The annual general meeting of IMPACT’s Connacht/Ulster Special Needs Assistants (SNA) branch will take place in Cavan this Saturday (21st November) at the Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, at 10.30am.

IMPACT organiser Eimear Ryan said the branch is delighted to welcome Senator Mary Moran (Louth/East Meath) as a guest speaker at the meeting. "The senator has a strong track record as an advocate for SNAs and recently carried out a survey as reporter to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protections, looking at the role of SNAs" she explained.

Senator Moran is the Labour Party spokesperson on Education, Disability, Equality and Mental Health.

In the afternoon the guest speaker is Sean Patrick Foley (from RTE's 'Living with Autism') who will give a presentation entitled Autism and Me.

Eimear added, "Sean's presentation will include his experiences within the education system, providing an excellent opportunity for SNA members to get a real understanding of the effect of their role within the education system, and the immediate effect on a person's experience of education."

To book a place or request further information, please email Eilise McGarrell.