Mum creates special seat belt cover that could help your child in an accident
This seat belt cover idea is so clever As parents, one of our worst fears is our child being involved in a car accident. To parents of a child with a disability or additional needs, it’s even more of a worry particularly if the adults involved are unconscious. Should the worst happen, we want to […]
1 year ago
How to talk to kids about disabilities – and why you should
Chatting to our kids shapes their understanding of the world they live in. When we talk to our kids about disabilities from a young age, we’re sowing the seeds of an inclusive worldview that takes issues surrounding disabilities and accessibility into consideration. Disability Together, a non-profit created and run by disabled people aiming to educate […]
3 years ago
Parents demand action over Ireland’s ‘shameful’ treatment of children with disabilities
A “really shameful indication” of where we are as a society. Children with disabilities in Ireland are facing waiting lists of several years to be seen by specialists. Earlier this week, a mother whose young son has verbal dyspraxia revealed to Newstalk Breakfast that he had to wait four-and-a-half years for his first HSE Speech […]
4 years ago
Crystal Swing’s Dervla says people still don’t “understand” autism as she calls for more supports
“If we died in the morning, where would Paul go?” Crystal Swing’s Dervla Burke O’Connor has been praised for her honest description of autism on Claire Byrne Live. Speaking on the show this week, the mum-of-two discussed what life is like as she cares for her autistic son Paul. Dervla said she feels that sometimes […]
4 years ago
Stella Cinema launches new Baby On Board screenings to help new parents
We’ll see you there! Socialising as a new parent is not easy. Even trying to organise a babysitter is a mission, never mind everything else you need to sort out. However, having a strong community around you is essential, but it isn’t always possible. Luckily, there are a host of events that both you and […]
4 years ago
Social inclusion of children with disabilities “key” to their wellbeing, care and education
New research is aimed at facilitating “the full participation of children with disabilities in early learning and care”. The social inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood is key to their wellbeing, care and later education, research has found. The research, published by the ESRI and Pobal, examined the challenges faced by children with […]
5 years ago