Job Vacancy

Posted on February 16, 2021June 11, 2021 by Stephen Sheppard

The Anne Sullivan Foundation are currently advertising for the position of Donor Engagement and Communications Officer. The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience required to develop and implement a fundraising strategy for the Anne Sullivan Foundation. They will also be experienced in content creation for our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and… Continue Reading Job Vacancy

Yarn Bombing for Deafblind Awareness

Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 by Stephen Sheppard

Our colleagues in Deafblind International ( DBI) have announced a global yarn bombing project for their June 2021 awareness campaign. Yarn bombing is an exciting, fun, and creative way to engage members of the deafblind community in a large scale tactile art project. Each installation around the world will be constructed by people who are deafblind, their families and loved ones, advocates, support staff/… Continue Reading Yarn Bombing for Deafblind Awareness

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2020June 2, 2022 by Stephen Sheppard

The Anne Sullivan Centre would like to wish all our followers and supporters a very Happy and Hopeful New Year. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everybody due to Covid-19 including people who are deafblind. Thankfully we have gotten through it due to the huge dedication and teamwork of our skilled staff, families, volunteers, board of management and the adaptability and resilience of the people we support in our residential, day and outreach… Continue Reading Happy New Year

Resources for Parents

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Louise Martin

There are a number of great online resources for parents for home learning and support while COVID-19 meaures are in place. Today we draw your attention to… The Irish Government’s resources: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/parents-centre/ The Irish National Council for Special Education which provide resources about a different theme every week: https://ncse.ie/online-resources

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Posted on April 16, 2020June 2, 2022 by Louise Martin

As a community, as we get through this time together but apart, below are some resources which we hope you will find useful. Please remember The Anne Sullivan Foundation are also here to support you and can be contacted at (01) 289 8339 or info@annesullivan.ie . EASY TO READ DOCUMENTS The Health Service Executive (HSE)… Continue Reading COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

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News Update

Posted on March 19, 2020June 2, 2022 by Louise Martin

All our lives are undoubtedly being affected as the current situation with COVID-19 develops. We are all having to adapt to this changing reality. Activities at the Anne Sullivan Centre have had to be curtailed, with residents being kept apart. The Advocacy Working Group meetings planned for Spring will now have to be pushed out,… Continue Reading News Update

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Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Groups 2020

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by Louise Martin

Dates have been set for the next Anne Sullivan Foundation (ASF) Advocacy Working Groups for Jan 2020. The Dublin Advocacy Working Group will meet on Wednesday 8th January 2020 from 11am-1pm at the Anne Sullivan Centre, Silverpines, Brewery Road, Co Dublin. Lunch will be provided afterwards. If you’d like to be included for lunch, please… Continue Reading Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Groups 2020

Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Group Meeting

Posted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 by Louise Martin

The next Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Group Meeting will be a joint meeting held in Dublin on Thursday 24th October 2019. It is open to all people who are deafblind and their family members. However, numbers are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. So, please contact Louise Martin… Continue Reading Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Group Meeting

NCSE and ASC brochure published

Posted on September 8, 2019June 2, 2022 by Stephen Sheppard

The Anne Sullivan Centre and National Council for Special Education (NCSE) are proud to have collaborated on the development of a brochure providing information to parents and guardians of children and young people who are deafblind. This publication provides assessment, early intervention and education advice aswell as useful contact details of support organisations. This publication… Continue Reading NCSE and ASC brochure published

Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Group Meetings

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Louise Martin

Dates have been set for the next Anne Sullivan Foundation (ASF) Advocacy Working Groups. The Dublin Advocacy Working Group will meet on Wednesday 22nd May from 11am-1pm at the Anne Sullivan Centre, Silverpines, Brewery Road, Co Dublin. Lunch will be provided afterwards. If you’d like to be included for lunch, please contact Louise Martin before Thursday 16th… Continue Reading Dublin and Cork Advocacy Working Group Meetings

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