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Support to people with Disabilities in South Kerry
School Leaver Programme
The SKDP, School Leaver programme is a community-led initiative that endeavours to promote, facilitate and support social inclusion, education needs development and well-being of school leavers who are interested in working locally on farms, in community projects and with local employers. It offers full-time support services for young people who are referred through Kerry HSE Disability Team. The SKDP, School leaver Programme is based on the HSE personal centred New Directions policy. Person-centred planning puts the individual at the heart of the Service.
- One to one mentoring is provided by professional staff to help each school leaver achieve their personal goals.
- Work experience on host farms, local businesses and community projects are facilitated.
- Group sessions with other school leavers, including social gatherings such as open days, farm walks, attending social gathering, sporting events and shopping trips, etc.
- Education and training courses at the participant pace are organised in conjunction with KETB and other education bodies.
Workability programme
The Workability Programme is a free & confidential service that supports adults with disabilities to find and maintain meaningful and sustainable employment.
Kerry Social Farming.
Kerry Social Farming offers people with disabilities or mental health challenges the chance to take part in everyday life and work on local family farms weekly. It’s about improving quality of life, building inclusion, and creating meaningful community connections.
Employment Support Schemes
People with Disabilities in receipt of weekly Disability Allowance payments are entitled to and are encouraged to join the employment support scheme delivered by South Kerry Development Partnership CLG such as the Rural Social Scheme, Rural Dwellers Pilot Schemes and Tús – community work place initiative.