DESSA ‘EMPOWERING PARENTS’ TRAINING PROGRAMME
This is a new 6 week programme for parents of children with disabilities under the age of 12. It’s local and it’s free of charge. It won’t solve all your problems, but it will offer you information and advice which will help you to see things differently and to find ways of getting what you and your child need. You’ll be with other parents who are in a similar situation, so there will be lots of opportunity for getting and giving real support.
DESSA, The Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to develop and deliver social inclusion initiatives to people with disabilities and their families.
What does the Training Programme entail?
“Empowering Parents” will:
- Show you new ways of thinking about your child’s disability, which will help you to see new possibilities and ways of doing things.
- Tell you about your child’s rights, and how to achieve them.
- Explain who can help you to get what you need from public services and your local community.
- Help you to build your confidence and keep your spirits up!
“Empowering Parents” will be run one morning a week, for 2.5 hours for 6 weeks.
Each session involves lots of lively discussion and group activities, and there are handouts to take home so that you can refer to them later.
Venue: Cheshire Apartments, Long Lane, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Dates: - Monday 2nd February 2015
- Monday 9th February 2015
- Monday 16th February 2015
- Wednesday 11th March 2015
- Monday 23rd March 2015
- Monday 30th March 2015
Refreshments will be provided. For more information and to reserve your place please contact: Margaret Larkin, DLDC on 074 9127056 or email: mlarkin@dldc.org
