I started working with George who has Cerebral Palsy, when he was 14 years of age in 2016. His mother and sole carer was struggling to find the right supports. He was attending his local special school and I organised the services of 2 personal assistants to work shifts around Georges busy schedule. George is an avid gardener and designed his own vegetable garden where he loves to spend time. George received a Hero award for his part in the successful resuscitation of a sports coach in the gym where he attends. This inspired George to complete a first responder’s course. I assisted George and his Mum with a re-build of a purchased bungalow to accommodate George’s self contained apartment to enhance his supported independence.
George completed his applied Leaving Cert in 2020 and went into work part-time in Naas Hospital supported by KARE. Covid-19 was a very challenging time for George as he loved traveling. He is back visiting his favourite places, Tramore, CentreParcs adapted accommodation and taking holidays abroad. George loves living in his own self contained apartment attached to the family home. He was devasted when he couldn’t do his theory test and so I organised a trip to Mondello Park and trialled a racing simulator with Digital Motor Sport. He now drives virtually in the comfort of his own apartment.
Thank you to George and his mother for allowing me to publish this.
