushing to buy an investment property you need to think is this the right next step for your family. I have lost count of the private consultations with parents who […]
Holiday Feedback by Dolores
Hope one and all are enjoying the sunshine. What’s happening to Ireland?? We may never have to travel to the sunshine again. I received a great response to my last article with regard to my holiday with David. Since then so many people have suggested other places to go in Lanzarote and directed me to […]