Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 20 October 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters
Supporting People with Disabilities to Live in Communities: Discussion
Ms Aileen Buckley:
In the beginning services were fragmented and signposts were difficult to navigate. Many appointments were only about the child and when we walked into the Crann Centre, it was as though a light came on. The entire family was taken care of and looked after. My daughter was very well taken care of and she participated in many different services. She gained independence and resilience. That she would be able to be the best version of herself was important for us as a family. The setting is wonderful. It is now the one-stop shop for everything for our family and it is continuing into adulthood. We are in another time of transition now. My daughter is in her leaving certificate year and we will be knocking on the door of the Crann Centre for a long time to come.
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