Scotland and Disability: Governmental welfare changes and the issues of power of attorney vs. guardianship.

PLEASE PENCIL IN YOUR DIARY THIS VERY IMPORTANT DATE: SAT 12^TH OF MARCH 2-5PM!

The Autism Treatment Trust and FAIR are holding a forum for parents and carers of children and young people with learning disabilities or autism. There will be two presentations and the opportunity to talk to people from a number of specialist support agencies.

Margaret Hurcombe of FAIR will talk about the government’s proposed changes to the welfare system that will potentially affect every child and adult with learning disabilities in Edinburgh, their families and their carers.

Alan Davies, from McCash and Hunter, Solicitors of Perth, will give a presentation on ‘Attorney Versus Guardianship’

The forum will be held on Saturday 12^th March 2011 between 2-5pm at FAIR/ Enable.

We have invited a number of other related organisations, charities and special need schools to present and discuss their services. Each organisation will have a table/stand and you can freely discuss the issues that are relevant to your situation with any of these associations. The event is free, starting at 2pm, the presentations are due to commence at 3pm. Coffee, Tea etc available at the Enable cafe.

It is a drop in format, no booking is required, however it would help our organisation to know if you are interested to attend with your family. Please contact Mariana at the Autism Treatment Trust by e-mail: admin@autismtrust.org.uk or phone 0131 558 7444.

Hope to see you there!