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Social Inclusion of People with a Disability Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre

Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre. Social Inclusion of People with a Disability Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre Our Experience to date. Introduction. South Tipperary. Background. Move from psychiatric institutions to community

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Social Inclusion of People with a Disability Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre

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  1. Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre Social Inclusion of People with a Disability Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre Our Experience to date

  2. Introduction South Tipperary

  3. Background • Move from psychiatric institutions to community • People with mental health difficulties in South Tipperary • Lack of skills / facilities to live in community – poor quality of life • Parents, Families and Mental Health Professionals • Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre established in 1993 Small, local and responsive to service-user needs • From Medical Model to Social Model Approach

  4. Mission Statement To provide training and support to enable people with mental health difficulties to improve their quality of life through living, working and integrating within the community to their full potential

  5. Developmental Milestones • 1994 - ESF Funding • 1994 - Activation in community setting • 1995 - Structured Training Programmes, ESF • 1996 - Customised Training Centre - ERDF • 1997 - Social Housing • 1998 - Social Enterprises • 1999 - National Standards - Quality Assurance • 2001 - Person-Centred, Quality of life & Social Inclusion Focus • 2002 - Advocacy Services – Peer Advocacy • 2004 - Supported Employment Project

  6. Quality of Life Factors

  7. Macro Environment Service Users & families Mental Health Services Local Community Employers & Employer Bodies Enterprise Customers Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre Further Education Housing F.H.I.S.T. Health Service Executive FAS Training & Employment Qualification Awarding Bodies Dept. Social & Family Affairs Trade Unions EU Standards Regulations Funding Organisations People with Disabilities Irish Standards & Regulations South Tipperary South East RegionIrishEU

  8. Current Services • Rehabilitative Training • Vocational Training • Sheltered Occupational Services • Social Enterprises • Supported Employment • Housing • Advocacy

  9. Funding Sources • Capital Funding – Buildings/ Equipment • European Regional Development Fund • Irish National Development Plan • Health Service Executive – South East Region • Current Funding – Service Provision • Health Service Executive – South East Region • FAS Training & Employment Authority • EU / FAS / Irish National Development Plan • Social Enterprise - Sales • Voluntary Contributions

  10. Funding - Sources This Programme is supported by FAS, EU

  11. Services – Rehabilitative Training For: People with a mental health difficulty / Acquired Brain Injury Aim: To equip participants with basic personal, social and vocational skills to improve their quality of life through achieving greater independence and social integration Objectives: Health Gain, Social Gain, Vocational Exploration Programmes Self Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Social & Recreational Skills, Vocational Skills, Community Placements Duration: Two Years Certification: FETAC – National Mainstream Qualification Outcomes: Health Gain, Social Gain, Further Training / Education Work / Employment

  12. Services – Vocational Training For: People with a mental health difficulty / Acquired Brain Injury Aim: Personal, social and vocational skills to obtain employment in the Information Technology sector. Objectives: I.T. & Office Skills expertise and qualifications Vocational preparation, work-related social skills Programme Information Technology & Office Skills, Personal Development, Social & Recreational Skills, Community Placements, Vocational Preparation Duration: Two Years Certification: FETAC European Computer Driving Licence & Advanced ECDL Outcomes: Further Training / Education, Work / Employment

  13. Sheltered Occupational Services For: People with a mental health difficulty / Acquired Brain Injury Aim: To provide individualised opportunities and supports to enable participants to improve their quality of life by developing their personal skills, social skills and life experiences. Objectives: Health Gain, Social Gain, Improved quality of life Programmes Independent Living, Social & Recreational Skills, Community Placements, sheltered work activities Duration: No time limit Certification: FETAC Outcomes: Health Gain, Social Gain, Further Training / Education Work / Employment, achievement of personal goals

  14. Social Enterprises • Purpose • Employment / Work Opportunities for service users • Social Inclusion & Integration, service users and service • To influence public perception / Image • Offer valuable service • Positive Labeling Vs. Psychiatric patient • Financial viability • Enterprises • Cluain Restaurant • Pottery Works • Student Canteen in Tipperary Institute • Reception Service in Tipperary Institute • Contract Cleaning Service • Upholstery Service

  15. South Tipperary Supported Employment Project Aim To assist the integration of persons with a disability into a job in the open labour market Established in 2004 through partnership between Service Providers for people with a disability in South Tipperary Funded by FAS, EU and National Development Plan Key Activities • Assessment of client’s needs / abilities / desires • Sourcing suitable employment • Job Coach Support in Employment • After Care/Mentoring

  16. South Tipperary Supported Employment Project • Services to Employers • Find employees for vacancies • Provide on-the-job support for the new employee • Provide support and information to co-workers • Supports Available to Employers from FAS • Employment Support Scheme (ESS) • Disability Awareness Training Support Scheme • Workplace Equipment / Adaptation Grant • Job Interview Interpreter Grant • Employer’s PRSI Exemption Scheme

  17. Services - Housing Hospital Inpatient Hospital Hostel Hospital Housing in Community • Cluain Supports • Life skills Training • House Rental • Sourcing Housing • Funded Housing Initiative Independent Housing in Community F.H.I.S.T. Build & manage housing for people with disabilities Cluain rented Housing Private Ownership Funded Housing Initiative in South Tipperary Private rented Housing

  18. Advocacy Services • From Medical Model to Social Model • Advocacy by Service Providers • Training & Support in Advocacy for Service Users • Self-Advocacy • Peer-Advocacy • Informed Choice and right to Choose • Equal Participation in Society • Equal Opportunities / Quality of Life

  19. Moving Forward • Advocacy & Person - Centred Focus • Systems & Structures Vs. Service to Person • Innovation & Change • Standards & Quality Assurance • Learning Organisations

  20. Cluain Training & Enterprise Centre 11 Nelson Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Ireland Phone : +353 52 25328 Fax : +353 52 27583 Email : ronniecorbettcluain@eircom.net

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