Supported Employment – Open Training College

Supported Employment on OTC Podcasts….

Supported employment is one of the key processes a service can use to implement New Directions. Support for accessing vocational training and work opportunities is one of the twelve personal supports that should be available to an adult with…

IASE Job Shadow Day – 25th April 2018

The Irish Association of Supported Employment (IASE) have asked us to share with you details of their upcoming Job Shadow Day on April 25th. Please support this great initiative. You can view or download full details here

Choice as an alternative to ultimatums

‘Choice is a powerful alternative to punishment. If the person’s behaviour challenges you, help him to find more desirable ways to express the needs underlying the behaviours. Instead of ultimatums, give choices (e.g. “Bill, I know you’re upset. What would…