Donegal Down Syndrome (DDS) is to host an important meeting on Wednesday week for families of people with limited decision-making capacity.
The event will be led by Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Services (DSS).
DSS provides an essential service for people who face difficulties and need support exercising their decision-making capacity.
“This is a unique chance to hear directly about how the new Capacity Act may affect your ability to support your family member or how to arrange for the future when you, too, might need support,” a DDS spokesperson said.
‘A Conversation with Aine Flynn’ will take place in the Station House Hotel (main pic), Letterkenny, on Wednesday, May 8, from 7pm – 8.30pm.
Many people are unclear about how the act affects them and their loved ones, the spokesperson added.
“Decision support arrangements are legally recognised arrangements for people who need support to make certain decisions,” they said.
“This may include, but is not limited to, people with an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, mental health difficulty or dementia. This also includes all people who want to plan for a time when they might lose their capacity.”
The seminar will provide information about the types of arrangements and supports that will be available.
There are limited spaces, so booking is essential via the following eventbrite.ie LINK or contact Donegal Down Syndrome on 074-910 3527.
There is a small charge of €5 to defray costs of refreshments.
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