DESSA, the Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency is a national community development organisation working to support the active and full participation of disabled people and their families in their local communities. The DESSA EmpoweringParents/Carers Programme will support Leitrim parents/carers to acquire the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate on behalf of their children -including adult children.

This programme will take place over five-weeks from Wednesday 1st February for 2.5 hours per evening (7pm to 9.30pm) @ Leitrim Local Development Company, Drumshambo. There is no course attendance fee. Programme Topics

• What is Disability
• Medical and Social Models of Disabilities
• Inclusion and Barriers to Inclusion
• Communicating about Children’s Needs
• Language
• Legal and Policy Provisions
  
  • Progressing Disability Services
  • New Directions
• Inclusion in Education and/or Employment
• Key Transitions and Planning for your Child’s Future·
• Advocacy Strategies and Skills

To book a place on the Leitrim Course (places limited to 16 participants) Contact 'Alice'
at: Alice Griffin, DESSA Mobile: 086 6011613 - Email: info@dessa.ie
DATES: Wed. 1st February for 5 consecutive weeks.
Programme will run until 1st March 2017 (Wednesday evenings: 7pm to 9.30pm)
VENUE: Leitrim Local Development Company, Drumshambo.