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Outcome of 'Learning about how the Irish Government works' 26th September 2014

On the 26 September 2014 the national anti-bullying advocacy (NAAG) group ran the first ever workshop about how the Irish Government works. This workshop was for people with intellectual disabilities because the group felt that having access to educational opportunities such as this one was very important, information is power.
The idea to do this workshop came out of a meeting the group had last Christmas. Two members, Bill Roberts and David Hall wanted to really understand how the government really works. A sub-group was formed and this group worked on contacting members of the Government for help and support.

Two members of the Dáil contacted us and told us they would help us run the workshop. They were Senator Mary Moran and Finian McGrath TD. Over the summer the sub-group met with both Mary and Finian in the Dáil. We talked about what we wanted them to say and together planned the contents of the day.

Emer Costello also came to the workshop and talked about the European Union and what Members of the European Union do.
This workshop was very popular; 21 people came and we have 20 people on a waiting list to come to the next one. Feedback was very good.
People told us they liked the workshop because they felt they were listened too, got to ask questions and learned more about work the Irish Government works. People also said that they got to meet and talk to other people, got to talk about things that were important to them like the water charges, the need for jobs, more educational opportunities and respite services. The questions and answers session was a highlight for a lot of the group. It was agreed that the issues that were discussed on the day will be sent to Mary and Finian.
We will be running this workshop again next year.

Listen here to Senator Mary Moran mentioning this workshop on how the government works in the Dàil.

Pictured below from back row; Suzanne Chalkley, Conn O'Ratheigh, Senator Mary Moran, David Hall, Finian Mcgrath TD, Martin Doohner, Fiona Weldon Development Worker, Paul Alford and Bill Roberts

Pictured below; Christine Burke with Finian McGrath

04th November 2014

Next workshop 'Learning about how the Government works' 26th September 2014

A one-day training event that is all about how the Irish Government works. The workshop will start at 11am and finish at 4pm on Friday 26th September 2014. It will be held at the National Institute of Intellectual Disability, 4th Floor, 3 College Green Dublin 2. The entrance is on Dame Street beside Starbucks. This event is for people that have an intellectual disability and have an interest in the Irish Government and how it works. Please take note that a support worker may come if they are needed by the person attending.

Further information on the Workshop, can be found on this flier.

To book a place, please complete the following application form.

01st September 2014

Team building day with the national anti-bullying advocacy group 12th September 2014

On the 12 September the national anti-bullying group took part in a team building day that was organised by Fiona Weldon (Advocacy Coordinator). In the morning time the group took part in a drumming session. This was led by Claire Finnegan. They learned about different drumming sounds, beats and rhythms, working together to form different sounds. All of the group enjoyed this activity and want to do it again.

Pictured below are of some of the national anti-bullying advocacy group taking part in the drumming session

In the afternoon Dr Eilionoir Flynn from NUI Galway explained to the group about the UN Convention and what Ireland needs to do to ratify it. The UN Convention is an agreement that sets out what countries have to do to make sure that disabled people have the same rights as everybody else.
They learned that:

Ireland is one of 3 countries that have not ratified the convention, the 2 other countries are the Netherlands and Finland
They have signed up to it but the have not said that they would do what is says yet
To ratify something means to agree to do what is written in the convention
Ireland has to change some of the laws like the new assistive decision make bill that is coming into law soon. Ireland is also looking at the sexual offences act because at the moment is against the law for people with intellectual disabilities to have intimate relationships
There is something in the convention called an optional protocol. This protocol is all about being able to check up to see if countries are doing what needs to be done to make sure that disabled people have the same rights as everyone else. This is a very good idea and the national anti-bullying advocacy group want Ireland to agree to have the optional protocol.
Having resverations in your agreement about the convention - some countries have signed up and have said yes to the convention but have not agreed to act on some parts of the convention. For examble Australia have said that not all people with intellectual disabilities can make decisions. We do not agree with this and believe that anyone can make an informed decision with the right support. The right support is about having support people in your life that are on your side. There should be no reservations when Ireland ratify's the convention.

29th August 2014

Anti-Bullying Workshop 22nd August 2014

The workshop will start at 10.30am and finish at 4pm on Friday 22nd August, 2014. It will be held at the National Institute of Intellectual Disability, 4th Floor, 3 College Green Dublin 2. The entrance is on Dame Street beside Starbucks.

It is designed specifically for/and aimed at people that support people that have an intellectual disability.

Further information on the Anti Bullying Workshop, can be found on this flier.

