Cope Foundation Say New Project Will Make Cork The 'Inclusion Capital Of Ireland'
The Cope Foundation says their new project will make Cork the 'inclusion capital of Ireland'.
The 'Ability@Work' programme is an employment service for young people with disabilities that connects people aged 18 to 29 with employers and has already secured jobs for young people at a number of businesses in the City.
The Cork based charity offers disability awareness training for employers while employees are offered continued support when they begin their new roles.
Speaking to RedFM News, Chief Executive of the Cope Foundation Sean Abbott says the programme is all about changing people's perceptions
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