In YAP Ireland we believe that it’s very important for the voice of young people to be heard in every aspect of their service. That is why we actively encourage young people to get involved in the YAP Ireland Recruitment and Selection process. This involves training them young people on the recruitment process and interview
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,
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
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
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
YAP National Event 2022 - 'Equality for Everyone' Young people, families and Advocates came from all over Ireland to attend YAP Ireland’s National Event - ‘Equality for Everyone’ and celebrated its 20th birthday. The event was held in Croke Park Conference Centre on August 18th. The young people, who are all participants on the
The Independent Advocacy Service in Kerry was launched on 10th August by the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD. The goals of the independent advocacy service are to: ensure that the voice of young people using CAMHS is heard. empower young people and their families. ensure there is good communication between young people
In April, YAP hosted the first YAP Youth Forum of the Year. Advocates and their young people were invited along to take part in this exciting participation group event. Everyone in attendance went to Castlecomer discovery park in Kilkenny for and adventurous day out. The group got involved in some fun team-building challenges and some
On Tuesday November 9th YAP held our final webinar of 2021 'YAPAbility, Reach your full Potential' hosted by our director of Services Aisling Nodwell. The webinar focused on the relaunch of our disability service that has been renamed YAPAbility which fits more inline with our strengths based, inclusive and wraparound approach. The Webinar was also
Research project conducted by NUIG in 2021 The latest NUIG research project looked at the way that participation happens within YAP. They interviewed and conducted focus groups (mostly over Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions), with a wide range of stakeholders including board members, full-time employees, advocates, young people and their families. During these interviews and
