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"Disability is a mask that conceals a rich, surprising and fertile ability. The function of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities is to remove the mask and reveal the beauty and promise of a hitherto hidden talent now brought into the light of day and the light of appreciative minds."
By Brendan Kennelly
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New Research Project - Promoting Education and Employment Resources for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Ireland
A team of researchers from the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities, Trinity College Dublin, led by the Principal Investigator, Dr Donatella Camedda and Research Assistant and PhD researcher Catherine Murray are working in partnership with Inclusion Ireland, WALK Ireland, Colaiste Ide and the Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF) on a new research project entitled Promoting Education and Employment Resources for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Ireland (PEER-4-1D).
The TCPID invite you to their Breaking Barriers exhibition launch
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities We are delighted to invite you to the Breaking Barriers Exhibition launch which will be held on May 7th at 2.30 pm in the foyer of the Trinity College Dublin Arts Building.
The TCPID announce a new partnership with Mr. Price Branded Bargains
The TCPID are very proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Mr. Price Branded Bargains. Mr. Price is an 100% Irish owned, innovative and rapidly expanding discounted variety retailer with 65+ stores around Ireland. They sell branded products at unparalleled low prices and offer a value alternative to their customers.
TCPID graduate Liam Foley in The Irish Times
TCPID graduate Liam Foley featured in The Irish Times on Tuesday March 19th 2024. During an interview with Irish Times journalist Emmet Malone, Liam spoke about being a graduate of the Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice in the School of Education in Trinity College Dublin. He also spoke about how proud he is to now be a permanent employee in The National Lottery.
The TCPID are proud to announce a new partnership with BDO Ireland
The TCPID are proud to announce a new partnership with BDO Ireland. BDO Ireland specialise in delivering Audit, Tax, Advisory, Consulting, and People Advisory services to Irish and International clients. With global expertise and local excellence, they pride themselves on providing tailored solutions that speak to the unique needs of each client.
The TCPID announces a new collaboration with John Sisk & Son
The TCPID are very proud to announce a new collaboration with John Sisk & Son. Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision, employing over 2,000 people across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.
TCPID Successful Bid for Funding in PATH 4 Phase 2
TCPID are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding in PATH 4 Phase 2. The official announcement took place at a launch event at the Gibson Hotel in Dublin on Friday February 9th 2024.
Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice Graduation February 2024
Huge congratulations to our 8 students who graduated with a Level 5 Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice in Trinity College Dublin on Thursday February 1st 2024.
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities announces a new collaboration with Microsoft
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities is very proud to announce a new collaboration with Microsoft. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more and the company lives out this mission every day through its engagement with businesses, government, partners, non-profit organisations, the start-up ecosystem, and society as a whole.
TCPID Christmas Quiz
We had our annual TCPID Christmas Quiz on Wednesday December 13th 2023. We were thrilled to have so many of our amazing students, graduates and colleagues join us for some festive fun. Congratulations to our amazing Quizmaster Sadbh Feehan who put together all the quiz questions and organised the entire event.
Access to Your Community: Celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023
On Monday, December 4, 2023, the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID) and Inclusion Ireland came together in partnership to co-organise the impactful event, Access to Your Community, held at the Dargan Theatre in Trinity Business School. The event provided a platform for individuals with intellectual disabilities from across Ireland to share their experiences of living and traveling in their communities.
Launch of EY Playbook: Engage.Enable.Empower
On Monday December 4th 2023, the TCPID joined EY to launch Engage.Enable.Empower, a practical guide for businesses interested in creating meaningful employment opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities. This guide is based upon insights and experiences from a wonderful 6 year partnership between the TCPID and EY.
Annual TCPID Business Partners Meeting November 30th 2023
Thank you to all our TCPID Business Partners who joined us in the Trinity Long Room Hub in Trinity College Dublin on Thursday November 30th for our annual meeting. It was a fantastic morning, working with you to share knowledge and experiences with each other.
What Next? Conference Highlights Pathways for Autistic Youth in Sligo
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID) is pleased to share the success of the recent international conference, What Next? held at Summerhill College in Sligo on Saturday 25th November 2023. The conference, focused on pathways into further studies and employment for autistic young people.
FUNDED 4-year PhD programme in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin
The School of Education is pleased to offer an opportunity for a funded 4-year structured PhD programme under the supervision of Dr Donatella Camedda to work on the Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Higher Education. The start of the PhD will be March 2024.
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities welcome visitors from the Czech Republic
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities were delighted to welcome visitors from the School of Education, University of West Bohemia in the Czech Republic who wanted to learn about our programme. Their hope is to try to develop a similar programme in their own university and to improve inclusive education opportunities for their students.
TCPID Learning Without Limits - A celebration of 20 years of the TCPID
Minister Simon Harris joined students, past and present, at the Learning Without Limits conference. Together they celebrated the achievements of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities, which has hit a 20-year milestone of inclusive education.
Dr. Donatella Camedda leading guest editor of special edition by the British Journal of Learning Disabilities
Dr. Donatella Camedda, Coordinator of the Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice programme has been invited to be the leading guest editor of a special issue on People with intellectual disabilities working or studying in higher education institutions to be published by the British Journal of Learning Disabilities.
Learning Without Limits - Celebrating the work of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Rethink Ireland are pleased to invite you to an exciting event that will be taking place on October 27th 2023. Join us as we share the evolution of the centre and our course. Witness what the path to a truly inclusive college experience looks like, and hear from our TCPID students and graduates as they share their experiences and perspectives on their success in education and employment.
Passing the Torch: Des Aston (TCD) Hands Over INHEF Chairpersonship to Dr. Órla Slattery (MIC)
In a significant moment for inclusive education in Ireland, Des Aston is stepping down from his role as Chairperson of the Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (INHEF). Mr Astons long-standing dedication to championing inclusive education programmes for students with intellectual disabilities has paved the way for transformative changes within the Irish higher education landscape.
New partnership between Ryanair and the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The Trinity Centre for people with Intellectual Disabilities are pleased to announce a new Partnership with Ryanair. Ryanair is Europe’s Largest Low-cost airline carrying 168m customers last year, with over 3,000 flights per day to 240 airports in over 40 countries.
Launch of the Timothy Dimka Scholarship sponsored by Smurfit Kappa
On Thursday August 31st the Provost of Trinity College Dublin, Dr. Linda Doyle launched the Timothy Dimka scholarship in the TCPID. This scholarship is being sponsored by our TCPID Business Partner Smurfit Kappa. Timothy Dimka was a student of the Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice from September 2020 until he very sadly passed away in September 2021.