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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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