Disability

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Online / Virtual Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

National Energy Action (NEA) NI

Habits and behaviours can be hard to change, but they can have a huge impact on how much a household spends on energy. Energy advisers need to be able to provide guidance around habits and behaviours when talking to householders. The course will look at of some of the theories and findings in the field of decision making, focusing specifically on simple practical things they can do to encourage people to act on the energy-related advice they receive.
Dates:
07 March 2023
BELFAST
Event
Training/Advice

CB Training Services

This programme has been created for those who would like to add teaching to their personal portfolio of skills, or who are already teaching, but need a teaching qualification.   Participants will achieve certification for Level 3 Award in Education and Training.  Successfully completing his qualification may enable you to deliver internal, mandatory training, such as manual handling, removing the need to buy in external trainers.
Dates:
18 January - 22 March 2023
NEWTOWNABBEY
News

Law Society of Northern Ireland

The Writ magazine is published by the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
Event
Conference Workshop

Parkinson's UK

We are holding an event on Wednesday 26 October, bringing those living with Parkinson's, their family and carers together with others working with, and supporting, the community.
Dates:
26 October 2022
Ballymena
Image shows name tags, a welcome page and cards to explain each game
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RNID

RNID is asking that people add the charity's brand new Christmas dinner party game to their festive preparation list. The charity has designed the game so people can have some festive fun whilst thinking about how they communicate with others.
Volunteering

Volunteer Birthday Caller

Deafblind UK

Peterborough
nadia sawalha launches #thereforme
News

Eden Project Communities

#ThereForMe is a new social media campaign celebrating the people who support us locally.  For those who take part on social media, there’s a little treat in store, as The Big Lunch will be randomly gifting all the way to Christmas day.
Event
Online / Virtual Workshop

UK Parliament - Education and Engagement Service

Delivered by an Education Officer from the Westminster Parliament, this online workshop offers participants the opportunity to learn about how Parliament works; its relevance to everyday life and, most importantly, how citizens can get their voices heard through engagement in democratic processes.
Dates:
27 July - 20 November 2020
London
Event
Online / Virtual Workshop

Work West Enterprise Agency

This workshop will focus on getting to ‘know your market’ and how to identify and reach out to your customer base and key stakeholders.  It is being delivered as part of the Ards and North Down Social Entrepreneurship Programme (ANDSEP)
Dates:
10 February 2022
BELFAST
Ours to share poster
News

Rural Community Network

The ‘Ours to Share’ grant scheme is for rural community groups / organisations who are interested in developing heritage projects in rural areas. Grants for up to £1,000 and £5,000 are available.
Event
Launch Workshop

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB NI)

Join us as we launch our 'Eye Work With You Too' research findings and discuss how we can further improve diversity in our NI workforce by improving access to employment for people with sight loss.
Dates:
24 November 2022
Belfast
Personalised communication card with photo showing what best describes the person e.g. I have a hearing loss, I use a hearing aid, and what their top communication needs are
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RNID

This Deaf Awareness Week (3rd – 9th May) RNID is launching a personalised digital communication card in response to the challenges now faced by the deaf and hearing loss communities due to face coverings during the global pandemic.
As part of What Next? Summer Activities Programme participants enjoyed at trip to The Lost City Adventure Golf.
News

Autonomie

Autonomie recently held the What Next? Summer Activities Programme. Young people with disabilities took part in a range of activities including arts and crafts, cookery and music production as part of the two-week scheme.
News

The King's Fund

GSK's IMPACT Awards reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £4,000 to £50,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £9,500.
Organisation
Other

85 Great Victoria street
Belfast
BT27AF
United Kingdom

We are a Hip-Hop based charity working in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Our team, comprised of musicians, lyricists, dancers, and artists, is dedicated to delivering creative projects that engage our communities. Our social outreach projects introduce people to various Hip-Hop artforms, covering street art, dance, lyricism & MCing, DJing & music production.
Event
Conference Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Huntington's Disease Association Northern Ireland

