News
My strategies for coping with self-isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our TCPID graduate Niamh Biddulph has composed this wonderful article about her strategies for coping with self-isolation during this unprecendented COVID-19 crisis. The aim of the article is to help other people who may be finding it difficult to cope with the change to their regular routines.
Applications for Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice 2020-2022
We are now accepting applications for our Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice for September 2020. Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, we are unable to accept postal applications so please send your completed applications to the following email address: tcpid@tcd.ie.
TCPID Open Days March 2020
We are delighted to announce our 2020 Open Days for the Level 5 Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice. These will take place on Wednesday March 11th at 5pm and on Saturday March 28th at 11am.
EY Win Award for Diversity and Inclusion for partnership with TCPID
On Friday February 14th 2020, EY were awarded the top prize in the Diversity and Inclusion category at the CIPD Awards in The Mansion House in Dublin for their partnership with the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities. CIPD are the professional body for HR and people development with 6,000 members in Ireland and 150,000 around the world.
Ryan Tubridy Interview with Mei Lin Yap and Hugo MacNeill
Our TCPID graduate Mei Lin Yap and TCPID Ambassador Hugo MacNeill spoke with Ryan Tubridy on RTE Radio One about the challenges facing those with intellectual disabilities in accessing 3rd level education and securing employment.
Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice Graduation
We want to congratulate our seven students who were awarded a Level 5 Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice in Trinity College Dublin on Friday January 31st 2020. We are incredibly proud of our graduates who all worked so hard during their two years in Trinity.
New partnership between Dynamic and the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities are proud to announce a new partnership with Dynamic. Dynamic are a global retail services provider who strategically deliver multiple solutions on 6 continents. For 25 years, Dynamic have built up a wide network of clients and long-lasting relationships around the globe.
We Are Hiring!
We are currently recruiting a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our TCPID Team. Applications to be made through the Trinity College Dublin Human Resources Department. Closing date for applications is February 3rd 2020 at 12.00 noon.
TCPID Graduate Stephen Ryan: My Story!
Our TCPID graduate Stephen Ryan has recently been offered a permanent contract with EY after completing a 3 month Summer internship. Stephen first met his EY team in February 2019 when he started his work placement module. The placement proved to be a perfect fit. A huge thank you goes to Niamh Parsons, Aidan Walsh, Sandra Dawson and all the team for supporting Stephen so incredibly well since day one. Here is Stephens story.
Annual TCPID Business Partners Meeting
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities held its annual Business Partners meeting on Tuesday November 5th 2019. The meeting was held in the Trinity Long Room Hub and was packed to capacity. Attendees included representatives from both our existing business partners and companies who are considering joining the network.
Smurfit Kappa forms partnership with Trinity College Dublin to support people with intellectual disabilities
Smurfit Kappa has announced a partnership with the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID) as part of its EveryOne inclusion and diversity strategy. Smurfit Kappa’s EveryOne programme aims to create an even more inclusive workplace for its 46,000 employees through a range of initiatives to champion and promote diversity. As part of the initial three-year partnership, a series of internships will take place at the company’s Group Headquarters in Dublin.
INHEF Launch Event - October 10th 2019
The Inclusive National Higher Education Forum INHEF was launched in Trinity College Dublin on Thursday, 10th October 2019. INHEF is Ireland first national forum dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion amongst inclusive higher education providers by the development of post-secondary opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. A report, titled ‘Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in the Republic of Ireland – A National Response’, was co-launched by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, alongside graduating digital media student from TU Dublin, Tallaght, Mr Stephen Lyons.