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Special Needs Parents Association

Would you like to talk to parents who have experienced what you are going through as a parent of a Special Needs child?

We know how helpful it can be to talk to someone who understands.

Do you need to contact someone for information about your child ?

Email: info@specialneedsparents to find a parent in your area, anywhere in Ireland.

We have a Facebook page where you can talk to others.

Join us at our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SpecialNeedsParentsAssociation

 

About us

The Special Needs Parents Association is a national parent-run organisation which provides support and information for families who have children with disabilities and special needs. The Association aims to represent parents who feel strongly about their children’s access to the Irish education system as well as to society in general.

 

This year, children with special needs and disabilities are having previously-allocated Special Needs Assistant hours removed in Irish primary and secondary schools. Respite care and Welfare payments have also been affected. These cuts are nationwide. We also represent the many people without 'labels'. We strive for an inclusive educational system for Special Needs children with the protection of the welfare of the individual, while continuing to seek ways to develop and improve educational provision for children and adults with disabilities

We have a list of links to all the services available to people with disabilities and special needs. We also have a list of nationwide contacts that parents can get in touch with to help them with information on how to tackle the challenges that are presented as a parent of a child with a special need or disability, especially with regard to education.

We welcome any parent who wishes to sign up as a member and have lots of other interesting areas as the website develops.

Our Facebook page provides a method for other parents to contact each other for advice and thoughts on Special Needs. Click here to go to it

The Association currently works and communicates with Inclusion Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland, Jack & Jill Foundation, Brainwave, Autism Action Ireland, Enable Ireland,Downs Syndrome Centre,Autism Assistance Dogs, AADZ, Department of Education & Skills, National Council for Special Education, IMPACT, INTO, TUI, ASTI and any organisation working with people with disabilities and special needs.