Disability Awareness Training for Managers in 2026: Now 90% grant funded
Managers play an incredibly important role in creating inclusive workplaces. In many organisations, they are the first person an employee will approach when they need support, when they are struggling with an aspect of their role, or when they want to discuss a disability or request a reasonable accommodation. For that reason, disability awareness training […]
With 90% funding, there has never been a better time to invest in Disability Awareness Training
If your organisation has been considering disability awareness or neurodiversity training, there really has never been a better time to act. Through the Department of Social Protection’s Work and Access Scheme, eligible private sector, community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations can now receive 90% grant funding towards certified Disability Equality and Inclusion training. With the scheme […]
Ireland’s Quiet Leadership in Workplace Disability Inclusion
Ireland is quietly leading the world in one of the most practical areas of disability inclusion in the workplace. Through the Department of Social Protection’s Work and Access Training Grant, private sector organisations, charities and not-for-profits can receive 80 to 90% government funding to deliver disability awareness training, neurodiversity awareness training and manager training for […]
Disability Awareness Training: A Strategic Advantage Most Organisations Underestimate
There is a persistent misconception in Ireland that disability awareness training for managers sits in the ‘culture’ category; important, but peripheral. The reality is that it’s operational. Every organisation runs on conversations: performance reviews, project allocation, reasonable accommodation, staff requests and absence management. When managers lack confidence in how to navigate disability or […]
Managing Neurodiversity At Work: Moving Beyond Labels
Most managers feel stuck when an employee starts talking about neurodiversity. The questions come fast. Do I need a diagnosis? Is a GP letter enough? Should I refer this to Occupational Health? These are understandable questions. Managers are often trying to do the right thing while also staying within policy, process and their own level […]
Ability Focus Neurodiversity Awareness Training Achieves CPD Accreditation
Ability Focus is pleased to confirm that our two hour Neurodiversity Awareness in the Workplace programme has been formally accredited by the independent CPD Certification Service. This recognition is yet another important milestone for Ability Focus and reflects our industry leading commitment to high quality, evidence based learning that helps organisations understand, support and celebrate […]
Neurodiversity Awareness Training for Managers: A Key to Inclusive, High-Performing Teams
In today’s diverse workplaces, neurodiversity awareness is no longer just a ‘nice to have’; it is a strategic asset. For managers, completing neurodiversity awareness training that is tailored specifically to leadership responsibilities can significantly enhance team performance, improve staff retention, and reduce legal and reputational risk. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in how people […]
Where is Ireland’s Disability Pride? A Challenge to Organisations This July
July is Disability Pride Month. Yet, across Ireland, there is little sign of it. Every June, organisations proudly mark LGBTQIA+ Pride. Rainbow logos appear on social media. Public declarations of support are made. Companies host events, panels and workshops to demonstrate their commitment to inclusion. These efforts are important and should be celebrated, because visibility […]
The Crucial Role of Disability Awareness and Neurodiversity Awareness Training in 2025
In today’s evolving work landscape fostering an inclusive environment is no longer a “nice-to-have”, it’s an imperative. Organisations of all sizes and sectors must equip their teams with the knowledge and skills to understand and support colleagues, customers and stakeholders with disabilities and neurodivergent conditions. Two core pillars of this journey are Disability Awareness Training […]
Disability Discrimination Dominates 2024 WRC Report: A Call for Employer Awareness and Training
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Annual Report for 2024 reveals a sharp increase in disability discrimination complaints, casting a spotlight on the persistent barriers faced by people with disabilities in Irish workplaces and service settings. In 2024, disability was the most frequently cited ground for discrimination under the Employment Equality Acts. Of the 1,156 complaints […]