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Specialisterne, Sap AppHaus, CityWest, Dublin 24, Ireland

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Specialisterne, Sap AppHaus, CityWest, Dublin 24, Ireland

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https://www.specialisterne.ie/

Specialisterne Ireland is a specialist recruitment agency. We
recruit and provide ongoing support in employment to Autistic people and those
with other conditions like ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia/DCD.

We are a national organisation, which partners with local
service providers and businesses to establish the most sustainable programmes
possible while developing a mentorship/management model to enable employers to
expand their recruitment.

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Cumas New Ross, Hewitsland, New Ross, County Wexford

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Cumas New Ross, Hewitsland, New Ross, County Wexford

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Cumas New Ross, Hewitsland, New Ross, County Wexford

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The School Leavers Ability Project is an initiative aimed at persons aged from 16 - 29.  This is an individualised service that supports each person to make choices for their future.

If you would like more information on this project or would like to express an interest please email;  info@schoolleaversap.ie

Alternatively you can contact our Project Team Leader Dayna Bradley by email dayna@schoolleaversap.ie or phone 085 138 0858

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Coolock Development Centre, Bunratty Drive, Bonnybrook, Dublin 17

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Not So Different, Ability Programme, Northside Partnership, Coolock Development Centre, Bunratty Drive, Bonnybrook, Dublin 17

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Not So Different, Ability Programme, Northside Partnership, Coolock Development Centre, Bunratty Drive, Bonnybrook, Dublin 17

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The aim of the Northside Partnership & Not So Different Ability programme is to bring young people aged 18 to 29 years with a formal diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder without an intellectual disability or learning disability who are not currently work ready closer to the labour market.

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County Kildare Leader Partnership, Limerick Road, Jigginstown, Naas, County Kildare

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Ability Programme, County Kildare Leader Partnership, Limerick Road, Jigginstown, Naas, County Kildare

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Ability Programme, County Kildare Leader Partnership, Limerick Road, Jigginstown, Naas, County Kildare

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Ability is co-financed by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020
The aim of our Ability Programme is to support young people, aged 16-19 years, with a disability who are not in education, training or employment.

We work with young people who are not engaging in services to create a plan for their future through:

using a person centred approach

creating personal action plans,

tailor-made education and training programmes

employment supports

supporting people back to education and training

support employers in Kildare to be more inclusive

How we support Ability Programme participants:

We support project participants who are not currently engaging with other services by using a range of person-centred approaches including the development of a personal action plan to identify training needs in personal/social and employment focused skills.

We get to know each participant and assist them in creating personal goals.

We assist young people to develop the confidence and independence required to participate in education, training and employment.

We support people to identify suitable education and training options.

We support employers to upskill and become more inclusive and provide more meaningful roles for people with disabilities.

There are set eligibility criteria for this Programme:

Aged between 16-19 years. (Proof of age will be required)

Have a diagnosis of a disability or in receipt of disability allowance

View information flyers here: Information for Employers - Ability Programme Information for Young People - Ability Programme RECRUITING EMPLOYERS 2020:
Connected - Respected - Included
Press Release Employer Engagement
Please Complete the following Questionnaire :
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLM3RZY For further information please email our Project worker Carol:
Please note the Ability Programme is not accepting new referrals at the moment - March 2021.

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Ability Programme - County Kildare LEADER Partnership

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Ability is co-financed by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020 The aim of our Ability Programme is to support young people, aged 16-19 years, with a disability who are not in education, training or employment.

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Roscrea Primary Care Centre, Templemore Road, Scart, Roscrea, County Tipperary

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St. Cronans Association Ltd, Grange, Templemore Road, Roscrea, County Tipperary

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St. Cronans Association Ltd, Grange, Templemore Road, Roscrea, County Tipperary

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The ROOTSability programme (Reaching Out Open to Success) will support 24 young people aged 20-29 years with mild-moderate intellectual disability and/or autism to progress to enter the workplace and/or to assume a meaningful and sustainable social role within their own community.

This website page is under construction and more information will follow soon.

