https://www.downsyndromecentre.ie/ https://www.downsyndromecentre.ie/ The Down Syndrome Centre was founded by Peter Gaw and his wife, Mary as a result of their frustration at not being able to access relevant services for their two youngest children, both of whom have Down syndrome. Our charity has been around for a few years and,
https://autism.ie/ https://autism.ie/ A profile of our organisation: The Irish Society for Autism was created in 1963, and has long campaigned for the cause of Autism in Ireland and Worldwide. We are the longest established specialist service for people with Autism in Ireland. The Society was formed with the goals of
https://www.rte.ie/news/2019/0530/1052615-autism-at-work/ In Ireland, 80% of people on the autism spectrum are unemployed, and it can be very difficult for them to find employers who can accommodate their special needs. A new initiative is looking beyond the challenges of people with autism and focusing on harnessing their abilities. Nick Rankin works
https://nda.ie/Resources/Factsheets/NDA-Factsheet-2-Employment/NDA-Factsheet-2-Employment.pdf
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/lifestyle/becoming-a-host-family-for-a-child-or-adult-with-a-disability-38196381.html A scheme involving caring for and sharing your home with a child or an adult with a disability and/or autism was outlined at an information evening in the the Radisson Hotel recently. The Home Sharing Scheme is a short break scheme facilitated by the HSE in Sligo and Leitrim.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/media/pressrel/hse-home-sharing-scheme-sligo-leitrim.html The Home Sharing Scheme is a short break scheme facilitated by the HSE in Sligo and Leitrim. It involves caring for and sharing your home with a child or an adult with a disability and/or autism. The Home Sharing Scheme is flexible. Host families or Host Carers offer a
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/trinity-college-dublin-installs-first-disabled-bicycle-parking-facilities-1.3936287 Trinity College Dublin has installed disabled bicycle parking facilities, the first college in Ireland to do so. The spaces, which allow for wider, hand-operated tricycles, as well as regular bikes, are clearly signposted, step-free and located next to a ramp. Trinity College’s director of disability services, Declan Treanor, welcomed anyone with a disability
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2019/0621/1056669-supporting-people-with-autism-to-access-employment/ Around 15,000 people with autism in Ireland could be suitable candidates for lots of jobs, particularly in the data analytics and tech sectors. Specialisterne Ireland is a specialist employment agency that helps people with autism to access employment, and helps employers recruit and retain people with autism. Autism is
ISB Mobility Blog: https://www.isbmobility.ie/Blog Here at ISB mobility we strive to give our customers best in mobility products and advice through our comprehensive combination of product knowledge and excellent customer service.We have a complete product base to call from and through connection with the best manufacturers of mobility products both
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