Further highlights from our 'Works for Me' graduation!
Graduates were joined by our Project Leads @deirdre_corby and @gerscanlon as well as #InclusiveEmployers from across @DCU.
We are grateful to @pobal for managing our project funding @welfare_ie.
Thanks also to @INHEForum
Celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities and the achievements of all our learners at @DCU Ability.
We're proud to support access to higher education initiatives for people with intellectual disabilities.
#IDPWD2022#PurpleLights22@pobal@welfare_ie@INHEForum
The โchoiceโ to go to higher education is not always made easy or available to people with intellectual disabilities. However, as @05Yap said on the day:
โWhen we dream big and when others dream big for us, we can achieve our potential.โ
Letโs dream big together! #IDPWD
Our @DCU 'Works for Me' placements have come to an end!
We'd like to say a huge thank you to our DCU Campus Employers for providing fantastic work experiences for our learners:
#AllHallows@DCUInterFaith Restaurant
@BusinessDCU@LondisDCU@DCURooms @DCUSportsWellbe
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@pobal
Delighted to attend the first ever @INHEForum Symposium. Excellent national and international presentations!
Special thanks to our @DCU Ability graduate Bryan for a fantastic presentation about his course experiences at the multimedia stations.
@pobal@welfare_ie@TalbotGroup
๐ก'Works for Me' Placement Spotlight 7๐ก
Our final spotlight!
Ella Jane is working as Centre Assistant with the wonderful @DCUInterFaith team.
Ella Jane says: โI am doing the work very well. I am more confident doing the job. The team is amazing.'
@SJOGLiffey@pobal@welfare_ie
๐ก@DCU Ability 'Works for Me' Spotlight 6๐ก
Daniel is working as a Sports Centre Assistant with the busy team @DCUSportsWellbe.
Daniel says: 'It's cool! I like helping with the cooling down after class.'
#SameChance#WorkExperience@WALK_IRL@pobal@welfare_ie
We will start a project focusing on employment in 2023.
We're recruiting 6 people with an intellectual disability to be a part of the working group leading the project.
Deadline for applications - 11th of December.
More info at this link:
https://t.co/9QJyYTRair
@HelenMcLeane @DCU@StMichaelsHouse@pobal@INHEForum Thank you so much @HelenMcLeane - it's our pleasure to work with you and learn from you. Our course has really benefitted from your expertise.
๐ก'Works for Me' Spotlight 5๐ก
Peter and Karl work as assistants with the brilliant team @DCU Glasnevin restaurant.
Peter: โI love it. Iโm good at the drinks and cleaning tablesโ.
Karl: โThe staff are all very nice, they help you in the jobs you want to doโ.
@StMichaelsHouse
@RaymondGalligan Thank you Raymond, we have been delighted to work the team at Saoirse hub. Many congratulations to the guys on their brilliant placement.
๐ก@DCU โWorks for Meโ Placement Spotlight 4๐ก
Jennifer is working as a store assistant with the brilliant @LondisDCU team.
Jennifer says: โI never want it to end. I really enjoy working with all the staff.โ
#SameChance@StMichaelsHouse@pobal@welfare_ie@INHEForum
๐ก'Works for Me' Spotlight 3๐ก
Oscar is working as an office assistant in @DCURooms
He says: โI really enjoy it a lot. Doing the post and the parcels is a lot of fun.โ
Congratulations Oscar, and thank you to the great team @DCU Accommodation.
@gheelautism@pobal@welfare_ie
๐ก'Works for Me' Spotlight 2!๐ก
Roisin is really enjoying her work as an office assistant with @BusinessDCU Reception team.
Assistant Faculty Manager Dominika comments: "Roisin is very engaged, hard working and an absolute pleasure to have on our team at DCUBS"
@StewartsCare @DCU
๐ก'Works for Me' Placement Spotlight 1๐ก
Mark is working as an estates assistant at beautiful @DCU#AllHallows campus๐
Mark says: โItโs good to meet new people. Itโs good to be outdoorsโ
Thank you Paddy and team for this fantastic work experience! @AvistaCLG@pobal@welfare_ie
Our @DCU 'Works for Me' learners have almost completed their first 'train' period. Great learning in class and preparations for work. Meeting our DCU work experience bosses next week! @pobal@welfare_ie@INHEForum#SameChance#InclusiveEmployer
For the first time ever, AHEAD have included a sub-theme focused on best practice in higher education for supporting students with intellectual disabilities specifically.
How exciting!! We are looking forward to attending this years conference.