In the meantime, if you are interested in joining the 2nd intake of participants on the ROOTSability programme in 2020, please contact Paul Farrell paul.farrell@cronans.ie or call 087 7187288

If you are an employer or a community organisation who may be able to offer one of our candidates employment, work experience or a volunteering role, please contact
Paul Farrell paul.farrell@cronans.ie or call 087 7187288

You can also download more information by clicking on the link below

Ability is co-financed by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.

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The ROOTSability programme (Reaching Out Open to Success) will support 24 young people aged 20-29 years with mild-moderate intellectual disability and/or autism to progress to enter the workplace and/or to assume a meaningful and sustainable social role within their own community. This website page is under construction and more information will follow soon.

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Burnell Square, Malahide Road, Northern Cross, Dublin 17

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Blossom Ireland, Burnell Square, Malahide Road, Northern Cross, Dublin 17

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Blossom Ireland, Burnell Square, Malahide Road, Northern Cross, Dublin 17

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Blossom Ireland | Empowering People with Intellectual Disabilities

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Blossom Ireland empowers young people with intellectual disabilities and their families through accessible education, resources, advocacy & wraparound supports.

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Dublin City University, Collins Ave Ext, Whitehall, Dublin 9, Ireland

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DCU Ability offers a range of practical and learner-centred interventions to enable young adults with a disability to move towards their work and education goals. The DCU Ability project has been running since early 2019. To date it has supported 117 course participants nationally, through both its campus and online courses.

The 16-week ‘Works for Me’ campus course is aimed at young adults with intellectual disabilities. The course builds upon participants’ understanding of work and supports them to explore ideas for their own working future. It includes two training periods and a work experience placement with a DCU employer, as well as a ‘Next Steps’ toolkit for participants to use with their families and support staff after the course has ended.

Further information about DCU Ability available at:  www.dcu.ie/ability

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Ability Project (Step Up Project) Training Programmes Offaly Local Development

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This project is for: 15 - 29 year olds In receipt of Disability Allowance Experiencing ongoing mental health difficulties and/or mild learning difficulties An Individual Progression Plan is developed for each participant. Participants will be supported through continuous one to one sessions over the life of the project, learning to self-evaluate and identify their individual needs, barriers and interests.

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Dillon House, Porters Road, Coolmine Industrial Estate, Dublin 15

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Empower, Ability Programme, Dillon House, Porters Road, Coolmine Industrial Estate, Dublin 15

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Empower, Ability Programme, Dillon House, Porters Road, Coolmine Industrial Estate, Dublin 15

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Inspired is a community project for young adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) based in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Participants attend Inspired 5 days a week to pursue a dedicated programme aimed at developing their continued education, employability and community participation. There are 3 branches to our activities, all of which align with the strategic priorities of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities.

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Limerick Youth Service Ability Programme,                5 Lower Glentworth Street, Limerick

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Limerick Youth Service Ability Programme,                5 Lower Glentworth Street, Limerick

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Limerick Youth Service | Supporting Youth Activity in Limerick City and County

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Ability will support a young person who may not currently be ready to enter employment and/or education/training by using a range of person-centered approaches.

Provide a young person with tailored/individualised interventions that support their employment prospects.

Mentor and coach young people to develop the confidence and skills required to participate/transition through education, training and employment.

Young people will be supported to achieve their goals and aspirations through career guidance practices in one-one and group based sessions.

The Ability Team will work with and build the capacity of employers and organisations to offer work placements and employment opportunities for young people with disabilities.

Support young people and their families as well as service providers to ensure a young person is reaching their full potential.

Support them in engaging with the wider community, creating a meaningful social roles.

The Ability Programme is open to young people who live in the Limerick City Metropolitan Area or Surrounds & have a diagnosis of one of the following:

Hidden Disability

Learning Disability

Mental Health Condition

Autistic Spectrum Disorder

In addition the young person must be:

In receipt of disability allowance, invalidity pension or illness benefit for more than three months.

or

An existing participant of Limerick Youth Service.

or

Referred to our project by relevant organisations or services supporting young people with disabilities.

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Ability Programme | Limerick Youth Service | Supporting Youth Activity in Limerick City and County

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Ability will support a young person who may not currently be ready to enter employment and/or education/training by using a range of person-centered approaches. Provide a young person with tailored/individualised interventions that support their employment prospects. Mentor and coach young people to develop the confidence and skills required to participate/transition through education, training and employment.

