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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.
Leap’s annual Family Leadership Retreat to go ahead on the 22nd – 24th April 2022
- Leap's annual Family Leadership Retreat to go ahead on the 22nd – 24th April 2022 - We are continuing to monitor government regulations and NPHET guidelines to ensure a safe, successful and fully COVID compliant Weekend event. Leap is offering family leadership...
Creating Community in The Street Where You Live
The next webinar in our Family Leadership Series 'Creating community in the street where you live' with Cormac Russell takes place from 11.00am -12.30pm on the 28th May. What has been greatly underlined by the past year is that only by acting locally can we build the...
Planning for Life After School
The next webinar in our Family Leadership Series ‘Planning for Life After School’ takes place from 11.00am-12.30pm on the 30th April and features Carol Lloyd, a parent from Dublin who has used individualised funding paired with a vision of a good life to support her...
Family Advocacy: Speak up, Speak out and Stay Connected
We are really excited about the next webinar in our Family Leadership Series which takes place on Friday 26th March from 11:00am – 12:30pm. The topic of this webinar is: 'Family advocacy: Speak up, speak out and stay connected'. Do you find it hard to speak up for the...
Safeguarding the Future
In our February webinar 'Safeguarding the Future', on the 19th February 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 family,...
Supported Decision Making for Children and Young People
We are really excited about the third webinar in our Family Leadership Series which takes place on Friday 29th January from 11:00am – 12:00pm. The topic of this webinar is: An introduction to supported decision making for children and young people with disabilities...
An Introduction to Inclusive Education
Save the Date: The second webinar in our Family Leadership Series takes place on Friday 20th November from 11:00am – 12:30pm. The topic of this webinar is: An Introduction to Inclusive EducationThis webinar will focus on the role of families in supporting inclusive...
Developing a Vision of an Ordinary Life for your Family Member
Save the Date: ‘Developing a vision of an ordinary life for your family member.’ Friday 30th October, 11am-12.30pmThis webinar will focus on the enabling role of families in building an inclusive life for children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. It will...
Covid-19: Actions Needed Immediately to support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism and Their Families
We commend the actions that you and your government has taken in light of the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure supports and services to those who may have lost their jobs or income and who are at risk of eviction. We support The Wheel’s call to strengthen the Community and...
Family Leadership Adventure Break 20th to 22nd September 2019
A Good Life for Everyone in the Family The Cavan Centre, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan 12th to 14th April 2019 Leap is offering family leadership weekends for the whole family to come together in an inclusive, fun environment to begin...
Belonging in School: The What, Why and How of Inclusive Education
This event is brought to you by The School of Education, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and Leap and will bring together people with disabilities, families, academics, policy makers and others to explore a shared vision to shape a culture of inclusive education in...
Pathways to a Meaningful and Inclusive Life in Community
A three-day workshop on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd March 2019 Venue: CDLP, Institute for Life Course and Society, NUIG, Newcastle Road, Galway Facilitators: Bruce Uditsky, CEO Emeritus & Robin Acton, Past President, Inclusion Alberta Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm each day...