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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.
Safeguarding the Future

Safeguarding the Future

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...

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Leap Family Leadership Webinar Series 2021-22

Leap Family Leadership Webinar Series 2021-22

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...

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Leap Presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Commitee

Leap Presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Commitee

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...

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Leaps’ First In-Person Meeting of 2021

Leaps’ First In-Person Meeting of 2021

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...

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ABCD Training Finished for 2021

ABCD Training Finished for 2021

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...

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Leap Announces New Series of Brochures

Leap Announces New Series of Brochures

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

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Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Training

Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Training

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...

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