Master Class 2, A Day in the Life - Exciting Developments in Day Supports for persons with Intellectual Disability, took place in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Wednesday 16th June 2010 from 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Masterclass 2 looked at creative ways in which persons with disabilities will be able to attain and maintain maximum independence, full physical, mental, social and vocational ability and full inclusion and participation in all aspects of life as outlined in Articles 26 & 27 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We recognise the right of persons with disabilities to work on an equal basis with others; this includes the right to the opportunity to gain a living by work freely chosen or accepted in a labour market and work environment that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities.

But how do we get there? And what can we learn from each other in the process?

We put together an exciting programme of what we believe to be innovative practices in this area which promote inclusive models of support which are cost effective and person centred. 

The seminar included presentations on:

The Open Road

KARE hope to share their experiences with others on how they have moved to a model of day service delivery that encourages people with intellectual disabilities to be a part of their local communities. You can download the abstract here.  You can download the presentation here.

Elementary My Dear Watson

A presentation was also given by Liam Quinn & Derek Watson from SOS Kilkenny.  You can download the abstract here.  You can download the presentation here.

Building from the Start

A presentation was given by Pat Reen from Prosper Fingal.  You can download the abstract here.  You can download the presentation here.

Supporting the Enigma that is Autism

A presentation was given by Peter Byrne from Gheel Autism Services.  You can download the abstract here. You can download the presentation here.

Building Links to Mainstream Education

A presentation was given by Audrey Carroll from St. John of God Carmona Services.  You can download the abstract here.  You can download the presentation here.

Transformation Responding to Changing Contexts & Cultures

A presentation was given by Tony O'Brien, Teresa Ryan & Brian Muldoon from Brothers of Charity Limerick Services.  You can download the abstract here.  You can download the presentation here.

Presentations will excite much debate and reflection and will provide practical advice on what is required to support persons with intellectual disabilities to have meaningful things to do during the day as part of their local communities.