2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Further Information