The National Federation of Voluntary Bodies was delighted to support the Irish premiere of ‘Monica and David’ at the Galway Film Fleadh on Wednesday 7th July 2010 at 2pm in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway.
This documentary film depicts the engagement, wedding and first year of marriage of Monica and David, a couple in the US who both have Down Syndrome. It was followed by a debate looking at relationships and intellectual disability in Ireland.
We would like to thank everybody who supported this very exciting premiere and for contributing to the lively debate afterwards, especially for people who shared their own experiences with the audience members. Fergus Finlay chaired a stimulating panel discussion including a couple from Limerick who are engaged to be married, a parent of child with an intellectual disability,
(31 Jul 2009)
Author(s): Dodd P., McGinnity M.
Department: St. Michael's House
Keywords: Psychotherapy, Learning Disability
Reported: Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, , 20, 2003, p10 - 13
(31 Jul 2009)
Author(s): Karen Harrold
Department: St. Michael's House
Keywords: Intellectual Disabilities, Rights
(31 Jul 2009)
Author(s): Joseph Yazbeck
Department: St. Michael's House
Keywords: Learning Disabilities, Primary Health Care
(29 Jul 2009)
Author(s): Joy Varghese DPT MSc MIAP ISCP, Senior Physiotherapist
Department: St. Michael’s House
Keywords: Respiration, Facilitation, Intellectual Disability
In-house Publication
(29 Jul 2009)
Author(s): MacNeela, P. O’Meara, J. and Tierney, E.
Department: Research Department, COPE Foundation; Carried out in Conjunction with DCU School of Nursing.
Key Words: Volunteers, organisational culture
Reported: MacNeela, P. (2003) Individuals and Organisations: An Exploration of the Volunteering Process in Health and Social Care Groups - Final report to the 3rd Sector Research Programme, Royal Irish Academy.
(29 Jul 2009)
Author(s): Des Hanrahan
Departments: St. John of God North East Services, Drumcar, Dunleer, Co. Louth
Keywords: Family-based short breaks, recruiting, intellectual disability, learning disability, adults, respite.
Reported: Hanrahan, D. (2006) ‘The Influence of Media and Respondent Characteristics on the Outcome of a Campaign to Recruit Host Families for Adults with Learning Disability’, British Journal of Social Work, 36 (6): 979-996.
(29 Jul 2009)
Author(s): A Participatory Project - Tierney, E., Mullane, J., Sheehan, J and Buckley, V.
Department: Research Department, COPE Industries; Mallow, Avondhu Development, Kaleidoscope Drama Company and Frameworks Community Video Productions.
Key Words: Participatory Research, Video Production, Employment
(29 Jul 2009)
Author(s): Vicky Blomfield, Clinic Manager, NE Region
Department: St Michael’s House
Keywords: Staff retention; Intellectual disabilities