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.) OT Toys The rule for Santa is that the toy must be specifically for your child and assist […]
21st Birthday Party – By David
My 21st Birthday Party took place in the Thatched Pub in Ladysbridge. The place was packed. I invited loads of people to the party. There was music on there. I had a fantastic time there. There was lots of people there. I got lots of nice things. The place was very busy. I had a […]
10 things every parent should know – Dolores
You’re not the only one with a child with special needs. You’re not on your own. There is help for everything. You may not find a parent with the same challenges as your child, however, there is a strong network of good professionals in Ireland that can help, not only that, talk to friends, family […]
Appointing Guardians For Your Child- By Allan
It’s very important if you are the parent of a child with special needs that you make a will, appointing guardians on your behalf that would be responsible for the upbringing of your children if both parents pass away. I have come across the consequence of parents not making a will and the massive knock […]
Autism Jigsaw
It was great being part of the Autism Jigsaw in association with the Shine Centre for Autism. A big thank you to all involved.
Cork Artist With Autism Shows Amazing Talent
Colm Isherwood who is living in Cork and is a talented artist with autism, has been chosen as one of eight global artists to feature art on a new range of United Nations Postal Administration stamps. I’ve spoken with his father recently Eric who is a big advocate for disability rights. Click on the link for […]
Fermoy Action Children’s Education
Financial Wellbeing attended THE Fermoy Action Children’s Education support group (https://www.facefermoy.com) open day on Saturday, April 28th. This was a great event for parents wishing to find out more about our service, the work of FACE and the various services they help co-ordinate. The group’s aim is to offer assistance and a social outlet to […]
Are you prepared for a review of your entitlements?
In 2011, 403 reviews were carried out for Domiciliary Care Allowance, 187 families were found to be no longer eligible and 52 cases have yet to be finalised. Also last year, 2,420 people appealed their decision — both reviews and first time applications — and 1,259 (52%) of those appeals were successful. Speaking during Leaders’ […]
Statement from Jonathan Irwin
CEO and Founder of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation “It really saddens and angers me to see this debate about the domiciliary care allowance (DCA) continuing today. I know from our nurses who are based in every community in Ireland that the 288 families under our wing, who have babies with severe developmental delay […]