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 Dr Catherine Kelly had to say at the Oireachtas Disability Matters committee rte.ie/radio/radio1/n…

Parents of children with disabilities show tears, anger via @RTENews rte.ie/news/2022/0508…

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

A very inspiring speaker

Children &families should not have to go to the media to secure their right to access to education. Listening to This Week RTÉ reflecting on a week of highlighting a lack of planning, particularly in transition to secondary school. Reminder of our statement inclusionireland.ie/news-events/in…

Please consider participating or sharing this survey which explores preparation for post school Transitions for principals and teachers in Special Schools Inclusion Ireland Blossom Ireland Down Syndrome IRL 22Q11 Ireland Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF) WALK PEER Programme

SE Spotlight 🔥 WALK 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

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: dcueducation.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0N… Principals' survey: dcueducation.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29…

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: tinyurl.com/INHEFS22

Good to hear Paschal Donohoe say #Budget23 'will protect the most vulnerable' who rely on Department of Social Protection on Morning Ireland. 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.

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: eventbrite.ie/e/the-pathway-…

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

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

We are delighted to advertise an Assistant Professor in Inclusive and Special Education role. Details available 👇🏻job ref BC220520 DCU Institute of Education Dublin City University dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-c…

Very interesting read! WALK

Ministers Norma Foley T.D and Josepha Madigan ⚖️✨ announce pilot project to support young school leavers with disabilities - gov.ie/en/press-relea…

📢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 School of Inclusive & Special Education research project

Fantastic article in the The Irish Times Sylvia Thompson on WALK’s Green Kitchen. A #socialenterprise that provides supported employment opportunities for people with intellectual disability and autism in a thriving restaurant.

The Green Kitchen Cafe in Walkinstown ⁦The Green Kitchen & Garden Shop⁩ is a refreshing example of a #SocialEnterprise with a welcome for all ⁦WALK PEER Programme⁩ ⁦Dr Catherine Kelly⁩ TowardsWork⁩ ⁦Open Doors Initiative⁩ @ irishtimes.com/health/your-we…

#YOUCOUNT WALKs deputy CEO Dr Catherine Kelly 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 Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais @KARE