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‘People with Disabilities are Some of the Best Problem-Solvers in our Society’

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

Training Allowance for Students with a Disability to be Axed:

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

Autism Services Ireland Blog: The Reality of Finding a Home Tutor

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

Positive Support for People with Autism – Survey:

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

What Obligations does an Employer have when Dealing with Disability in the Workplace?

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

Autism at Work Scheme Aims to Boost Employment:

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

HSE Home Sharing Scheme-Sligo/Leitrim:

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.

Trinity College Dublin Installs First Disabled Bicycle Parking Facilities:

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

Supporting People with Autism to Access Employment:

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:

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