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Leap is a family-led, non-profit organisation that works on behalf of children and adults with disabilities and their families. We work with people and families, their friends, supporters and allies who are in pursuit of an inclusive life.
Planning for Life after School

Planning for Life after School

 Please join us for this workshop: ‘Visioning and Planning for Life after School.’ Tuesday 5th March 2024 10:00 am-4pm. Families often feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start when pursuing a more inclusive life. All families who have adopted this approach have...

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Cafe Conversation Series Event 2 of 3

Cafe Conversation Series Event 2 of 3

Belonging in Community: a hands-on, in-person conversation that explores how to develop real belonging At this event you will:-Get to meet other families who want to learn more about inclusion-Practice the art of positive introductions-Hear about what other families...

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Cafe Conversation Series

Cafe Conversation Series

We are happy to announce the first of three events in our Cafe Conversation Series of 'bite size' events to be held in Voila cafe, Baggot Street, Dublin 2. The Cafe Conversation series can be booked as three events which fit very well together or individually based on...

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Using Individualised Funding Towards a Good Life

Using Individualised Funding Towards a Good Life

Our next workshop takes place at our new premises in Westmeath from 10:00 - 15:00 on Tuesday 24th January. Our workshop on 'Individualized Funding' will show you how to utilize individualized funding to connect multiple forms of resources, create possibilities and...

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Inclusive Employment Workshops: Part One

Inclusive Employment Workshops: Part One

We had a very positive day yesterday for our workshop ‘Meaningful Employment: Imagining, Discovering and Finding Work’. It was great to work with a smashing group of families who are thinking about inclusive employment for their son or daughter. We are now planning...

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Family Leadership Weekend 2022

Family Leadership Weekend 2022

We are just back from a wonderful live-in Family Leadership Adventure Break at the Cavan Centre with a fantastic group of families. Our first in-person weekend in three years. It was an action-packed weekend with a focus on fun, adventure, learning and friendship!...

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Leap Offering New Service: Bespoke Employment Support

Leap Offering New Service: Bespoke Employment Support

Are you thinking about employment for your son or daughter? Leap is developing a new service with families called Bespoke Employment Support. We are trialling this approach with a small number of families in Galway and Dublin. Please get in touch with Rachel on 087...

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Giveaway Weekend for One Lucky Family

Giveaway Weekend for One Lucky Family

Due to a last-minute cancellation, we are offering a giveaway place for one family to attend our upcoming Family Leadership Adventure Weekend in the Cavan Centre. Families should be available to attend from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th at this live-in event. To claim...

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Planning For Life After School

Planning For Life After School

Leap has come to the decision to reschedule our Planning For Life After School webinar. We have made the decision to readvertise it as an in-person event for the 27th of May from 11am-12.30pm with lunch afterwards. Sincere apologies to everyone who has booked and we...

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Supported Decision Making for Children and Young People

Supported Decision Making for Children and Young People

We are really excited about the next webinar in our Family Leadership Series which takes place on Friday 8th April from 11:00am – 12:30pm. The topic of this webinar is: An introduction to supported decision making for children and young people with disabilities with...

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