Welcome to our October 2015 Newsletter We’re delighted to be reaching out and connecting with you as we have much news to share, including updates about the official launch of the Chair, new concepts developed by the Chair to work towards mainstreaming diversity, new team members and the various projects and collaborations we are leading […]
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From Tralee to Togo: group travels to West Africa to work with children with disabilities
Project title: “Plan2Inclusivize” When: October 2015, Where: Togo, West Africa Ann O’Connor, of UNESCO, IT Tralee, in partnership with international children’s charity, Plan International Ireland and CARA (National Adapted Physical Activity Centre Ireland) has developed a pioneering sports inclusion programme and toolkit for use in developing countries to promote participation and inclusion among children and […]
EWoS ABILITY LINK*KIT PROJECT
EWoS ABILITY LINK*KIT PROJECT The European Paralympic Committee (EPC) hosted the EWoS ABILITY LINK*KIT PROJECT Needs Assessment Meeting at the EPC Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The meeting, which was held on 25 and 26 June 2015, began the process of identifying how best the ParaSport sector in Europe can link to the European Week of […]
Inclusivise
Inclusivise; An Action Verb; that underpins all the willingness, intent, actions, and resources needed to increase accessibility for people with disabilities and other marginalised groups. Get Inclusive The Ufit project is :- calling on the fitness industry to be more inclusive of people with disabilities in their operation asking people with disabilities to come and […]
REVOLUTIONARY DISABILITY ACCESS APP LAUNCHES ON KICKSTARTER
assist-Mi® is a revolutionary disability access app assist-Mi® is a revolutionary app that offers comprehensive assistance to people with disabilities when on the go, empowering them to greater independence when accessing everyday goods and services. Check out assist-Mi® app Using a unique combination of location based technologies and two-way messaging, assist-Mi removes traditional barriers […]
CARA National Adapted Physical Activity Centre
Job Vacancies @ CARA National Adapted Physical Activity Centre Our primary national partner, the CARA National Adapted Physical Activity Centre, here at IT Tralee has just posted the following available positions: Inclusive Communities Coordinator Inclusive Fitness Coordinator The closing date for applications is Friday 24th of July… click on the link for further details
End the Awkward and Get It On
End the Awkward and Get It On End the Awkward is coming back. Not enough people know or interact with people who have a disability. Because of that, when they do, they often don’t know what to do. They panic, or worse, just avoid situations for fear of doing the wrong thing. Two-thirds of people […]
UNESCO Chair Research, Policy and Development Coordinator
UNESCO Chair Research, Policy and Development Coordinator Fixed Term Contract to May 2017 The successful candidate will lead and develop a research team undertaking the research and development activities of the Chair and advance the EU and non-EU funded research initiatives with a number of Irish and EU based partners. In addition the candidate […]
Call for ASSISTID-Marie Curie proposals 2015
Call for ASSISTID-Marie Curie proposals 2015 Fellowships in: Intellectual Disability (ID) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Intellectual Disability with Dementia Deadline 30th September
SPECIAL OFFER — Attend the UFit Launch & Conference for FREE!
SPECIAL OFFER — Attend the UFit Launch & Conference for FREE! This full-day event will be held on Monday, 19 October 2015, in Marseille France in Association with IHRSA European Congress, and is complimentary to all IHRSA delegates who register before 25 August. To register: Register for the Ufit Conference here Please check the box on the IHRSA Congress […]
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