Disability and older persons services and information event

Westmeath Community Development Disability Working Group, in conjunction with Independent People with Disabilities and Westmeath County Council, host their annual free Disability/Older Persons Services and Information event in Bloomfield House Hotel on Monday 18 May (10-1.30pm). Minister of State for Disability Emer Higgins has confirmed her attendance at the event.

The event is open to members of the public who can find lots of information that can help people’s circumstances and concerns all under the one roof.

It is being organised and funded by Westmeath Community Development, Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) with Independent People with Disabilities and a small grant from Westmeath County Council.

Successful in previous years, the event brings together service providers and service users; typically attendance is more than 250 and 40 service providers take part.

The guest speakers, commencing at 11am, will deliver interesting information and useful supports. MC for the event is Linda-Jo Quinn, SICAP community development co-ordinator.

This year, the Irish Heart Foundation Mobile unit will provide free health checks from 9.30am to 2.15pm.

If you would like further information, contact Linda Jo Quinn on 087 250 0161 or email ljquinn@westcd.ie; if you wish to attend, ring 044 93 48571 or 087 250 0161 to book your place.