HDANI invite you to attend our training event for health and social care professionals in the Armagh City Hotel on Friday 27th September 2019. The event is aimed at anyone currently studying or working in the field of health or social care with an interest in Huntington’s Disease. No medical knowledge of the disease is required. This is a not for profit event with a fee of £30 which includes refreshments, lunch and materials. Tickets may be purchased via Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/hdani19 If you have any questions about the conference or would like to register email [email protected] or call/text 079 8284 3907 For further information on Huntington’s Disease visit www.hdani.org.uk
Dates:
27 September 2019
Armagh
Participants enjoy group-based outdoor activities
News

PR's Me

Young people with additional needs aged 16 – 30 from Belfast and surrounding areas who took part in a summer activity programme hosted by award-winning charity Autonomie have hailed it the “best ever”.
Event
Conference Seminar Training/Advice

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Jobs Fair 23rd June at South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon.
Dates:
23 June 2022
Craigavon
Organisation
VCSE

Access Employment Ltd

Access Employment Limited

32-34 Pound Street
Larne
BT40 1SQ
United Kingdom

Access Employment Limited (AEL), established in August 1999, is a Social Firm providing people with learning disabilities/difficulties, autism, aspergers or health related conditions, opportunities to access work experience, gain recognised qualifications and progress onto paid work/long term volunteering and/or further education
Event
Training/Advice Workshop

AdaptNI

Accessible Job Fair for Deaf, Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Communities. NICVA, 23rd March 2023 3pm- 7pm
Dates:
23 March 2023
Belfast
Jan 23 10:10am
Opportunity

Accredited Medication Administration Trainer (Level 3) Award

Abertay International Training Ltd

Accredited Medication Administration Trainer (Level 3) Award courses across the UK as well as in Belfast. We also provide this trainer course by distance learning online via Zoom.
Gortin
Jun 22 10:10am
Opportunity

Accredited Patient Handling Trainer (Level 3) Award

Abertay International Training Ltd

Accredited Patient Handling Trainer (Level 3) Award provided around the UK and in Belfast as well as distance learning on Zoom.
Gortin
Event
Art & Culture Conference Launch Online / Virtual Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

CoG Training

Level 2 Developing Trauma Sensitive Approaches to Practice Training Aim of Training: To build on learning from awareness sessions and develop skills that promote a trauma sensitive response Objectives: You will be able to- • State key objectives of ACE and trauma-sensitive training. • Enhance your skills and confidence to use a trauma sensitive LENS in order to support and develop resilience for those you work with. • Identify the impact of secondary and vicarious trauma. • Identify ways in which you can support the health and wellbeing of all staff, including volunteers.
Dates:
09 February 2021
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Conference Launch Online / Virtual Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

CoG Training

Level 2 Developing Trauma Sensitive Approaches to Practice Training Aim of Training: To build on learning from awareness sessions and develop skills that promote a trauma sensitive response Objectives: You will be able to- • State key objectives of ACE and trauma-sensitive training. • Enhance your skills and confidence to use a trauma sensitive LENS in order to support and develop resilience for those you work with. • Identify the impact of secondary and vicarious trauma. • Identify ways in which you can support the health and wellbeing of all staff, including volunteers.
Dates:
16 March 2021
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

64 Mulgrave Street
Dunlaoghaire
Co. Dublin
Ireland

ABI Ireland Help rebuild lives after a brain injury through the provision of a range of neuro-rehabilitation services specific to the needs of the person with a brain injury.

News

Headway - the brain injury association

Action for Brain Injury Week takes place 15th to 21st May 2023. This year’s theme, ‘Take A Second’ which focusses on a powerful statistic: Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury (ABI).
Acquired brain injury week 2022 advance survey
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Headway - the brain injury association

We'd love to hear your views on Brain injury as a hidden disability
Organisation
VCSE

Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Saintfield Road
Belfast
BT8 8BH
United Kingdom

Action MS provides a range of social care services for people living with multiple sclerosis, their families and carers throughout in Northern Ireland. Our services include information, advocacy, groups, reflexology and a holiday home in Portstewart.

Active Citizens in action
News

British Council Northern Ireland

Grant funding is available for Northern Ireland organisations to become Delivery Partners in Active Citizens, the British Council's social leadership training programme.