Intellectual disability can be very difficult and challenging. It’s hard to understand, comprehend and give the appropriate help to your child, yourself and your family. It can be daunting. Some parents are on high alert all the time, they know the triggers, and they know what can/could happen next. They know what to do and […]
GUARDIAN
All parents who go through the process of planning for their child with additional needs future must do everything they can to get the right Guardians in place. At some stage in the future when you are no longer around, you must have nominated Guardians who will take over your parenting role. I am not […]
Update Your Trust Plan 2019 – Allan
As one of your goals for 2019, why not spend a bit of time updating your child’s Special Needs Trust Plan. It not as hard as you may think, all that is required is blowing the dust off your original plan, a pen and some thinking time. Why do this? Life changes and so does […]
2019 Do Something Cool – by Dolores
Instead of doing a New Year’s resolutions list of things to give up or lose weight or cut back on things. Why not just make a list of cool stuff to do and enjoy. Being a Carer can be tough so why not just do something you always wanted to do. We always forget to […]
My 10 tips for Christmas
Prepare as much as possible in advance, this is a busy time of year for you, however, your child will still expect you to care for them in the same way and maybe even more so. Plan, plan, plan, days out, visiting relatives, so you and your child will understand fully what you’re doing. […]
Santa Is Entitled To VAT Refunds – Allan
Did you know that Santa can claim back the VAT on specific toys that he delivers to children with additional needs? The most common items on Santa’s list are IPads & tablets Computers Apps (communication, speech, etc.) T. Toys Eating and drinking aids Braille books Communication aids Specific footwear For a comprehensive list click on […]
Rip Off – Allan
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 […]