Deirdre Leech (Deafblind Outreach Consultant) and Heather Colson-Osborne (Team Leader at Anne Sullivan Centre) were given the opportunity to represent Ireland at the 9th Deafblind International European Conference in Aalborg, Denmark in September 2018. The theme of the conference was “Touch of Closeness: Maintaining Social Connectedness” so all of the presentations revolved around topics relating… Continue Reading Report from Deafblind International European Conference 2017
“Supporting individuals with CHARGE syndrome in educational and clinical settings” The Anne Sullivan Centre is pleased to announce that it will host a professional workshop on CHARGE syndrome on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 1-4pm at Athlone Institute of Technology . This should be of interest to all classroom teachers, visiting teachers, SNAs, Social Workers,… Continue Reading Upcoming CHARGE Syndrome Workshop
On July 14th 2017, Minister of State for Disability Finian Mc Grath launched a new National Disability Inclusion Strategy spanning 2017 to 2021. The Strategy will take a whole of Government approach to improving the lives of people with disabilities both in a practical sense, and also in creating the best possible opportunities for people with… Continue Reading National Disability Inclusion Strategy launched
Genetic testing is the only way for people to get a definitive diagnosis of Usher Syndrome. A genetic confirmation of Usher Syndome is also necessary to be eligible to participate in gene-based clinical trials such as gene therapy. Learn more about about the latest research into Usher Syndrome here.
Take on this year’s Runamuck for the Anne Sullivan Foundation – Ireland’s original and most popular off-road Fun & Run Challenge! Continue Reading Runamuck for the Anne Sullivan Foundation
