TeamUp's innovative buddy system allows people with Down Syndrome to receive support in a group setting. Opportunity for two-way learning. InclusionForAll.
You assumed that we could and so we did! 🙌🙌🙌
Big thanks to
@noelgmurray
@bbomahony
and all 2nd yr Home Ec & Business students for taking a leap of faith with the hugely successful Team Up for Home Economics MTU Pilot Programme.
This
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
,
#AssumeThatICan
!
Still pinching ourselves that this is really happening!!! 👏What an incredible day! What incredible MTU staff and students! Thank you Bishopstown Credit Union for these stunning uniforms. Two-way learning, inclusive education for all 🙌
@mtu
leading the way in inclusive education! 👏👏👏 Big thank you to
@BishopstownCU
for very generous support of
@TeamUpInclusion
over the years, including sponsoring these very nice chef uniforms. 🙌🙌🙌
In a remarkable example of co-creation with local community group
@TeamUpInclusion
,
@MTU_ie
@TourismHospDept
has launched a new "Team Up for Home Economics Pilot Programme"- where MTU’s Home Ec & Business students partner in the kitchen with students who have Down Syndrome 🙌🙌
Fantastic first morning at the MTU Team Up for Home Economics Pilot Programme, well done to all & a massive thank you to
@noelgmurray
,
@bbomahony
, Patricia, Lisa and the MTU Home Econ students 🙌
Being served in a cafe by someone with Down syndrome when you also have Down syndrome fosters a real sense of possibility, pride, & belonging, while breaking stereotypes and igniting aspirations for one's own future. Great job, Tara
@TogetherAcademy
! 🌟
#RepresentationMatters
8 neatly packed bags delivered today by Coppinger's Uniform Specialists, who even added in shoes at no cost, thank you so much, Lisa and Anne! Huge thanks also to Bishopstown Credit Union for sponsoring these uniforms, can't wait to see everyone in them tomorrow!
@creditunionie
Fish and chips were a massive hit! Not a single plate left unfinished!! 🐟🍟 In fact, every week has been the same, no matter what's on the menu. 🙌👩🍳 Just shows the importance of getting involved in making your own food! 🍽️💪 👏👏👏
@bbomahony
@noelmurraycit
@tourismhospdept
Team Up outing to Dublin. 🚉🚉
Thank you so much to
@TogetherAcademy
& Happy Out Café for hosting our students today & the incredible welcome you gave us! 👩🍳👏
Can't wait to see you all again at the Team Up for Home Economics MTU Pilot Programme graduation on April 12th! 👨🎓🎉
Fantastic first morning at the MTU Team Up for Home Economics Pilot Programme, well done to all & a massive thank you to
@noelgmurray
,
@bbomahony
, Patricia, Lisa and the MTU Home Econ students 🙌
#InspireInclusion
These stir fries are fantastic, BUT....
what makes this pilot programme even more fantastic is the casual after class opportunity for MTU students & community students to sit & discuss a recent shared experience, building friendships fostering true inclusion
Joyous event on Friday
@MTU_ie
- presentation of certificates to young adults with Downs Syndrome &
@TourismHospDept
Home Economics students who worked together & celebrated together.
Thank you
@simoncoveney
for supporting such inclusion.
Thanks to all who made this happen.
Team Up
@MTU_ie
Cork traveled to
@TogetherAcademy
Dublin; connecting with peers from different cities who share similar interests, a fun & enriching adventure! 👩🍳👏👏👏
This team building activity wasn't just an enjoyable ice breaker, it also provided an opportunity to access manual dexterity and finger strength. This young man designed an especially strong tower, great work! 🙌
An oldie, but a goodie! Seems like a lifetime ago when Minister Coveney launched our 1st Team UP programme back in July 30th, 2021. Five programmes later, Team Up is going strong in our community! 🙌
Huge thank you to
@BishopstownCU
for their very generous support of
@TeamUpInclusion
over the years, including sponsoring these lovely chef uniforms! 🙌🙌🙌👩🍳👩🍳👩🍳
A very special thank you to
@IrishRail
staff, most especially Train Host, Andrea, who's kindness and professionalism made our journey even more enjoyable! Thank you! 🙌🙌🙌
Another fantastic display of strength and effort at Team Up for Fitness, at Fitz Fitness Ballincollig. Thanks to John, Dave and Clodagh for making it such a fun session!
Immense gratitude to Bishopstown Credit Union
@BishopstownCU
for their unwavering generosity. Your commitment to uplifting the local community truly reflects the essence of community spirit!🌟
New tracksuits have arrived! Love the colourful "Enjoy Tennis" logo on the arm 👐. Looking forward to a group photo at training next week. Thank you so much
@Tennis_Ireland
@PowerNichola
Delighted you both enjoyed the session! Great work tonight, Caoimhe! 👏👏We are blessed to have
@Stephen12816957
lead us in Bishopstown Leisureworld, so enthusiastic and hard working! 🙌🙌🙌