Informing families of their child’s disability. Best Practice Guidelines: The Cork Pilot Implementation Project

In line with its strong traditional role as an advocate for people with intellectual disability, the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies developed a project which would make a real difference to people with disabilities in Ireland, and particularly to their families. Having consulted with families and people who work in disability services, the National Federation identified the need to develop National Best Practice Guidelines for Informing Families of their Child’s Disability. The guidelines were launched in 2007.