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In this section we provide information and resources on respite, also known as 'short breaks'.
Inclusion Ireland's 2010 AGM held a workshop entitled 'Alternative Respite - one of our greatest needs'. Below are presentations from the workshop
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Dr. Pauline Conroy who has researched alternative forms of respite in Ireland and abroad (Pauline based her presentation on the attached handout). Download here
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Bernie Fay who runs the successful ‘Share a Break’ and ‘Room to Share’ respite programmes in Muiriosa. Download here
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The International Short Break Association was held in Galway in June 2010. The conference website is at www.isba2010.com. |
Dr Pauline Conroy presented on the topic 'Who has a right to short breaks? An international perspective'. Download here
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Roy McConkey presented on the topic 'Swimming against the Tide'. Download here |
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All presentations from the conference can be watched online when downloaded. Click here |
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Jack and Jill Foundation - There’s no place like home
The Jack and Jill Economic report “A Cost and Outcomes Analysis of Alternative Models of Care for Young Children with Severe Disabilities in Ireland". Download here |
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