Helen Lahert - The AT Network

Helen Lahert Recently retired: Manager of Advocacy, Citizens Information Board National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities Mainstream advocacy in the Citizens Information Services

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Horticulture Plant Diseases Agricultural Research

Community Development Community Arts National Committee on Volunterring

Gordon’s Circle  Friend  Ex Work Colleague  Admirer of Gordon’s persistence and resilience  General Support in initial set up of GRIL  Director and Board member of GRIL

Challenges

Challenges  Structure  TUPE  Each individual as a company  Responsibility as employer and company director

 HR, Health and Safety etc.  Responsibility for managing finances

To Boldly Go

Make it Easier

The Need for Brokerage and Support  Gordon’s persistence, skills, knowledge and support  Áiseanna Tacaíochta

 For and by people with disabilities  Independent support and brokerage  Understanding the needs and desires of individuals  Broadening to support a range of disabilities  Choice and control  Choice