Adult ID SIG

Have you got your #IASLT2023 Conference ticket? Book your ticket before 12am on Sunday 5th November to avail of the great value ‘Early Bird’ rates! iaslt.ie/learning-centr…

The DSS Director has published 13 codes of practice. These codes are intended to guide the new ‘decision supporters’ entering into formal legal arrangements under the 2015 Act. For more👉ow.ly/mjAm50PBntb #MyDecisionsMyRights #CodesOfPractice

Call for abstract submissions for the IASLT Biennial Conference - Extended to 31st August. This year’s conference will take place online on 5th & 6th December 2023. Submit your abstract: iaslt2023.exordo.com

🎬What is the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act? A new piece of legislation has commenced to provide the Decision Support Service, but what does it mean for me and my loved ones? To view 👉 ow.ly/UGbI50NXnFz #OurDecisionsOurRights

🚨Codes of Practice🚨 The DSS Director has published 13 codes of practice to provide essential guidance in relation to the practical implementation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. Please see👉 decisionsupportservice.ie/news-events/de… #DecisionSupportMatters

Massive thanks to @SheridanForster for delivering a really informative and thought provoking presentation this morning to conclude our 'Gestalt Language Processing and Adults' CPD event. #GLP #gestaltlanguageprocessing #AdultID #GLPandID

Looking forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow morning at 9.30am for the second part of this study event with @SheridanForster

Huge thanks to Farwa Husain for a thought-provoking and accessible overview of Gestalt Language Processing, the Natural Language Acquisition Model and ideas about its application for adults! A really enjoyable 2 hours.

Farwa discussing how critical connection is in SLT support - ‘an individual needs to feel safe and connected for models to be effective’

Getting ready for today’s study day with Farwa Husain - looking forward to seeing everyone online and learning more about GLP from Farwa!

🎬How will Capacity be assessed? The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act recognises that, as far as possible, all adults have the right to play an active role in decisions that affect them. To view 👉youtu.be/8L4O9-CK2Jc #DecisionSupportMatters

Places are still available on this course - contact @AdultIDSIG for more information on how to register or click iaslt.ie/learning-centr…

Check out this fantastic paper on communication as a human right and the provision of #slt to a person with Down Syndrome #WithUsNotForUs #worlddownsyndromeday #slpeeps #sltchat buff.ly/3JuHBqZ

Could we ask a favour on #WorldDownSyndromeDay? Please make a donation to Down Syndrome Ireland here: downsyndrome.ie/donate/ All donations will help improve supports and services for people with Down syndrome in Ireland.

Next up in our series of International Women's Day messages is CEO of Inclusion Ireland - Derval McDonagh @dervalmcd. The theme for #IWD2023 is ‘Embracing Equity’. #EmbraceEquity

Have your #Lámhsigns at hand for #WorldBookDay2023 tomorrow March 2!📚 See BOOK demo by Deirdre #Lámh Tutor 📚 See READ demo, follow #LámhSignOfTheWeek 📚 Lámh is the manual sign system used by children & adults with #intellectual #disability & communication needs in Ireland 🇮🇪

⭐Calling all Dysphagia SIG members ⭐ Exciting opportunity to join our committee!! We are looking for new members to contribute to our group. Benefits of being a committee member include: - opportunities for networking - experience in planning and organising study days....

As the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 has become Irish Law, we are ever closer to the Decision Support Service launch. A range of resources and information about what our services will offer to support you is here👉decisionsupportservice.ie/resources #DecisionSupportMatters

Congratulations to our colleagues @sig_autism on a great study day and AGM yesterday