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Cumas New Ross, Hewitsland, New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland

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Cumas New Ross, Hewitsland, New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland

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Cumas New Ross, Hewitsland, New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland

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Croke Street, Thurles Townparks, Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland

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Croke Street, Thurles , Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland

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Croke Street, Thurles , Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland

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Youth Work Ireland Tipperary,
Ability Programme
(0504) 23426

Youth work Ireland Tipperary is a dynamic and innovative youth work provider. We are a youth service which is forward thinking, creative and passionate about exploring opportunities and facing challenges with our young people. We respond to local needs and continue to grow to be a leader in youth service provision.

Youth work Ireland Tipperary is running an Ability project to support young people from Co. Tipperary with a diagnosed disability in which their disability may impact their employability train-ability and 21st century living skills. These young people are furthest from the labour market and experience challenges socially, functionally and educationally. The key aim for the participants on the Ability project is to give young people opportunity to develop practical and functional skills to enable them to participate fully in their communities.

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Colaiste Ide, Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas North, Dublin 11, Ireland

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Colaiste Ide, Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas North, Dublin 11, Ireland

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Colaiste Ide, Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas North, Dublin 11, Ireland

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Ability Programme, Roscommon Leader Partnership, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon.

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Ability Programme

The aim of the Ability Programme is to support Young people with Disabilities, through the development of Person Centred Plans with support from Mentors, to achieve their personal goals. The project will support the transition from school to further education/training and improve employability prospects by linking training to work, improving motivation, building confidence & enhancing personal skills. This will be enabled through the provision of certified programs with work placement and ensuring the participants engage in meaningful roles in their local communities through volunteering, civic and social engagement.

Mentors will support young people with a range of disabilities to develop person-centred transition support plans. These plans will identify the needs, goals and ambitions of the young people relating to transition to further and higher education, into employment and obtaining meaningful social roles in their communities. The mentors will support participants to deal with and overcome any obstacles they may meet such as transport, dealing with anxiety, budgeting, independent living etc. Inbuilt into the project is an understanding that individuals have varying abilities and needs and that the requirements of supports from mentor will vary based on the goals of each participant and their level of skills and abilities to achieve these goals.
We envisage that the cohort of participants that we support under this project are likely to fall into a number of categories: those who will need support at QQI levels 2,3 and 4 and those who may be interested in progressing onto QQI levels 5,6 and 7. Access to mainstream community training will be provided by GRETB and where necessary specific modules will be provided to those participating in this programme.
As part of this project, AIT will work with the partners and the mentors in the project to develop models and approaches to supporting individuals to transition into third level.
Awareness raising toolkits and training will be rolled out to local communities to increase their awareness of the abilities of people with disabilities and also promote equality. Employer Information Sessions will be organized & a toolkit for training developed.
This is a partnership model bringing together knowledge & expertise of Roscommon LEADER Partnership, Brothers of Charity Roscommon Region, Galway and Roscommon Education & Training Board, Athlone Institute of Technology, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Roscommon Employability Service and HSE to support the development of the project. We will establish a collaborative wrap-around way of working, exploring collectively the best way of enhancing opportunities for young people with disabilities.

The launch of the Ability Programme took place on Monday, October 14th in Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. please click here for further information

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The aim of the Ability Programme is to support Young people with Disabilities, through the development of Person Centred Plans with support from Mentors, to achieve their personal goals. The project will support the transition from school to further education/training and improve employability prospects by linking training to work, improving motivation, building confidence & enhancing personal skills.

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Wexford Local Development Enniscorthy, Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland

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Ability Programme.   Wexford Local Development Enniscorthy, Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland

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Ability Programme.   Wexford Local Development Enniscorthy, Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland

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Ability | Wexford Local Development (wld.ie)

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54 Penrose Wharf,
Penrose Quay,
Cork City.
021-455 2557

Ability@Work is a dedicated supported employment service which aims to bring young people with intellectual disabilities and/ or autism closer to the labour market. This Programme is to assist jobseekers at key transition points between education, training and employment.

