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Disability Activation Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 November 2013

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

377. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the 14 projects funded under the disability activation project including the participants on each scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50425/13]

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The Disability Activation (DACT) Project is jointly funded by the European Social Fund and the Department of Social Protection and it is targeted at the Borders, Midlands and Western regions. There are four strands to the overall Project as follows:

Strand 1 – Improving Access to Employment

Strand 2 – Progression Programmes for Young People

Strand 3 – Support for Progression and Retention of People with an Acquired Disability

Strand 4 – Innovative Employer Initiatives.

It is envisaged that some 2,750 people with disabilities will participate across the 14 individual projects being funded. Details in relation to the 14 projects are as follows.

My Department is committed to supporting people with disability to participate more fully in society and to become more self-sufficient by providing supports that address barriers that they may face. The range of innovative projects which are being financed with the support of the European Social Fund will enable us to learn how best to address some of these barriers.

DACT Projects

Applicant & Project Title

Project Summary

Strand

Projected

Participant numbers

Location

ICTU – Options programme

Individual progression plan mentoring – FETAC training and work placement

1,2 & 3

390

BMW region (in ICTU centres)

National Learning Network

Comprehensive Transition Plan for adolescents with autism/learning disabilities

2

101

Donegal

Walkinstown Association for people with an Intellectual Disability – Providing Equal Progression routes (PEER)

Building capacity, competence and potential through person centred planning for 16-24 year olds, using local community networks and trained volunteers (buddy system).

2

380

Louth

Monaghan Integrated Development Ltd. – Ability Activation North East

Awareness raising with employers (training w/shops, engagement with local authorities, business sector identification etc.)

4

60

Cavan, Monaghan, Louth

Peter Bradley Foundation/Acquired Brain Injury Ireland – Work4You

Establish 3 vocational assessment to support people with acquired brain injuries to remain in or re-enter the workforce

3

540

BMW region

University of Limerick/Arthritis Ireland – Working with Arthritis – Solutions & Strategies

Developing individualised occupational therapy programmes to overcome barriers faced by people with arthritis in accessing, remaining in or returning to work.

3

250

BMW region

National Learning Network – Linking In

Developing early supportive interventions for people on Illness Benefit to promote reintegration specifically in the SME sector

4

320

Galway, Mayo & Roscommon

Brothers of Charity Roscommon – Open to Work Opportunities

Building relationships between (rural) employers and people with disabilities to ensure appropriate job placements which match needs of both

1

50

Roscommon

National Learning Network – Personal Employment Pathway

Develop personalised integration strategy for participants below FETAC 3 level – case managed, community based, job tasters etc.

1, 2 & 3

180

Laois, Offaly, Westmeath

Irish Association of Supported Employment – Open Door

Awareness raising with employers – targeted employer events, supports to ‘new’ employers, develop online support materials etc.

4

60

BMW region

Drumlin House - Step Right to Work

Providing enhanced personalised service to people with disability who currently receive personal development and work-skills training in Drumlin House & develop relationships with local employers

1,2 & 4

30

Cavan & Monaghan

Sligo LEADER partnership – SEED

Community based mentoring and employment supports service (personalised progression plans and case management) for and by people with disability.

1

230

Sligo

Brothers of Charity Galway – Access to Work, Let’s Get to Work, Supported Employment Intensive

Targeting people with disability with very high support needs with person-centred planning, securing employment or developing business enterprise with local business people as mentors.

1,2

40

Galway

Co. Roscommon Disability Support group - Disability Activation for Work Nutrition (DAWN)

One-stop shop for training and business incubation – case managed approach with groups of 15, personal development plans, education, work-placement, self-employment supports

1,2,3

120

Roscommon

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