There's a great cause in our community that needs your support. Every little bit helps! Please consider donating or sharing to make a difference for those who truly deserve it. gofund.me/2bafee22

Delighted to see @HMcEntee beginning plans for mandatory student teacher placements in special education settings. Our two-way learning through the Team Up model @TourismHospDept MTU has been living that vision for some time—giving Home Economics trainee teachers hands-on experience alongside students with Down Syndrome in a shared kitchen space. Proud to have been ahead of the curve and now seeing national policy seeking what's offered through the Team Up For Home Economics model. @noelgmurray

The countdown to awards night is on — just over two weeks to go! We're absolutely delighted and honoured to be shortlisted, alongside our amazing partners @TourismHospDept, for an @EDUAwardsIRL in the category of "Best Community Academic Collaboration". Our nomination celebrates Team Up for Home Economics — a co-created, two-way learning programme that partnered second-year MTU Home Economics & Business students with community students with Down Syndrome for a hands-on, kitchen-based culinary course. A powerful example of the incredible impact that emerges when community and academia join forces to create meaningful, high-value programming. Sincere gratitude to all students, @bbomahony, Siobhán Gough and @noelgmurray .

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Friendship and two-way learning. Inclusion at it's best. 🔥

Thrilled to be shortlisted with our collaborating partners @TourismHospDept at MTU, for the 2025 Education Awards, for Best Community Academic Collaboration for the "Team Up for Home Economics" programme. 🔥🔥🔥

The community-academic collaboration; Team Up for Home Economics with MTU is back in 2025 and commences this coming Friday, 7th of February. All students are very excited to get started on this two-way learning inclusive education initiative! 🔥

ENROLLING NOW! Team Up AquaFit for participants 10 yrs and over with Down Syndrome or other Intellectual Disability (ID). In Bishopstown Leisureworld, this programme uses a buddy system to ensure one-to-one support. Each participant with ID turns up in the pool with a family member who is over 18 years and both enjoy a fun aerobic workout to music, while the family member provides any necessary additional support that may be required. This is a fun workout with a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Only the participant with ID pays, family member goes free. 1:30pm - leisureworldcork.legendonlin…

Segregation isn’t the solution. The Government of Saskatchewan’s plan to expand segregated classrooms isolates students with disabilities and undermines their right to belong and thrive. Inclusive classrooms benefit all students. Read our response and join @InclusionCA and @InclusionSK in advocating for a more inclusive education system: buff.ly/3OuyGbI

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Team Up with TY for Home Economics Massive thank you to Mount Mercy College, TY students, staff, community students, and MTU Home Economics and Business students who joined us in the Mount Mercy kitchens for our Team Up with TY for Home Economics Programme! 🙌 Your energy and collaboration made it an incredible experience. instagram.com/teamupinclusio…

In collaboration with Mount Mercy College, last night, Team Up kicked off a 6-week 'Team Up with TY for Home Economics Programme'. TY students partnered with students with Down Syndrome, along with two MTU students from last year's Team Up at MTU, for an evening of cooking & friendship.

Team Up is enrolling for the following programs for participants with Down Syndrome or other special needs. All participants come with a parent/family member. Only the participant enrols and pays. Team Up for Tennis: Fully enrolled, schedule to follow. Team Up Aquafit: - Age group: 11 years and over Place: Bishopstown Leisureworld Start date: Sunday, Sep 22nd Time: 12:15 (45 minutes) What: Water exercise class to music. leisureworldcork.legendonlin… Team Up Fun Games: - Age group: 11 – 15 years Place: Bishopstown Leisureworld Start date: Sunday, Sep 22nd Time: 13:30 - 14:30 What: Fun out door games on Astroturf. leisureworldcork.legendonlin… Team Up Fun Games: - Age group: 16 and over Place: Bishopstown Leisureworld Start date: Sunday, Sep 22nd Time: 15:00 - 16:00 What: Fun out door games on Astroturf. leisureworldcork.legendonlin… Team Up with Fitz: - Age group: 15 and over Place: Fitz Fitness Ballincollig Start date: Sunday, Sep 22nd Time: 11:00AM – 12MD What: Strength training circuits at your own level. goteamup.com/p/2350798-fitz-… Please forward to anyone you know who may be interested.

🌟 Thank you Simon Coveney 🌟 Thank you for your unwavering support of @TeamUpInclusion and your dedication to improving the lives of children and young adults with Down syndrome. Your work has made a lasting impact. Best of luck on your new ventures! #ThankYou #InclusionMatters #DownSyndrome #NewBeginnings

What a fantastic achievement! Well done to all 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

2 remaining places at Team Up for Aqua Fit, enroll here: leisureworldcork.com/leisure…

Today 19 year old Lloyd Martin became the youngest known person with Down syndrome to complete a marathon. Thank you for showing us what’s possible, Lloyd. ❤️

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