Inclusion Ireland held the final events of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations in late November 2011. Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate this important birthday! Below are details of the events, and more pictures and information will be published shortly. If you need more information please give us a call on 01-8559891. From everyone at Inclusion Ireland, for supporting us in 2011 and since 1961, THANK YOU!
EVENTS
| ART & POETRY COMPETITIONS: Inclusion Ireland ran art and poetry competitions for adults with an intellectual disability, as part of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations. We received over 800 entries to these competitions, which ran under the theme ’What Inclusion Means to Me’. The main Art & Poetry Competition webpage is available HERE |
 Natasha Maloney won the Art Competition - CLICK HERE to see images of all art finalists |
 David Cormican won the poetry competition - CLICK HERE to view all the poetry finalists |
SELF-ADVOCATES FORUM ON INCLUSION: Inclusion Ireland held a Self-Advocates Forum on Inclusion where 14 Self-Advocates spoke on the topic of 'What Inclusion Means to Me' at the Forum. CLICK HERE for more information. |
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LAW CONFERENCE: Inclusion Ireland held a conference on the 'Law and People with an Intellectual Disability' on 19th October 2011. CLICK HERE for more information. |
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FIGHTING WORDS: As part of Inclusion Ireland’s celebrations for our 50th anniversary kindly facilitated a workshop for children with intellectual disabilities and their siblings on the 18th June 2011. CLICK HERE for more information |
AGM 2011: CLICK HERE for the AGM & Annual Conference 2011 webpage |
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50TH CELEBRATIONS LAUNCH: The 50th Year was launched in the National Library on 20th January by President Mary McAleese. The webpage on the launch is available HERE. |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - click here to download |
COMMITTEE:
A voluntary committee was formed to advise on events to mark Inclusion Ireland's 50th Anniversary. The committee were a fantastic support and provided excellent guidance and advice during the year.
The committee, which includes Inclusion Ireland Chairperson Frieda Finlay and CEO Deirdre Carroll, comprised of:
- RTÉ broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan;
- Solicitor Dr. Gerald Kean;
- Accounting professional Tom O'Higgins;
- Branding expert Pat Kinsley;
- Communications Advisor Caroline Erskine;
- Marketing professional Carolyn Odgers;
- Self-Advocate Stephen MacDermott;
- Maria Mulcahy of the Iris O'Brien Foundation;
COMMEMORATIVE CALENDAR:
A calendar wall chart to celebrate Inclusion Ireland's 50th Anniversary is available. The calendar features cartoons by Johnny Connaughton, which formed part of the "Little Book of Disability". The cartoons captured the essence of the 2005 "My Voice My Choice" Self-Advocacy Conference. You download the calendar HERE, but hard copies are available by emailing info@inclusionireland.ie or phoning 01-8559891.
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