WHAT IS A MICROBOARD?

• A group of committed family & friends (5 – 7 approx.) who work with and around a person with a disability(focus person) to create a small, not-for-profit association to address the individual’s needs in an empowering and customised fashion
• The development of a Person-Centred Plan (PCP) is facilitated by MAI. This plan addresses the individual’s support needs as well as their likes, dislikes, goals and fears
• The Plan (PCP) -the goals and dreams of the person with a disability- becomes the Microboards mission
• If direct funding is to be sought by the Microboard from Statutory and/or other agencies, or if it is intended to employ staff, incorporation of the Microboard may be necessary. At present direct funding is not commonplace in Ireland