To book a place, please complete the following application form.

05th June 2014

National Anti-Bullying Advocacy Group Information Day 9th May 2014

The information day will start at 10.30am and finish at 5pm on Friday 09th May, 2014. It will be held at the National Institute of Intellectual Disability, 4th Floor, 3 College Green Dublin 2. The entrance is on Dame Street beside Starbucks.

This information day was run by a group of self-advocates and its allies. It is designed specifically for/and aimed at people who have an intellectual disability and their supporters.

The information day is run by the National Anti-Bullying Advocacy Group who are made up of self-advocates (people with intellectual disabilities speaking up and speaking out for their rights), supporters and allies from all over Ireland.

Further information on the information day, can be found on this flier.

To book a place, please complete the following application form.

22nd April 2014

Anti-Bullying Workshop March 28th 2014:

The Workshop will start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm on Friday 28th March, 2014. It will be held at the National Institute of Intellectual Disability, 4th Floor, 3 College Green Dublin 2. The entrance is on Dame Street beside Starbucks.

This workshop is run by a group of self-advocates and its allies It is designed specifically for/and aimed at people who have an intellectual disability and their supporters.

For further information on the Anti Bullying Workshop, please click here

To book a place please complete the following application

11th February 2014

Learning the skills of self advocacy Workshop March 07th 2014:

The Workshop will start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm on Friday 07th March 2014. It will be held at the National Institute of Intellectual Disability, 4th Floor, 3 College Green Dublin 2. The entrance is on Dame Street beside Starbucks.

For further information on the Anti Bullying Workshop, please click here

05th February 2014

Learning the skills of self advocacy Workshop February 21st 2014:

The Workshop will start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm on Friday 21st February 2014. It will be held at the National Institute of Intellectual Disability, 4th Floor, 3 College Green Dublin 2. The entrance is on Dame Street beside Starbucks.

For further information on the Anti Bullying Workshop, please click here

04th February 2014

Learning the skills of self advocacy Workshop January 24th 2014:

The Workshop will start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm on Friday 24th January 2014. It will be held at the National Institute of Intellectual Disability, 4th Floor, 3 College Green Dublin 2. The entrance is on Dame Street beside Starbucks.

For further information on the Anti Bullying Workshop, please click here

14th January 2014

Anti - Bullying Information Day November 01st 2013:

We are hosting an open day for our Anti Bullying workshop. To find out more, please click here

To book a place on this course, please complete the following application

29th October 2013

Anti-Bullying Workshop October 18th 2013:

The Workshop will start at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm on Friday 18th Oct, 2013. It will be held at the National Institute of Intellectual Disability, 4th Floor, 3 College Green Dublin 2. The entrance is on Dame Street beside Starbucks.

This workshop is run by a group of self-advocates and its allies It is designed specifically for/and aimed at people who have an intellectual disability and their supporters.

For further information on the Anti Bullying Workshop, please click here

Stop Bullying Workshop for people with intellectual disabilities, Friday Oct 18th 2013, to book a place please complete the following application

11th October 2013

Anti-bullying Workshop September 27th 2013

Stop Bullying Workshop for people with intellectual disabilities, Friday Sept 27th 2013, to book a place please complete the following application

For further information on the Anti Bullying Workshop, please click here

27th August 2013

Anti-bullying Workshop June 07th 2013

The next Anti Bullying Workshop is June 07th 2013, to book a place, please complete the following application

For further information on the Anti Bullying Worksho, please click here

28th May 2013

Anti-bullying Workshop May 03rd 2013

The next Anti Bullying Workshop is May 03rd 2013, to book a place, please complete the following application

For further information on the Anti Bullying Worksho, please click here

28th April 2013

Anti-bullying Workshop April 05th 2013

The next Anti Bullying Workshop is April 05th 2013, to book a place, please complete the following application

For further information on the Anti Bullying Worksho, please click here

28th March 2013

Anti-bullying Workshop 01st March 2013

To book a place on the workshop in March, please complete the following application

15th Feb 2013

Anti-bullying Workshop 01st Febuary 2013

To book a place on the workshop in March, please complete the following application

27th Jan 2013

Anti-bullying Workshop 25th January 2013

To book a place on the workshop please complete the following application

For upcoming dates to the Anti Bullying Workshops please click here

For more information on the content of the workshops please click here

23rd Jan, 2013

Recent Publications by the National Antibullying Advocacy Group Jan 2013

The National Antibullying Group - Who we are & What we do. Download here

23rd Jan, 2013

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