Access to Voting a challenge for PWD and Carers this Friday
Only in Ireland can you have a referendum on caring with significant barriers in place to casting an actual vote and participate in the democratic process .
A No vote is vital for carers and people with disabilities
Proposed Referendum Article 42.B fails to enshrine a unequivocall commitment by the Government for the provision of care by the Government and attempts to pass on the provision of care to families exclusively -this Referendum is an opportunity for people with disabilities and carers to demonstrate that we have had enough of the failure of the State to provide equal support and services for people with disabilities and carers and No vote will ensure that the Government will have to take it’s responsibilities seriously .
Government Surplus of €1.2 billion yet Government fail to deliver for Carers and PWD
Yet again the Government has decided that people with disabilities and Carers are to received a decrease in their limited support from the State .When the cost of living is factored in the provision of just €12 per week will push 1000s of vunerable people in poverty...
Strong Talent available within ASD community
As we are experiencing a global skills shortage and the “infamous” talent battle is ongoing employers must now start to focus on an excellent talent pool that has been underutilised for many years. A significant number of person living with ASD have a wide...
HSE abolish Disability Case Manager role due to HSE recruitment failures
We have learned from a number of families that the HSE propose to abolish the key position of Disability Case Manager and move the responsibilty for Case Management to the relevant Day Care Service Unit currently known as Day Opportunities which are charged with...