Helen Lahert

Helen LahertRecently retired:

Manager of Advocacy, Citizens Information Board

National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities

Mainstream advocacy in the Citizens Information ServicesHorticulturePlant DiseasesAgricultural ResearchCommunity DevelopmentCommunity ArtsNational Committee on Volunterring

Gordon’s Circle

Friend

Ex Work Colleague

Admirer of Gordon’s persistence and resilience

General Support in initial set up of GRIL

Director and Board member of GRIL

Challenges

ChallengesStructure

TUPE

Each individual as a company

Responsibility as employer and company director

HR, Health and Safety etc.

Responsibility for managing finances

To Boldly Go

Make it Easier

The Need for Brokerage and Support

Gordon’s persistence, skills, knowledge and support

Áiseanna Tacaíochta

For and by people with disabilities

Independent support and brokerage

Understanding the needs and desires of individuals

Broadening to support a range of disabilities

Choice and control

Choice