Inspiring launch of the Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF) strategic plan yesterday! Learners with intellectual disability spoke of their positive experiences of higher education. So excited by the range and vision of our programmes, and strength of support nationwide. See more: inhef.ie

DCU Ability Recordings from our launch event are now available here: inhef.ie/launch_strateg…

In case you missed it, here is a link to today's piece on RTÉ Radio 1 Today with Claire Byrne. Listen to board member Tomás, @dervalmcd along with Margaret and her employer EY Ireland discussing the benefits for all of inclusive employment. rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

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.

Our Dublin City University '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 Department of Social Protection Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF) #SameChance #InclusiveEmployer

Thank you to our Dublin City University #InclusiveEmployers for fantastic work placements lined up for our 'Works for Me' learners this semester: DCU Business School DCU Sports & Wellbeing DCU Chaplaincy Glasnevin Restaurant Londis Dublin City University All Hallows Estates DCU Rooms. #SameChance Pobal Department of Social Protection Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF)

💡'Works for Me' Placement Spotlight 1💡 Mark is working as an estates assistant at beautiful Dublin City University #AllHallows campus🍂 Mark says: ‘It’s good to meet new people. It’s good to be outdoors’ Thank you Paddy and team for this fantastic work experience! Avista Pobal Department of Social Protection

💡'Works for Me' Spotlight 2!💡 Roisin is really enjoying her work as an office assistant with DCU Business School 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 Dublin City University

💡'Works for Me' Spotlight 3💡 Oscar is working as an office assistant in DCU Rooms He says: ‘I really enjoy it a lot. Doing the post and the parcels is a lot of fun.’ Congratulations Oscar, and thank you to the great team Dublin City University Accommodation. Gheel Autism Services CLG (RCN 20015787) Pobal Department of Social Protection

💡Dublin City University ‘Works for Me’ Placement Spotlight 4💡 Jennifer is working as a store assistant with the brilliant Londis Dublin City University team. Jennifer says: “I never want it to end. I really enjoy working with all the staff.” #SameChance St. Michael's House Pobal Department of Social Protection Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF)

💡'Works for Me' Spotlight 5💡 Peter and Karl work as assistants with the brilliant team Dublin City University Glasnevin restaurant. Peter: ‘I love it. I’m good at the drinks and cleaning tables’. Karl: ‘The staff are all very nice, they help you in the jobs you want to do’. St. Michael's House

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: inclusionireland.ie/news-events/in…

💡Dublin City University Ability 'Works for Me' Spotlight 6💡 Daniel is working as a Sports Centre Assistant with the busy team DCU Sports & Wellbeing. Daniel says: 'It's cool! I like helping with the cooling down after class.' #SameChance #WorkExperience WALK Pobal Department of Social Protection

💡'Works for Me' Placement Spotlight 7💡 Our final spotlight! Ella Jane is working as Centre Assistant with the wonderful DCU Chaplaincy team. Ella Jane says: ‘I am doing the work very well. I am more confident doing the job. The team is amazing.' SJOG Liffey Services Pobal Department of Social Protection

Delighted to attend the first ever Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF) Symposium. Excellent national and international presentations! Special thanks to our Dublin City University Ability graduate Bryan for a fantastic presentation about his course experiences at the multimedia stations. Pobal Department of Social Protection Talbot Group

Our Dublin City University '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 DCU Chaplaincy Restaurant DCU Business School Londis Dublin City University DCU Rooms DCU Sports & Wellbeing 💐 Pobal

The “choice” to go to higher education is not always made easy or available to people with intellectual disabilities. However, as Mei Lin Yap said on the day: “When we dream big and when others dream big for us, we can achieve our potential.” Let’s dream big together! #IDPWD

👩🏾‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓🍾 Congratulations to our wonderful Dublin City University Ability 'Works for Me' graduates! We are incredibly proud of you all. @Pobal Department of Social Protection Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF) St. Michael's House Avista Gheel Autism Services CLG (RCN 20015787) @StewartsCare SJOG Liffey Services WALK