TeamUp's innovative buddy system allows people with Down Syndrome & ID to receive support in a group setting. Opportunity for two-way learning, InclusionForAll
@Downsynnews@adidas@ChrisNikic Delighted to read this. Finding comfortable runners is very difficult and I often wonder about the impact ill fitting runners have on my own daughters participation in sport.
There's a great cause in our community that needs your support. Every little bit helps! Please consider donating or sharing to make a difference for those who truly deserve it. https://t.co/CCnC8J5WLF
Delighted to see @HMcEntee beginning plans for mandatory student teacher placements in special education settings.
Our two-way learning through the Team Up model @TourismHospDept MTU has been living that vision for some time—giving Home Economics trainee teachers hands-on experience alongside students with Down Syndrome in a shared kitchen space.
Proud to have been ahead of the curve and now seeing national policy seeking what's offered through the Team Up For Home Economics model. @noelgmurray
I have asked the Teaching Council to start a process to move towards a mandatory assessed placement period in a special education needs setting for all student teachers.
The countdown to awards night is on — just over two weeks to go! We're absolutely delighted and honoured to be shortlisted, alongside our amazing partners @TourismHospDept, for an @EDUAwardsIRL in the category of "Best Community Academic Collaboration".
Our nomination celebrates Team Up for Home Economics — a co-created, two-way learning programme that partnered second-year MTU Home Economics & Business students with community students with Down Syndrome for a hands-on, kitchen-based culinary course.
A powerful example of the incredible impact that emerges when community and academia join forces to create meaningful, high-value programming.
Sincere gratitude to all students, @bbomahony, Siobhán Gough and @noelgmurray .
Thrilled to be shortlisted with our collaborating partners @TourismHospDept at MTU, for the 2025 Education Awards, for Best Community Academic Collaboration for the "Team Up for Home Economics" programme. 🔥🔥🔥
The community-academic collaboration; Team Up for Home Economics with MTU is back in 2025 and commences this coming Friday, 7th of February. All students are very excited to get started on this two-way learning inclusive education initiative! 🔥
ENROLLING NOW! Team Up AquaFit for participants 10 yrs and over with Down Syndrome or other Intellectual Disability (ID). In Bishopstown Leisureworld, this programme uses a buddy system to ensure one-to-one support. Each participant with ID turns up in the pool with a family member who is over 18 years and both enjoy a fun aerobic workout to music, while the family member provides any necessary additional support that may be required. This is a fun workout with a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Only the participant with ID pays, family member goes free.
1:30pm - https://t.co/6DZ4rNIRZT
Segregation isn’t the solution.
The Government of Saskatchewan’s plan to expand segregated classrooms isolates students with disabilities and undermines their right to belong and thrive. Inclusive classrooms benefit all students.
Read our response and join @InclusionCA and @InclusionSK in advocating for a more inclusive education system: https://t.co/1B9fTe2r7A