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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https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/event/2020-special-olympics-ireland-winter-games/ Lisburn (12 Nov); Armagh (14 Nov)Lisburn & Armagh Get involved with the 2020 Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games! 192 very excited athletes will be coming to your region from all over the island of Ireland to compete in Alpine Skiing and Floorball. They have been training and preparing for
https://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/wheelchair-hurler-james-mccarthy-ready-to-do-his-country-proud-again/ There’s a very good chance that Limerick-man James McCarthy is Ireland’s most prolific multi-sport international athlete. Recently announced as the vice-captain of the first ever international wheelchair hurling squad, that’s just the latest feather in his already impressively plumed sporting cap. Athletics was his first love and he competed in
https://www.meathsports.ie/disability-sports/learn-2-cycle/ https://www.meathsports.ie/disability-sports/learn-2-cycle/ This programme offers participants the opportunity to learn to cycle in a fun and safe environment. The programme is delivered by a qualified Cycling Ireland instructor from the Cycle Safety School and requires active parental involvement during the sessions. This programme proves invaluable for those taking part providing a great
https://www.corksports.ie/index.cfm/page/learn-to-cycle-programme egistrations are currently being taken for the next Learn To Cycle Programme that will begin in Youghal GAA Club, Youghal, Co. Cork. The programme aims to assist participants to learn to cycle independently in a fun & safe enviroment6 Week Programme (Each session will be 45 minutes in duration)Delivered by Cycling
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