International Conference on Ageing and Intellectual Disability

"Ageing, Health and Quality of Life of People with Intellectual Disability: Preparing for Policy and Service Responses in Ireland"

A n International Conference on Ageing and Intellectual Disability will be held on Friday, 17th September 2010 in the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, 24 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2.

The event will include addresses by the Minister for Equality, Disability and Mental Health, John Moloney, T.D. and the Minister for Older People and Health Promotion, Aine Brady, T.D. 

The purpose of the conference is to bring together people who are interested in the ageing population of people with intellectual disability in Ireland. Building upon a presentation by Prof Mary McCarron of the first findings from the Intellectual Disability Supplement to The Irish Longitudinal Study of Ageing, the programme will be a platform for national and international exchange, and will connect attendees, and help bridge the policy and practice gap between ageing and intellectual disability. 

Professor Chris Bigby will present a key note address entitled: The Lived Experience of Ageing with an Intellectual Disability” and additional national and international speakers will address issues in understanding the meaning of ageing in persons with intellectual disability.

Programme can be downloaded HERE

Registration form can be downloaded HERE

Places for this event are limited, so it is advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information please contact Jeni Ryan on 01-896 3860 or email ryanjen@tcd.ie