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Tipp FM Text 083 311 3311 Photo from Knockanrawley Resource Centre Facebook Page A funding solution has been found for a disability programme which is run by three Tipperary community organisations. Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has welcomed the news that the Ability Programme is to be extended beyond its original June 2021 closure date. The programme works with 15 to 29 year-olds with disabilities to help them develop necessary skills to enter the workforce. The extension will come as good news to St. Cronan’s in Nenagh, Youthwork Ireland Tipperary and Knockanrawley Resource ...

LMFM By Caitriona Rooney Ability Online was developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, following concerns raised by families about the lack of services available to adults with Down syndrome. Down syndrome Ireland launch fundraising campaign alongside charity partners MACE to provide new online education course to older adults with Down syndrome in Ireland     96% of graduates employed following DSI’s Ability Programme have been furloughed, with 2 being supported to work remotely since the pandemic   Down syndrome Ireland (DSI) and charity part...

Updated / Friday, 12 Feb 2021 14:04 Síle Maguire from Marino in Dublin, who is enrolled on the Ability Online 29+ Programme Down syndrome Ireland (DSI) and charity partner MACE have launched a national fundraising campaign to support adults with Down syndrome experiencing job losses and isolation due to Covid-19. DSI’s Ability Programme has been working to provide people with Down syndrome with access to meaningful employment opportunities through bespoke adult education and direct links with employers around the country. According to DSI, the more than 95% of graduates employed followin...