News and Events

LEAP is proud to be a new member of Families Europe and we are really looking forward to working with them and their members on issues of importance to families.

Our next webinar 'Safeguarding the Future' takes place this Friday the 10th December from 11am-12.30pm. Margaret and Jeremy Ward address the importance of vision when planning for the future. People with an intellectual disability and people with autism often rely on...

We are really looking forward to this event on Friday. Please join us for this webinar: 'Developing a vision of an ordinary life for your family member.' Friday 19th November, 11am-12.30pmThis webinar will focus on the enabling role of families in building an...

Do you want to pursue an inclusive life for your son or daughter, brother or sister or for yourself? Sign up for our Family Leadership webinar Series - a treasure trove of resources for families and individuals where you will meet others on a similar path and get...

Members of Leap Deirdre Fitzgerald and Rachel Cassen gave evidence to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters last week in relation to the participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life #UNCRPD We spoke about...

It was so good to see friends old and new in the wonderful setting of Tullynally Castle, Westmeath on Saturday for our first in-person event in 18 months. We had lunch outdoors and walked and talked together in the stunning gardens. We spoke about the course we all...

A number of families connected to Leap have just finished an 8-week course in Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) facilitated by Cormac Russell. People from a range of other community groups and organisations also took part in the training provided by Nurture...

These webinars are intended to provide a rich resource for families who want to pursue an inclusive life for their son or daughter, brother or sister or for themselves. These webinars have been designed for families, individuals with disabilities and other family...

Members of Leap Deirdre Fitzgerald and Rachel Cassen gave evidence to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters last week in relation to the participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life.  We spoke about the...

We are about to launch the first in a new series of Leap Brochures. Titles will include: 1) About Leap - what we do 2) Developing a vision for your Family 3) Planning - taking the next steps. 4) Community pathways to a good life Infographic Hilary Cottam

A number of families connected to Leap have just finished an 8-week course in Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) facilitated by Cormac Russell. People from a range of other community groups and organisations also took part in the training provided by Nurture...

We are looking for 'family pals' for our Live- In Family Leadership Adventure Break from the 23rd to the 25th of April 2022 in the Cavan Centre, Ballyjamesduff. Your role is to support the familiesattending the weekend, to join in and have as much fun as possible and...