DisAbility & Learning Support Service Civic Engagement Strategy – Ability Project Anne O’Connor, Head of Service

Ability Project Funding Call   The Ability Programme is a new programme funded by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and the European Social Fun The Ability Programme will support young people with disabilities(15-29 years of age) to improve their employability through a range of person-centred supports

Partners – Internal & External Lead: Dr. Deirdre Corby – School of Nursing, DCU Prof. Ronnie Munck - Office of Civic Engagement Joanna Ozarowska – DCU in the Community Anne O’Connor - Disability & learning Support Service DCU Institute of Education St. Michaels House

Lessons learnt…. Submitted Wednesday! Cross-university collaboration – continued engagement Background of partners are complimentary/common aim Tight timelines – need established relationships with external partners Trust Flexibility Co-operation – staff availability Contribution to external partners