Published on Thursday23rdJune2016

New supports to help chidren with disabilities access pre-school

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Parents Representative Lorraine Dempsey, Erica Traynor Childcare provider, Minister Zappone and Teresa Heeney of Early Childhood Ireland at the launch of AIM 

Children with disabilities will have better access to pre-school under a new programme of supports unveiled by Children & Youth Affairs Minister Dr Katherine Zappone. 

Announcing the new Access and Inclusion Model, or AIM, Minister Zappone said

This is an important step to break-down barriers preventing children with disabilities from taking part in the Early Childhood Care and Education Programme.

Parents and pre-school providers who wish to avail of AIM should make their applications now so that they can plan for enrolments in September. Details are available at www.preschoolaccess.ie.

I am committed to working towards a more vibrant, inclusive and tolerant society which supports all children, equally, to realise their potential – today we have taken another important step to achieve that.

For more information read the press release here.