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November 2022

YAP’s Strengths Based Approach Praised in International Academic Journal

An international academic journal, has just published an article written by NUIG researchers about the positive benefits of the Strengths Based Model that we use here every day in YAP. This article is based on the research project that NUIG conducted with YAP during 2019/2020. The researchers speak positively about all the hard work that

October 2022

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Louth/Meath YAP Buddies present ‘Equality for Everyone’

Louth/Meath Participation Group, the 'YAP Buddies' decided to conduct a series of interviews surrounding YAP's National Event theme 'Equality for Everyone'. Young people Niamh and Katie interviewed Manager of the Red Door Louise Mahony, Peter Mulligan from Youth Work Ireland, All Ireland Champion Shauna Ennis and Community Support Worker Orlaith Douglas. Congratulations to Katie, Niamh,

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Sunbeam House Services – ‘A Conversation about Voice and Participation’

By Cathy Macken, Viewpoint Rights Group, Sunbeam House Services County Wicklow.  Sunbeam House services provides services and supports to adults with intellectual disabilities.  Featured in this video is Cathy Macken, who attends Sunbeam, in conversation with Eileen Kelly - Independent Advocacy Facilitator.  Cathy is a member of Viewpoint, Sunbeam’s Rights Group.  She is also the

Limerick Participation Group: ‘Equality for Everyone’

The YAP young people in Limerick's Participation Group discussed the importance of equality within their lives with Team Leader Shane. Congratulations to Michael, Adam, Nadine, Travis, Edward, Sally, Aga, Gosia and Vanessa for participating in this brilliant video. This video was showcased at YAP's National Event on August 18th 2022 in Croke Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mULzvBhnf4s&t=1s  

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Cork Participation Group: ‘Equality for Everyone’ Interviews:

YAP Ireland's Cork Participation Group conducted a series of interviews surrounding YAP's National Event theme 'Equality for Everyone'. The Young People interviewed All Ireland Champion and Irish Sportswoman Rhena Buckley, MEP Barry Andrews, Munster Rugby player Jack Crowley and Cork County Councillor John Paul O'Shea. This video was showcased at YAP's National Event on August

August 2022

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