TRAINING AND EVENTSCURRENT EVENTS 10th World Down Syndrome Congress August 19th – 22nd 2009 Dublin, Ireland 2009 will celebrate the steps already taken by people with Down syndrome, their families and supporting professionals around the world. Click here for more information ENIL Conference on the UN Convention and Independent Living On Monday, September 14th ENIL will hold a conference regarding the implementation of Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability Article 19 Living independently and being included in the community States Parties to this Convention recognize the equal right of all persons with disabilities to live in the community, with choices equal to others, and shall take effective and appropriate measures to facilitate full enjoyment by persons with disabilities of this right and their full inclusion and participation in the community, including by ensuring that: (a) Persons with disabilities have the opportunity to choose their place of residence and where and with whom they live on an equal basis with others and are not obliged to live in a particular living arrangement; (b) Persons with disabilities have access to a range of in-home, residential and other community support services, including personal assistance necessary to support living and inclusion in the community, and to prevent isolation or segregation from the community; (c) Community services and facilities for the general population are available on an equal basis to persons with disabilities and are responsive to their needs. Click here for more information PAST EVENTS Launch of the Final Evaluation Report Tullamore Court Hotel Tullamore, Co. Offaly 27th June 2008 The Final Evaluation Report was launched by Mr John Phelan of Pobal, who funded the pilot project. The launch was a great success and a copy of the report was presented to Mr John Moloney, TD, Minister of State, with special responsibility for Equality, Disability Issues and Mental Health at the launch.    For more information on TRAINING AND EVENTS CONTACT MAI |
 |
|
Microboard Association of Ireland Ltd, Co. Reg. 464577, c/o APT, Kilcruttin Business Park, Tullamore, Co Offaly, Ireland. Phone : +353 (0)57 93 24811 Fax: +353 (0)57 93 52267 E-mail: info@microboards.ie A.P.T. (Aontacht Phobail Teoranta) Registered in Ireland No. 122407 Privacy Statement | Sitemap |
 |