☘️ Irish Autism & Special Education News

Official Irish Government & Statutory Resources

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🏛️ Department & Agency Links (1-10)

• 🇮🇪 Department of Education (Gov.ie)
• 📜 AT Grant Scheme (Circular 0010-2013 (DES Assistive Tech Scheme))
• 🏫 National Council for Special Education (NCSE)
• 📍 Find Your Local SENO (NCSE Form 3)
• 🏥 Health Service Executive (HSE)
• 👶 HSE Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNT)
• ℹ️ Citizens Information — AT in Schools
• 💶 Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA)
• 👩‍⚕️ Carer's Allowance (Department of Social Protection)
• 🏛️ Dept of Children, Equality, Disability & Youth

⚖️ Statutory Rights & Agencies (11-20+)

• ⚖️ EPSEN Act 2004 (Irish Statute Book)
• 📋 Disability Act 2005 (Assessment of Need)
• 🇺🇳 UN Convention Rights (UN CRPD Art. 21/24)
• 🧩 AsIAm Ireland (National Autism Charity)
• 🤝 Enable Ireland Assistive Technology Service
• 🖐️ Lámh Key Word Signing Ireland
• 💰 Revenue VAT Refund on Medical Equipment
• 📊 National Disability Authority (NDA)
• ✏️ State Examinations Commission (RACE Accommodations)
• 🏛️ Oireachtas Special Education Parliamentary Records