https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/noel-joyce-hax-disability-problem-solving Noel Joyce, head of design at Hax, believes that those living with a disability have a superpower that lets them, in some aspects, see into the future. As part of our efforts to optimise human society into the most efficient mechanism, we attempt to create a world for the
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/training-allowance-for-students-with-a-disability-to-be-axed-38294766.html Hundreds of young school leavers with a disability who take up training programmes this autumn are to have a special allowance axed, it has been confirmed. The rehabilitative training (RT) allowance, worth €31.80 a week per student, will no longer be paid to new entrants. It comes as the
https://autismservicesireland.com/singleBlog.php?b_id=50 The reality of finding a home Tutor in Ireland, where do I begin? I know I am not the only parent that has gone through this struggle and I won’t be the last. The Autism community is filled with such a caring group of parents who are always trying
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2019/0402/1040163-autism-ireland/ A new survey has found that there is strong positive support for autistic people in schools, employment and society generally. The study was commissioned by autism advocacy group AsIAm to coincide with World Autism Awareness Day, which is being marked today. It is estimated that around one in every
https://www.independent.ie/business/small-business/advice-centre/what-obligations-does-an-employer-have-when-dealing-with-disability-in-the-workplace-37344290.html Q: What are my obligations as an employer in relation to disability and reasonable accommodation? A: The topics of disability and reasonable accommodation in employment has become a forefront topic HR of late. Legislation Ireland has legislation set out in which to protect employees that have a disability from
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://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.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
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