Week 65
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Monday, 21 October 2024 - 43 minutes
Celebrating diversity through workshops, cultural activities, and educational sessions focused on mental health, disability awareness, intercultural understanding, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Eileen Dunne, FET Manager Inclusion at LOETB discusses the courses offered that promote inclusion, the origins of Inclusion Week, and its evolution to tackle emerging challenges. She also shares insights on adult literacy programs and the Adult Literacy for Life Strategy.
Therese Glennon, Access Officer at LOETB explains the Universal Design approach and how LOETB supports learners with diverse needs, including those with neurodiversity, vision impairments, or hearing difficulties.Saturd
Louise Larkin, Social Inclusion Team Leader at Offaly Local Development Company provides an overview of social prescribing, its impact on loneliness and mental health, and local initiatives like social walk leader training that foster community connections.Spotlight on LOETB Inclusion Week: Celebrating diversity through workshops, cultural activities, and educational sessions focused on mental health, disability awareness, intercultural understanding, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.