2 Sept 2013

Children First Update

Children First Update

(25 Jul 2013)
Work has been continuing at national level in relation to the implementation of the provisions of Children First in the disability sector by the ‘National Disability Steering Group for Implementation of Children First'.

Autism NICE Guideline

Autism
The management and support of children and young people on the autism spectrum
Issued:August 2013 NICE clinical guideline170
http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/live/14257/64946/64946.pdf

NDA - Submissions on the Comprehensive Employment Strategy



The National Disability Authority (NDA) has been asked by Minister Kathleen Lynch to assist in the development of a ten year comprehensive employment strategy for people with disabilities, as per the committed action in the National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan which can be accessed at www.justice.ie. An outline strategic framework has been developed thus far. This strategic framework sets out the vision, principles and strategic priorities for the Comprehensive Employment Strategy. This framework and a briefing note can be found at the bottom of this page.
The NDA is now inviting organisations and individuals with disabilities to submit their views on what possible actions would be included in this strategy....