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EmployAbility Background Annually funded by Department of Social Protection Network of 23 EmployAbility Companies Nationally Job Coaches / Employment Facilitators are core staff Objective 1: Support Job seekers with disabilities find and maintain employment Objective 2: Support Employers to develop more inclusive workplaces

Employer Engagement EmployAbility Company Individual Job Coach Branding and Online Information Employer Testimonials Employer Networks - Chambers Employer Supports – IDA, EI, LEO Local events and PR Working with private recruitment companies Knowing your client and what they bring to the workplace Cold calls to specific employers Online job adverts Local media adverts Building on existing relationships Networking in their area of responsibility

Experience What Employers Need An employee with the ability to do the job (when the right supports and reasonable accommodations are in place) Good timekeeping and attendance Initial Job Coach Support at the level required Clarity in relation to the reasonable accommodation required Support with addressing difficult workplace issues if and when they arise Support from an organisation that understands the framework employers must operate within

Experience What works well EmployAbility Internal Collaboration External collaboration to include employers, DSP and Business Networks A good assessment to make the best job match possible Building on existing employer relationships, local networks Wage Subsidy, Grants Staff backgrounds, employer empathy Use of Technology to save time

Comprehensive Employment Strategy 2015 - 2024 Will be implemented through a series of 3 year action plans Statutory target of 3% of employees with disabilities in public sector to be at 6% by 2024 Government funded Employer helpline to provide support and guidance to employers Expansion of Internships and Work Placement opportunities – NDA, DSP DSP promoting grants, schemes, and services Public service special competitions Involvement from Chambers Ireland, IBEC, ICTU, NDA – employer peer support Enterprise Ireland and Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

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