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Ability Fingal Leader Partnership

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Ability South Tipp
Knockanrawley Resource Centre
Tipperary Town
E34 D832

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3/4 St Agnes Rd, Kimmage, Dublin, D12 VAA8, Ireland

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Dublin South City Partnership Ability Programme                           3/4 St Agnes Rd, Crumlin Village, Crumlin, Dublin, D12 VAA8

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Dublin South City Partnership Ability Programme                           3/4 St Agnes Rd, Crumlin Village, Crumlin, Dublin, D12 VAA8

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DSCP Ability programme works with young people aged 18 – 29 offering support and guidance to develop positive pathways to work and study. Ability connects young people experiencing emotional, psychological and mental health challenges and co-occurring disabilities with Guidance Workers to assist them engage with work and/or study, learn new skills, find volunteering and take steps towards finding sustainable employment.

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H333+44 Letterfrack, County Galway, Ireland

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Forum Connemara - Ability Programme, Letterfrack, County Galway, Ireland

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Forum Connemara - Ability Programme, Letterfrack, County Galway, Ireland

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https://padlet.com/adelapp/c16u4rgrm6968cgm

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Clonakilty Credit Union (Muintir Clanna Caoilte CU Ltd.,), Maulnaskehy, Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland

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Ability Programme, West Cork Development Partnership, Credit Union Building, Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland

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Ability Programme, West Cork Development Partnership, Credit Union Building, Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland

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Down Syndrome Ireland, Ballymount Drive, Robinhood, Dublin, Ireland

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Down Syndrome Ireland, Ballymount Drive, Dublin, Ireland

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Down Syndrome Ireland, Ballymount Drive, Dublin, Ireland

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Our new online Ability Programme

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we are delighted to announce the launch of an online version of our Ability Programme, " Ability Online ". Adults with Down syndrome are offered the opportunity to study a range of topics from our Adult Education Programme over a ten week course. We are inviting adults to take part in our new online Ability Programme, which will combine online tasks and group zoom discussions. The online workshops aim to equip adults with the skills to live and work independently, while the zoom sessions aim to support social connections & friendships. An online version of this programme gives adults from every branch in Ireland the chance to take part in the programme.

Ability Online is partially funded through a larger progamme called Ability which is co-financed by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020. The course is open to members with Down syndrome who are 18-29 years old. The programme is free of charge to Down Syndrome Ireland members.

For more information about this new online programme download your copy of the Ability Online Prospectus .

Our second round of Ability Online for adults aged between 18 and 29 began in January 2021 with 24 students studying online nationwide. We are now taking expressions of interest in the third round of the course that will begin in Easter. For more information and to express an interest please email @downsyndrome.ie or lisamartin@downsyndrome.ie .
Here is some feedback from our current students:
I really enjoyed the course so far. It is lovely to meet people from other parts of Ireland on Zoom. I would encourage people to take part in this course because they would be working to improve their ability and their Independence (Michelle Whelehan, Co. Meath)

I took part in the online ability course as my parents thought it would be interesting for me as I took a year out of my 3rd level hospitality course due to covid-19. My parents were right I am really enjoying the course . I would advise anyone thinking about taking part to do so as it's very interesting good fun and very educational (Stephen Doherty, Donegal)

I am so delighted to be a part of the Ability online group. I look forward to our Zoom sessions every week and now even more so as I am off work due to level 5 restrictions. I would highly recommend this programme to all young adults as it is a very different experience and there is so much to learn from the course but also from other likeminded people. It most definitely improves our skills in the areas of conversation, listening and IT. Well done Down Syndrome Ireland (Conor Griffin, Kerry).

People with Down syndrome want to work and represent a substantial source of untapped commitment and talent. In Ireland, less than 5% of adults with Down syndrome secure meaningful employment and we in Down Syndrome Ireland are working to change that.

Our Ability Programme breaks down barriers and provides people with Down syndrome access to meaningful employment opportunities.

Aimed at all school leavers and adults with Down syndrome across the country, the approach of the programme is two-pronged:

We offer a bespoke person-centred education and training programme which prepares adults with Down syndrome for employment.

We also develop direct links with employers around the country through a programme of partnership initiatives aimed at securing long-term employment for adults with Down syndrome across a broad range of sectors.

Education and Training

Down Syndrome Ireland run adult education programmes that offer an alternative option to the traditional day-service route. School-leavers have the option of studying our literacy and technology course, Latch - On or our active citizenship course, We also run a bespoke Work Skills course which is designed to help adults with Down syndrome close the gap between education and meaningful employment in the world of work.

