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Name of
Organisation
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IASE
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Telephone
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097 82894
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Name
Contact Person
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Sarah
Togher
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Web-Site
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www.iase.ie
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Address
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No 3
Broadhaven House
Lower
Barrack Street
Belmullet
Co Mayo
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E-Mail
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sarah@iase.ie
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ABOUT US
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Who are
you?
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The Irish Association of
Supported Employment (IASE) was formed in 1994 and to date has played a
significant role in the following:
1. Campaigning for equal rights of people with
disabilities in accessing mainstream employment opportunities with the
provision of appropriate supports.
2. Working with Government Departments, Employer
Bodies, Trade Unions on the
development and promotion of a National Inclusive Employment Strategy for all
people with disabilities in Ireland.
3. Promoting and influencing best practice standards
in the delivery of employment for all people with disabilities in Ireland.
4. Facilitating the exchange of information for all
interested parties.
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What is
your position?
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National
Co-ordinator
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What is
your organisation/company?
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IASE is a National
Organisation which promotes employment rights and access to work and training
for all people with a disability in Ireland, IASE has over 900 members
nationally, who in turn are working with over 5,000 people with disabilities.
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Where do
you operate geographically?
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Nation
wide
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What is
you Mission Statement?
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To promote
Best Practice in Supported Employment for People with Disabilities throughout
Ireland
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What is
your organisation philosophy?
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The core belief of IASE is
that all people with disability who want to work can and have a right to
work.
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ABOUT OUR SERVICE
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Describe Supported
Employment
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Supported
Employment is a concept, which enables people with disabilities to be
employed in paid jobs in the open labour market. Supported Employment
provides support to job seekers with disabilities and their employers and
co-workers. The support given allows individuals with disabilities to become
and remain gainfully employed. People with a wide range of disabilities e.g.
physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities as well as people with mental
health difficulties, have become successfully employed using the Supported
Employment Model.
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Who are
your typical clients/service users?
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People with a
disability including those with significant disabilities who have
traditionally been excluded for the open labour market. Employers receive a
professional service to assist them in implementing an equal opportunities
policy.
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What makes
your service different to that provided by others?
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IASE is a
national umbrella body for Supported Employment Service Providers, people
with disabilities, employers and interested parties throughout Ireland
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What is
your specific expertise?
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Awareness
Raising
Policy
Development
Provision
of Training, Publications and organising events such as the IASE National
conference, Job Shadow Initiative, Best practice Awards and the National
Supported Employment Week
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How long
are you involved in the sector?
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The Irish Association of Supported
Employment (IASE) was formed in 1994
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How would
you like to interact with other providers in future (if applicable)?
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We would
like other stakeholders to attend IASE regional meetings, become members of
IASE or participate in IASE events to assist with the further development of
supported employment for people with disabilities.
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Other
comments you wish to make
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Definition of Supported Employment
Supported
Employment enables people with disabilities to access real employment
opportunities, of their choice, in an integrated setting with appropriate
ongoing support being provided to enable them to become economically and
socially active in their communities. Supported Employment is based on the
principal that everyone can and has the right to work.
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