1. Helen Lahert Recently retired: Manager of Advocacy, Citizens Information Board National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities Mainstream advocacy in the Citizens Information Services Horticulture Plant Diseases Agricultural Research Community Development Community Arts National Committee on Volunterring

2. 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

3. Challenges

4. Structure TUPE Each individual as a company Responsibility as employer and company director HR, Health and Safety etc. Responsibility for managing finances

5. To Boldly Go

6. Make it Easier

7. 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