Westmeath Community Development Disability Working Group, in conjunction with Independent People with Disabilities and Westmeath County Council, are delighted to announce it will host its annual FREE Disability/Older Persons Services and Information event in Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar on Monday 18th May from 10.00am to 1.30pm. The event is Open to members of the public who wish to find out lots of information which may help people’s circumstances/issues all under the one roof.
It is being organised and funded by Westmeath Community Development, Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) in conjunction with Independent People with Disabilities and a small grant from Westmeath County Council.
This event has been hugely successful in previous years, bringing together service providers and service users. In previous years, over 250 people attended and 40 service providers took part.
The Special Guest speakers commence at 11.00am sharp, with interesting information and useful supports. MC for the event is Linda-Jo Quinn, SICAP Community Development Co-ordinator.
In addition we will be delighted to welcome Minister of state for Disability Emer Higgins who has confirmed her attendance at the event.
Free Health Checks
This year, the Irish Heart Foundation Mobile unit will be providing free health checks for people on the day from 9.30am to 2.15pm.
For more Information
If you would like further information contact Linda Jo Quinn on 087 250 0161 or email ljquinn@westcd.ie .
If you wish to attend please ring 044 93 48571 or call 087 250 0161 to book your place.
Put the date in your diary and pop along to have a cup of tea/coffee and a chat and find out about HOW the different agencies may be able to help you.
