Access to meaningful interventions - a person-centred approach to activation was recommended especially considering the diversity of people’s Difficulties around the high cost of living for people on low incomes Issues relating to reduced investment in infrastructure and the lack of employment opportunities in rural areas The importance of pre-development work for people who need support prior to activation around developing people’s language, literacy and daily routines etc. And the need to re-invest in the community and voluntary sector to provide these services. A conference report is being prepared and will be presented to both Houses of the Oireachtas. Copies of the report will also be circulated to senior officials in Government Departments, relevant agencies and those who attended the conference. DSP Report on Disability Allowance Survey 2015 The DSP published its report on the Disability Allowance Survey in September 2016. The objective of the survey was to inform the design of supports and intervention to assist people in receipt of the allowance to participate in the labour force according to their capacity. The survey explores Disability Allowance recipients’ experience and ambitions in the areas of education level, work experience, supports which would be helpful to achieve employment ambitions and barriers to achieving employment. CIB is a member of the Disability Consultative Forum, which was actively involved in commenting on survey and the CIS network were also asked to support clients to complete the survey, which was much appreciated. You can read the full report .
Access to meaningful interventions - a person-centred approach to activation was recommended especially considering the diversity of people’s Difficulties around the high cost of living for people on low incomes Issues relating to reduced investment in infrastructure and the lack of employment opportunities in rural areas The importance of pre-development work for people who need support prior to activation around developing people’s language, literacy and daily routines etc. And the need to re-invest in the community and voluntary sector to provide these services. A conference report is being prepared and will be presented to both Houses of the Oireachtas. Copies of the report will also be circulated to senior officials in Government Departments, relevant agencies and those who attended the conference. DSP Report on Disability Allowance Survey 2015 The DSP published its report on the Disability Allowance Survey in September 2016. The objective of the survey was to inform the design of supports and intervention to assist people in receipt of the allowance to participate in the labour force according to their capacity. The survey explores Disability Allowance recipients’ experience and ambitions in the areas of education level, work experience, supports which would be helpful to achieve employment ambitions and barriers to achieving employment. CIB is a member of the Disability Consultative Forum, which was actively involved in commenting on survey and the CIS network were also asked to support clients to complete the survey, which was much appreciated. You can read the full report .
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