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One of our young male Leaders who has a big interest in sport (particularly rugby). This Leader prior to acquiring a disability played rugby and is frustrated at the lack of sporting options available to people with disabilities in Donegal. He has been fortunate in having had the opportunity to play rugby during time spent in Dublin, but cannot continue this passion home in Donegal. During our conversation I agreed to put the idea of a Donegal Rugby Team for people with disabilities out there to our Leaders, and those of you that may know someone that may get involved. Our interested Leader has got the commitment of one of the head organisers in Dublin to come down and talk to us about setting up a team, if we have the numbers interested. If you feel like getting involved at any level, be it coaching, playing, managing or at organisational level, please contact me immediately. -Rosaleen |
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DR. JAMES McDAID T.D. OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW DCIL OFFICES The new offices of the Donegal Centre for Independent Living at McCaul House, Pearse Rd., Letterkenny were officially opened on Monday 12th May by Dr. James McDaid T.D., who covered for newly promoted Tanaiste Mary Coughlan because of her recent promotion she had to rearrange her schedule. There was a good gathering at the event, which also included the opening of Annemaire’s Library, in memory of former DCIL Chairperson Annmarie O’Dwyer who passed away in January this year, her parents Benda and Tom travelled from Co Carlow to do the honours, and also coinciding with event was the official opening of this Website.
DCIL will this year embark on further training of both Leaders and PAS. We are currently in the process of recruiting a part time Training/Support Co-ordinator. We plan on providing this training in three locations throughout Donegal to help reduce the travelling issues for people attending. I take this early opportunity to ask Leaders and PAS. for their support and participation in the training. It is vital to the success of a PA service for both parties involved to receive training. The training days also provides the opportunity for PAS and Leaders to meet others, which provides a network within what can otherwise be very isolated roles for PAS and Leaders.
DCIL ANNUAL GENErAL meeting. The AGM of the Donegal Centre for Independent Living will take place on Tuesday 16th September 2008 at the Cheshire Apartments, Long Lane, Letterkenny, beginning 2.30 p.m. DCIL is facilitating over 100 people with disabilities throughout the county to live independently within their community by providing a range of services, the principle one being the Personal Assistance Service. The PA Service has transformed the lives of users and is the cornerstone of the Independent Living movement, however, many with physical/sensory disabilities in County Donegal have been assessed, and qualify, for the service but DCIL are unable to help them due to Government underfunding; this is causing undue hardship and denying these people their right to live as equal citizens. No doubt this issue causes serious concerns and will be high on the AGM agenda. Despite the immediate concern above the Donegal Centre for Independent Living had a very busy and successful year with the official opening of their new offices at Unit 7. McCaul Hse., Pearse Rd., Letterkenny by Dr James McDaid T.D., the launching of donegalcil.com, and AnneMarie’s Library, to mention but a few. DCIL is appealing for a full turn out at the AGM, it’s vital that everyone availing of our services have an input into the running of the company - be an active member and plan to attend.
 
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