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Disability Respite Services in Co. Donegal - identification of needs & experiences of users
Respite support is widely considered to be one of the most critical supports offered to those with a disability and their families. It...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Aug 8, 2025


Podcast - Behind the chaos, coffee & complex needs
We all know how important it is to find your tribe - those that "get it" - this journey of parenting a child or adult with a disability....
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jun 3, 2025


Project WAVE at ATU Donegal
We were so lucky to be invited into ATU to meet the students of Project WAVE (Working towards Academic and Vocational Equity) to learn...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Apr 28, 2025


Donegal Libraries Easter events & Social Stories
Donegal Library Service Looking for something to do over the Easter holidays? The Donegal libraries Spring into Storytime event is taking...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Apr 7, 2025


Get on your bike in Donegal!
A range of inclusive bikes are now available in west Donegal allowing those with impaired mobility, including wheelchair users and their...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Feb 10, 2025


Speech & Language – Support with Feeding with Speech Therapist Karen Melvin
Karen Melvin is an experienced SLT working in the Derry/Donegal area. She specialises in working with adults, young people and children...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Nov 24, 2024


SNPN Donegal Respite Project
What is Respite? Respite care means taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else. It is also...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Nov 3, 2024


Budget 2025...
This 2025 budget promised to be an interesting one, as a general election is expected before March next year. So what did the Budget 2025...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Oct 1, 2024


ASPACE2 Multi-Sensory Centre
SNPN Donegal are hosting a sensory play session on the afternoon of bank holiday Monday 3rd of February 2025. This event is free but...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Aug 31, 2024


"Fun for All" in Buncrana
The town of Buncrana in Inishowen is a beautiful place to visit that has many accessible and inclusive features for both residents and...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Aug 27, 2024


Preparing for school & back to school
Whether it’s a new school or new class, preschool, primary, post-primary or even college this time of year can be challenging for many...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Aug 18, 2024


ASSESSMENT OF NEED (AON), what is it and why does your child need one?
SNPN Donegal caught up with Andrew Murnaghan & Patrick Kevans of KM Solicitors to discuss the Assessment of Need process and how every...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jul 18, 2024


Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jul 9, 2024


Jackson's Hotel Ballybofey - ASD sensory packs
Jackson Hotel is a 4 star hotel located on the banks of the River Finn and beautiful Drumboe Woods. They offer quality accommodation for...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jul 9, 2024


Tropical World Letterkenny
Tropical World is a unique nature experience based in Letterkenny Co. Donegal. They are a fully licensed zoo with an outstanding array of...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jul 9, 2024


Surfing & making friends @ the beach with Liquid Therapy & SNPN Donegal
We are delighted to partner with the amazing Liquid Therapy for a Surfing & making friends @ the beach event on Tuesday the 16th of July...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jun 24, 2024


SNPN Donegal host a free legal information & advice clinic in Letterkenny with KM Solicitors
We are delighted to welcome Andrew Murnaghan & Patrick Kevans to Letterkenny on the 4th of July 2024 at 6pm in Dillons hotel. Places are...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jun 24, 2024


SNPN Donegal host a free webinar on Play Therapy Wednesday, 26th June 2024
Link to register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpcOypqzIoE9ImL_os011ThQpYVhTIvgvk
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jun 24, 2024


SNPN host free webinar - Managing Challenges & Emotions in a Caring Role Thursday 13th June 2024
Link to register https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtdOGvqTspHdcOuL5ZkRveLXhh2h0dSWEN
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jun 9, 2024


We Carry Kevan backpack available to hire in Co. Donegal
The We Carry Kevan (WCK) backpack carrier device [https://wecarrykevan.org/] is designed for individuals with a disability to go where...
Special Needs Parents Network Donegal
Jun 8, 2024
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