Ability@Work

In the @irishexaminer today Ability@Work talks about the importance of supported employment, and Ruby, a programme participant, who works in @CorkChamber for almost ten years. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/heal… #inclusion #UNCRPD #ability #abilitytohire #Corkjobs #EUinmyregion

Delighted to be attending Workability: Inclusive Employment Training Day in Athlone #supportedemployment #Pobal #Abilitytohire #Inclusion @HorizonsCorkIE

@DesHenry from @WALK highlights the critical need for Government support for the disability sector. Des makes a passionate call for action #mindthegap

Up next Norman Sterritt about the model of supported employment and why it is so successful #mindthegap

Eoin Kenny a person with an intellectual disability. ‘ I have a heavy heart. My peers are facing many barriers in education’. Eoin is the 1st person in Ulster to achieve a university degree . #mindthegap

Edyth Dunlop, @niuse_tweets speaks about the importance of supported employment. ‘It’s time for change’. Unemployment rates amongst people with disabilities are unacceptable. #mindthegap

Up first: Kellie Armstrong, MLA, Alliance party. Key message ‘ Partnership is essential. When awareness grows, business flow’.. #mindthegap

All set ! The Mind The Gap Summit, here in Newry Co Down. #MindTheGap @AbilityCork @Pobal

It’s that time again! Job Shadow Day 2025!! Happening in April. Calling all Cork employers to get involved. If you can offer a one day experience for our job seekers, please get in touch. #jobshadow2025 #Abilitytohire

✨Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day ✨ Today, we spotlight the skills and abilities of people who live with Down Syndrome with our programme and across @HorizonsCorkIE #WDSD2025 #worlddownsyndromeday2025 #UNCRPD #HumanRights #Abilitytohire #Inclusion @pobal @CorkChamber

Stars of the show……..our jobseekers who discussed the barriers they face transitioning into employment. Fantastic stories about their careers, some having not one but two jobs 👏👏 #IDPWD #Abilitytohire #InclusionMatters #supportedemployment

Inclusive Workplace Networking Breakfast. Cork Employers celebrating with us International Day of People with Disabilities 🥳🤩 #IDPWD2024 #AbilityCork #Abilitytohire #InclusionMatters

The most important panel of participants is up, talking about their lived experience of how finding a job has changed their lives. #Abilitytohire @CopeFoundation

Employer panel speaking on their shared experience of employing people with disabilities and working alongside Ability@Work and how to continue to create inclusive workplaces. #AbilityToHire #creatingopportunities #disabilityawareness @CopeFoundation @TrigonHotels

Marian is kicking off the “Creating Inclusive workplaces” Employer breakfast morning to talk all about how businesses can help break down barriers to employment for people with disabilities #AbilitytoHire #creatinginclusiveworkplaces @CopeFoundation @TrigonHotels

Some beautiful music this morning from Aine O Halloran music to start off our “Creating Inclusive workplaces” Employer Breakfast morning @No1CorkHotel @CopeFoundation @TrigonHotels #inclusiveworkplaces

Join us for our Inclusive Workplaces Breakfast on the 3rd of December. Don’t miss out! Few places remaining. Click on the 🔗 copefoundation.clr.events/event/127938:e… #Inclusion #HR #Corkjobs #recruitment

Thank you @ESNsocial it was a wonderful experience.

Delighted to be here as finalists at the #ESSA awards, in Lisbon, Portugal.🇵🇹 Meeting amazing social services across Europe promoting inclusive communities.@Pobal @EUinmyRegion