The course is compiled of interactive videos centred on employment and is based on a project developed by Accenture called the Skills to Succeed Academy.

The course is divided into three modules:

-You and Your Career looks at the individual and what their interests and motivations are. Students also learn about the different types of jobs and careers that are available.

-Getting a Job examines the practical process of applying for a job. Students will practise all aspects from job adverts, application forms, CVs and interviews.

-Success in Work prepares students for professional life and looks at social behaviour expected in the workplace. Students will practise roleplays and learn about timekeeping.

If possible, students are encouraged to take part in work experience in their local area during their course.

We offer students a number of options.

Students can study all three courses together giving a full-time alternative to entering a day centre.

Adults who have already completed our existing education programmes, Latch-On and MOTE, can avail of our Work Skills Course (1 day per week for 2 years or 2 days per week for 1 year, depending on the commitments of students).

School leavers and adults aged 18-30 who have not previously participated in our programmes will be offered a new three-year programme, which will run 4 days a week.

You can download further information about our Ability Programme here.

If you would like to find out about or start an adult education course in your area, please contact Lisa Martin - Head of Adult Education at lisamartin@downsyndrome.ie or call us on 01-5632450.

Workplace opportunities

Supporting adults to make informed choices about their work and careers and providing them with the necessary resources to seek, obtain and be successful in gaining employment is a core element of the programme.

For this reason, Ability also consists of pre-employment training, varied work experiences and specific work placements in the students' local community which are likely to progress into meaningful employment.

To date, we have helped support adults gain meaningful employment opportunities with employers such as in hair salons across Ireland as a result of our hairdressing assistant training programme with ALFAPARF Milano. Other successful employment placements to date have been with the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), in the hotel and catering industry, in leisure centres and in office administration. We have partnered with many more employers and are always on the lookout for more exciting employment opportunities for adults with Down syndrome.

We aim to have 220 school leavers and adults with Down syndrome graduate the Ability Programme and gain meaningful employment by 2021 and are currently engaging with a wide range of progressive organisations who see people with disabilities as key to making their organisation more diverse and inclusive.

Interested in finding out more? Please contact our Head of Adult Employment and Projects, Aoife Gaffney by email at aoife@downsyndrome.ie.

Are you an employer?

Companies who employ people with Down syndrome report that those employees are committed and motivated, and often only need an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities.

The positive impact on the person with Down syndrome is substantial. Working helps improve confidence, increase social connectivity and integrate the individual into the local community.

If you are an employer, we ask you not to make assumptions about what a person with Down syndrome can do. We ask you to consider the skills, abilities and aspirations of each individual.

We can provide support to you around looking at job roles and responsibilities in your organisation that would provide meaningful work for an adult with Down syndrome. We can also provide support around contracts and any materials that may need to be written to support the individual and employer training to ensure awareness around working with adults with Down syndrome.

If you are an employer who wishes to employ a person with Down syndrome, we are here to support you. Please contact our Head of Adult Employment and Projects, Aoife Gaffney at aoife@downsyndrome.ie.

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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we are delighted to announce the launch of an online version of our Ability Programme, " Ability Online ". Adults with Down syndrome are offered the opportunity to study a range of topics from our Adult Education Programme over a ten week course.

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Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Redcow, Dublin, D12 CX37, Ireland

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Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Redcow, Dublin, D12 CX37, Ireland

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Step Ahead - Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

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IRD Duhallow, James O'Keeffe Institute, Demesne, Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland

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https://www.irdduhallow.com/

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Irish Wheelchair Association, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf East, Dublin 3, Ireland

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Irish Wheelchair Association, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf East, Dublin 3, Ireland

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Irish Wheelchair Association, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf East, Dublin 3, Ireland

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Our award winning Ability Programme supports 18-29 year olds with a physical disability, who want to get closer to work.

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Mayoralty Street, Lagavooren, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

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Mayoralty Street, Lagavooren, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

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Mayoralty Street, Lagavooren, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

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Providing Equal Employment Routes - https://www.walk.ie/what-we-do/ability-funded-project-peer/

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Reaching Employment Ambitions in Life - https://www.walk.ie/what-we-do/ability-funded-project/index.php