Quotes such as “No man is an island “ by the poet John Donne or John Paul Warren’s quote “ Together we are better “ articulate the human need we all have to feel that we belong. It is this community based context which is the cornerstone of… Read More »What is Home Sharing About?
On October 19th the 25th National Advocacy Conference was held in Cork. The theme of the conference was “Reach for the Stars”. The Roscommon Advocacy Council did a presentation around their Human Rights focusing on Respect, Equality, Participation, Accessibility and Freedom. Please take some time to watch their… Read More »Roscommon Advocacy
The Green Bean Café in Athenry was officially opened on Monday 16th October by Minister Anne Rabbitte T.D. and Fintan Bray, Community worker and Equity Officer. The Green Bean Café is a social enterprise that aims to empower young adults with intellectual disabilities; changing lives one brew at… Read More »Launch of the Green Bean Café in Athenry
This is an opportunity for single people, couples, families or retired people to get to know a person (child or adult) with an intellectual disability and host them in your own home. Hosting sessions are flexible to the needs of the host and the guest and can be… Read More »Home sharING roscommon