WALK PEER Programme

Providing Equal Employment Routes for 16-24 year olds with a disability. Bridging the gap to mainstream employment, education & training

[Sylvia Thompson @sthompsonIT]

The Green Kitchen Cafe in Walkinstown ⁦@greenkitchendub⁩ is a refreshing example of a #SocialEnterprise with a welcome for all ⁦@WALKPEERProgram⁩ ⁦@CatKellyWalk⁩ @towards_work⁩ ⁦@OpenDoorsToWork⁩ @
https://t.co/ZgdEiyth2M

[WALK @WALK_IRL]

#YOUCOUNT WALKs deputy CEO @CatKellyWalk attended PAS conference this morning. Showcasing the great work of OWL programme the first of its kind in any parliament in the world supporting people with disabilities into employment @OireachtasNews @KARE

[Leanne Connolly @LeanneMConnolly]

📢Calling teachers in Moderate/Severe to Profound Special Schools-please consider sharing your experiences of teaching #RSE to your learners in this anonymous online survey as part of an @dcu_incl_spe research project

[WALK @WALK_IRL]

Fantastic article in the @IrishTimes @sthompsonIT on WALK’s Green Kitchen. A #socialenterprise that provides supported employment opportunities for people with intellectual disability and autism in a thriving restaurant.

[Department of Education and Youth @Education_Ire]

Ministers @NormaFoleyTD1 and @josephamadigan announce pilot project to support young school leavers with disabilities - https://t.co/HRw201lmel

[WALK PEER Programme @WALKPEERProgram]

Very interesting read! @WALK_IRL

[DCU School of Inclusive & Special Education @dcu_incl_spe]

We are delighted to advertise an Assistant Professor in Inclusive and Special Education role. Details available 👇🏻job ref BC220520 @DCU_IoE @DCU https://t.co/frW1j0iBpZ

[Inclusion Ireland @InclusionIre]

Considering the review of the EPSEN act this year, Inclusion Ireland will hold a national conversation about the pathway towards a fully inclusive model of education where every child is valued and their needs are met as individuals.

Book your place:

https://t.co/jRbvHtjE4s

[Dr Catherine Kelly @CatKellyWalk]

Delighted to be interviewed on the Social Care Podcast it’s all about sharing stories

[Dr Catherine Kelly @CatKellyWalk]

It is vital that this report doesn’t gather dust on a shelf but the actions are actioned and the optional protocol to the CRPD is ratified

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

Good to hear @Paschald say #Budget23 'will protect the most vulnerable' who rely on @welfare_ie on @morningireland. Those on Disability Allowance are now FIVE times more likely to live in consistent poverty than the general population. We need action on extra #CostOfDisability.

[Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF) @INHEForum]

We know its summer & people are on holidays but incase you missed it, we launched a call for abstracts for the 1st INHEF SYMPOSIUM 2022.

If you have an idea for a:

Presentation
Workshop
Talk/Interview
Panel discussion

Why not submit your idea?

Link: https://t.co/EXx4deIugk

[Leanne Connolly @LeanneMConnolly]

Teachers of students aged 15+ in Irish Special Schools, have your say on transition practices and the challenges faced when planning for life post school for students with SEND.
Teachers' survey:
https://t.co/ZWwhxDDIun

Principals' survey: https://t.co/xmRk7gKOKL

[Social Enterprise Dublin @SocEnterDublin]

SE Spotlight 🔥

@WALK_IRL provide employment solutions, technical training, and community building events/facilities for those with disabilities. Year on year they have been looking to expand their operation and increase the radius of people they can support 💪

#GetSocialDublin

[Inclusion Ireland @InclusionIre]

Children &families should not have to go to the media to secure their right to access to education. Listening to @thisweekrte reflecting on a week of highlighting a lack of planning, particularly in transition to secondary school. Reminder of our statement https://t.co/ndhRq6X40t

[WALK @WALK_IRL]

A very inspiring speaker

[Leanne Connolly @LeanneMConnolly]

Calling Special Schools in ROI: My PhD research explores transition preparation and transition planning for students in Special Schools as they prepare to leave school. Phase 1 is an anonymous online survey of Principals and senior cycle class teachers

[WALK @WALK_IRL]

Parents of children with disabilities show tears, anger via @RTENews https://t.co/AJmja7cQlS

[WALK @WALK_IRL]

At about 15 minutes into the News RTÉ one cover The shocking experience for people with disabilities in Ukraine Check out what our Deputy CEO @CatKellyWalk had to say at the Oireachtas Disability Matters committee https://t.co/SOwL01NUCo