Disability Equality and Inclusion Training Grant: up to €20,000 for employers

This is part of the Department of Social Protection's Work and Access programme. It is for organisations in the private, community and voluntary or not-for-profit sectors that have paid employees. Training can include general disability awareness, inclusive recruitment, and skills such as Irish Sign Language or Lámh when a colleague uses them.

How much

"Employers can apply for a grant of up to €20,000 for disability equality and inclusion training."

The share it pays depends on the course: "90% of the cost for courses certified by QQI or another nationally recognised governing body or where the trainer has a recognised relevant training qualification ." Otherwise it is "80% of the cost for qualifying courses that are not certified by a recognised governing body or courses delivered by a trainer without a recognised relevant training qualification ."

What training counts

There are three types: general disability equality and inclusion training, inclusive recruitment and management training, and disability-specific training such as Irish Sign Language or Lámh. "Employers can get funding for all 3 types of training below at the same time."

You choose your own trainer. They must be registered with Revenue and have relevant expertise, and the training must be delivered or designed with people with disabilities.

How to apply

Get the WA2 form from your local Intreo office or gov.ie, and send it to workandaccess@welfare.ie, to an Intreo office, or by post to the Employment Services Management Support Team, Department of Social Protection, PO Box 13736, Co Louth. "Final approval is required before purchasing any support." Training booked before approval cannot be paid.

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