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Promoting digital and social inclusion by co-creating a digital skills education programme for adults with intellectual disabilities Funded by EIT Health πͺπΊ
Joined April 2021
Delighted to include our Citizen Advisory Panel & supporters' voices to share impact of their involvement in our work together βοΈ #digitalinclusion Below a snippet of the video. β‘οΈWatch here the full video included in our presentation: https://t.co/EbkicKEfUf
#LeaveNoOneBehind
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Last week to apply as closes on 30th September! We are looking for new members to join the NHS England Learning Disability and Autism Advisory Group to work with us to help improve health services. Watch this video of Jodie to find out more and visit https://t.co/h2IeUoSt1Z
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This is Irish Sign Language Awareness Week, a time to celebrate the importance of ISL which is the official third language of Ireland. Today @b_gallagher2 went to @HFSchoolDeaf1 in Dublin who were beginning their week long celebrations! @IrishDeafSoc
#ISL #IWDP24
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Panel number two at Education & Training Boards Ireland Annual Conference, 'Hear My Voice: The Learner in Education & Citizenship', will explore Inclusion & Democracy. We are so excited to welcome back our MC and host Ivan Yates as he has insightful and informative
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Summer Programme Survey closes Sunday 1st September #haveyourvoiceheard π https://t.co/9GFWFt0BZi
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We welcome the publication of the Autism Innovation Strategy - this marks an important moment as we see an emphasis on creating a neuroaffirmative and equitable society where Autistic people have the same chance. It must be followed by resources, implementation and legislation.
AsIAm Welcomes Government Publication of National Autism Strategy, read our full statement here: https://t.co/7JTYDkwlv4
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Back by popular demand ππ¨ The Purple Run 2024 is taking place on Sunday September 22nd from anywhere you like! Register now: Purple Run | Down Syndrome Ireland ( https://t.co/KaFNXmCiRO)
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Congratulations @fionnathan on an excellent presentation with our EU & UK colleagues at #iassidd2024! πGreat collaborating on this. Your dedication to our mission of empowering people with intellectual disabilities is always inspiring. #inclusionπ @inclusionplease @tcddublin
One of the highlights of #iassidd2024 for us was presenting the work we are doing on Digi-ID, an app that teaches people with intellectual disability how to use internet tools. It's important that that essential digital communications are available to all. @JoinDigiAcademy
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We're so looking forward to seeing our Speak Up, Speak Out Training Guide in disability services across Ireland, providing strong starts on the self-advocacy journey. Learn more - https://t.co/mlojJRej7r
Speak Up, Speak Out! is a personal development and assertiveness training programme by @InclusionIre for people with intellectual disabilities. The programme aims to build essential skills for effective self-advocacy. Click on the link to find out more! https://t.co/Fid4zAyY5s
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Well done @fionnathan π π
Such an honor to present the Opening Keynote for the #iassidd2024 Congress in Chicago. We had tons of encouraging feedback from attendees, many saying they are inspired to research more inclusively.
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πExcited our wonderful teacher Fionn Angus is presenting our #digitalinclusion work and giving a short demo of our digital skills platform DigiAcademy @iassidd2024 in Chicago on Monday. ππ https://t.co/xK3JvE9UFA
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We're pretty thrilled to. Here's the video invitation we made.
We are thrilled to announce our next Keynote Speakers: The Inclusive Research Panel! Panel hosted by Fionn Angus, Jonathan Angus & Alice Schippers. Read more information on the panel here: https://t.co/BFolagDNxN
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Exciting day at Unit 18 and Google Accessibility Discovery Centre! π The day kicked off with filming new content. We tested new accessible designs, receiving great feedback. Thanks to @Unit18 and @Google π#Digiacademy #Accessibility #Inclusion #EdTech #CommunityEngagement
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Starting off the week with the story of Trinity microbiology student Melanie Griffith whose resilience after a life-changing accident is just so inspiring.πͺ Read all about it in Trinity Today, the fantastic publication of Trinity Development & Alumni. π https://t.co/BH0A8b7fUp
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π Interested in a @tcddublin based #SoftwareEngineer position at the @AdaptCentre with the @JoinDigiAcademy team, crafting innovative user interfaces and experiences enabling digital accessibility and user-friendliness for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism?
#HIRING: @JoinDigiAcademy are recruiting a #SoftwareEngineer - Develop new features and enhance existing features in the DigiAcademy platform. Interested? Full details here: https://t.co/KAZh7aDPcR π@tcddublin
#jobs #STEM
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Not too late to apply for #SoftwareEngineer role with @JoinDigiAcademy >> deadline for applications is tomorrow, 16th July. See below for role details and how to apply!
#HIRING: @JoinDigiAcademy are recruiting a #SoftwareEngineer - Develop new features and enhance existing features in the DigiAcademy platform. Interested? Full details here: https://t.co/KAZh7aDPcR π@tcddublin
#jobs #STEM
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Breaking: new report shows that employees with disabilities face pervasive problems: β‘οΈOnly 1 in 4 employers have accessible recruitment β‘οΈOnly 1 in 4 employers know about public funding for reasonable accommodation. More in report funded by @Googleorg: https://t.co/k2cR7uyrVb
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π Exciting News from #DigiAcademy! π Weβre excited to share that we are one of 23 projects awarded a portion of over β¬100,000 from #SOLAS, enabling us to #empower nearly 800 marginalized learners in #TipperaryETB in 2024! Congratulations to @Avista and @InclusionPlease
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#HIRING: @JoinDigiAcademy are recruiting a #SoftwareEngineer - Develop new features and enhance existing features in the DigiAcademy platform. Interested? Full details here: https://t.co/KAZh7aDPcR π@tcddublin
#jobs #STEM
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Special day for @SimonHarrisTD and I today as we launched the roll-out of the first PATH-4 Programme for Access to Higher Education courses. Starting this Autumn we are also working to expand it into more higher and further education institutions.
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