WHAT is a social care worker? Are there many of them around? Is it a job or just a hobby for do-gooders? How valuable are they? Well, to begin with there are more than 38,000 social care workers in Northern Ireland and it certainly is not a hobby.
‘Ministry of belonging’ connects young adults with, without intellectual disabilities
Residents of the archdiocesan Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence which provide a range of supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) enjoy a break from an activity session, July 20, 2015. Creating encounters between young adults with and without IDD can provide genuine, transformative friendships, say experts. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Jenkins / Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence)
By Gina Christian • Posted April 14, 2021
Connecting young adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) strengthens communities including parishes looking to reach a new generation of faithful.