In today’s evolving workplace, diversity and inclusion are no longer just ideals-they’re essential components of successful and sustainable businesses. Among the most overlooked aspects of diversity is neurodiversity: the natural variation in how people think, process information, and interact with

In recent years, Ireland has made notable strides in recognising and promoting workplace disability inclusion, creating environments where individuals are increasingly valued for their unique capabilities. Embracing disability inclusion in the workplace is not only a legal and moral obligation

So, what is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is changing the way we understand human thinking and potential. This is done through challenging outdated ideas of what is ‘normal’ and embracing both the wide range of cognitive diversity and the different approaches people

The Department of Social Protection has announced the launch of the Work & Access Scheme. This forward thinking scheme is replacing the Reasonable Accommodation Fund and the Disability Awareness Support Scheme which have both been in operation for a number

When you hear the word ‘disability’, what do you think of? Most readers tend to think of the more traditional disabilities – a friend who has a physical disability, a colleague who is blind, a neighbour who has Down syndrome.

What do we mean when we hear the word ‘disability’? “Disability refers to a substantial impact in the capacity of a person to carry on a profession, business or occupation in the state by reason of an enduring physical, sensory,

Ability Focus has been Ireland’s leading provider of disability awareness training for over 4 years and during this period it’s been great to see more organisations consider disability awareness training as a key first step in creating disability inclusive workspaces.

Ability Focus is proud to be recognised as Ireland’s leading provider of disability awareness training and it’s great to see increasing numbers of businesses consider this training as a key first step in creating disability inclusive workplaces. Through our CPD

The Ability Focus team are delighted to announce that we have been selected as a Global Solutions Partner for The Valuable 500. The Valuable 500 is a global partnership of 500 companies who are working together to end workplace disability

One of the most memorable moments in Glastonbury’s history. And disability was centre stage. Lewis Capaldi was recently diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. While on stage this Saturday, his tics became more pronounced as he progressed through his set. By the

Ability Focus is Ireland’s leading provider of disability awareness training, delivering training to many of Ireland’s best-known public, semi-state and private sector organisations through our high impact and contemporary live online programmes. In March 2022 Ability Focus was honoured to

Did you know there is a government rebate scheme called the Disability Awareness Support Scheme (DASS) which will reimburse private sector employers 90% of the cost of disability awareness training? The Disability Awareness Support Scheme (DASS) is a scheme whereby