Q.  My daughter has a severe disability. Where can I get information about her entitlements and the services available?

25.07.10

The Citizens Information Board has a particular remit to help people with disabilities to identify and understand their needs and options. It has just published a new booklet: Entitlements for Children with Disabilities.

The booklet aims to give the parents and carers of children with disabilities - from newly diagnosed babies to adult children - a road map to the services and supports available and how they work. The booklet covers the role of public social services as well as the voluntary sector, explains how services are delivered and outlines the roles and function of people on the ground - from public health nurses and occupational therapists to Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) and resource teachers.

Topics covered include health services, payments, tax credits and reliefs, education, working and caring, travel, assistive technologies, housing grants, children's rights, and how to enforce them. The booklet also gives contact details and sources of information so parents can find out what is available for their child in their area.

Further information is available from Citizens Information Centres and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, LoCall 1890 777 121.

Citizens Information: Buncrana 074 9363496; Carndonagh 074 9373741

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