Upcoming Conferences

I would like to let you know about three conferences that are coming up in the next few months. I plan to be at these and I’ll report back what I find interesting.

Inclusion Ireland is a national voluntary organisation working to promote the rights of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland to ensure their full and equal participation in society. Their AGM & Annual Conference will be held in Killarney, Co. Kerry on Friday and Saturday 23rd and 24th of April 2010. The theme is "Different Times, Different Thinking - addressing the challenges of an economic downturn for people with an intellectual disability and their families" See http://www.inclusionireland.ie/ for more information.

‘When Children Learn Differently’ is a 2 day conference for educators, policy makers and parents on the 1st and 2nd of May 2010 in "Glor", Ennis, Co. Clare. The conference offers participants a host of lectures and workshops dealing with emotional education, neurological development, behaviour as a communication, sensory processing disorder, self-harm and suicide. There are many interesting speakers including Deborah Plummer and Jane Serrurier will host a workshop on "Impact on Learning: Supporting Children's Needs Through Imagery, Multi-Sensory Play, and Creative Thinking" and Prof. Paul Cooper PhD will deliver the keynote lecture "Understanding and Promoting Emotional Education". See http://www.irishconferences.com/ for more information.

‘Designing Sustainable Support for Individuals-Taking a Lead from People with Disabilities and Families’ National Conference is on 13th and 14th May 2010 in Portlaoise Heritage Hotel, Co. Laois, hosted by New Options Alliance. This conference will look at innovative, person centered, service arrangements in Ireland. This conference is for people with disabilities, their families, service providers and policy makers. For further information please contact Genevieve McNally in Cheshire Ireland 01-2974100 or e-mail genevieve.mcnally@cheshire.ie or see info on fedvol.ie where you can also access the brochure and registration form.