This is a programme for those working in the disability sector or with families of people with disabilities. The course is aimed at staff in the disability sector whose role involves:

– Interacting with or supporting the families of the people you support
– Facilitating advocacy/person centred plans with people using the service; and/or
– Performing a supervisory role within an organisation that supports advocacy/PCP

This professional development course, Certificate in Empowerment and Advocacy, equips the student with the knowledge, skills and competencies to support people with disabilities in empowering themselves on a day-to-day basis, thus facilitating self-defined visions of a desirable future.

The Exploring Disability course will introduce you to the theories and models that have:
• Shaped our understanding and awareness of what life is like for people with disability
• Influenced how disability services have developed and operated in Ireland

This course is an introduction to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act of 2015. It provides information and analysis on the substance and context of the act and how it will effect the lives of people with disabilities, organisations and their staff.

Learn new skills for delivery of individualised services in Ireland that are focused and built around the individual and build on the innate strengths of families and communities.