by Greg Craig | Dec 14, 2021 | news, Uncategorised
People with disabilities are to suffer yet again during this Pandemic with key specialists to continue to be re-deployed by the HSE and work on the National Vaccine Roll-Out plan as the HSE struggle to find that 1000s of staff required to meet the logistical and supply chain requirements .
by Greg Craig | Nov 28, 2021 | news
Don’t Leave Them Behind has received a large number of concerns from our members around last weeks decision by NPHET to advise the Government that face masks must be worn by all pupils in primary schools from third class upwards . Currently children over 13 are...
by Greg Craig | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
” One of the very real concerns that arose in these complaints was the anger of younger people with disabilities who have to make a choice of accepting nursing home care at a young age ( 20s and 30s ) or staying in the community with no supports ” Office of the Confidential Recipient report finds .
by Greg Craig | Jun 20, 2021 | news
Carer Breakdown is at an all time high Carer Connect will provide an online community platform to support Carers at the critical time .
by Greg Craig | Jun 5, 2021 | news
Al Fresco dining has the potential to bring our streets to life however lack of consideration for people with disabilities are creating significant challenges with the removal of footpath spaces driving many into dangerous life threatening situations .Guidline are urgent required to prevent that potential damage that will take place.
by Greg Craig | May 12, 2021 | news
Don’t leave them behind are glad to report the establishment of a new autism support service called Autism Supports which is the brainchild of Ciara Watson who has significant experience across the spectrum. Autism Supports aims to provide support and teaching...
by Greg Craig | May 12, 2021 | news
It comes as no surprise to Don’t Leave Them Behind to learn that International research shows that children with disabilities are up to 3 times more likely to be bullied ,and up to 6 times more likely to experience violence or abuse than their peers. With 28% of...
by Greg Craig | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
Minister Rabbitte announces the establishment of a Working Group on Autism Innovation Strategy to develop an Autism Innovation Strategy which may lead to that creation of a one stop services for people with ASD .
by Greg Craig | Feb 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
JDon’t leave them Behind are alarmed to see that new figures released by Michael Moynihan T.D have shown that 36,335 people are still awaiting a first time assessment for occupational therapy -including 20,996 children more than half whom have been waiting for...
by Greg Craig | Jan 9, 2021 | news
What an horrific week we have experienced for people with disabilities and in particular children with special needs promised a return to Education this Monday . The devastation caused to these kids and their families will take many years to recover from and the lack...
