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Fall in Number of Post-Secondary Courses for those with Intellectual Disabilities:

https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2019/1010/1082434-intellectual-disabilities/ There has been a significant fall in the number of post-secondary school courses available through Higher Education institutions for people with intellectual disabilities, according to a new report. In 2014 there were 16 such courses, running in 16 colleges throughout the country. However, by this year that had fallen

October 11, 2019

YouthReach:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/vocational_education_and_training/youthreach.html h If you have left school without any formal qualifications, the Youthreach programme can provide you with opportunities for basic education, personal development, vocational training and work experience. The programme is generally full-time, although part-time courses can be arranged. You can concentrate on a core training area of your choice but

September 17, 2019

‘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

July 19, 2019

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

June 26, 2019

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

June 24, 2019

Life Skills Training for People with Vision Impairments:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/vocational_education_and_training/life_skills_training_for_people_with_a_visual_impairment.html The National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) offers a rehabilitation programme entitled Learning for life for people with a significant degree of sight loss. This includes individuals with impaired vision since birth and those whose vision impairment has occurred later in life (for example, as a result of an

May 30, 2019

Rehabilitation and Training Services for People with Disabilities:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/health_services/health_services_for_people_with_disabilities/rehabilitation_and_training_services_for_people_with_disabilities.html There is a range of employment supports for people with disabilities to help with getting a job and staying in employment. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection provides these supports through local employment services offices and Intreo centres. Vocational training is provided by SOLAS. The Department of Health has responsibility

May 30, 2019

Community Employment Programme:

The Community Employment (CE) programme is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed (or otherwise disadvantaged) to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within local communities. Participants can take up other part-time work during their placement. After the placement, participants are encouraged

May 30, 2019

Disputes about Equality and Discrimination:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/enforcement_and_redress/equality_tribunal.html The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) deals with all complaints of discrimination in employment and access to goods and services. These complaints come under the following equality legislation: The Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015, which prohibit discrimination at work and cover discrimination about: recruitment and promotion; equal pay; working conditions; training or experience;

May 30, 2019


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