Taoiseach Micheál Martin recently cut the ribbon on our expanding children’s respite service, An Síreach, on the northside of Cork city.
An Síreach will deliver planned, short-break supports for up to 55 children with intellectual disabilities and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical conditions. The service has been purpose-designed to create a child-friendly, sensory environment that supports children with complex medical, behavioural and developmental needs in a safe, regulated and inclusive setting.
The overnight respite services it offers have ... [read more]
Celebrating Achievement, Inclusion, and Empowerment: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we proudly join people around the world in celebrating the strength, talent, and achievements of individuals with disabilities, as well as the communities and teams who support them. This year’s theme is ‘Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress’.
For nearly seventy ... [read more]
3rd Dec International Day of Persons with Disabilities
‘Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing Social Progress’
Blog by Rebecca
Hi, my name is Rebecca and teaching Lámh is my passion. I started to learn Lámh when I was 3 years old. Lámh is a sign language used by people with disabilities. It helps my friends to communicate their wants and needs. As I ... [read more]
